Where and when is Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC played?

Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC is played on December 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 14Kick-off on December 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Hannover

Hannover 96

Hertha BSC

The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 49%, against 23% for a draw and 28% for Hertha BSC. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC?

A very open match: only 34 Elo points separate Hannover 96 (2,078) and Hertha BSC (2,044).

Hannover 96 win49 %

Draw23 %

Hertha BSC win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hannover 96 have 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats; Hertha BSC have 6, 4 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hannover 96
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Hemelingen(away)	9-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(home)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026	Energie Cottbus(away)	1-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	PEC Zwolle(home)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 7, 2026	Phönix Lübeck(home)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs

Hertha BSC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	FC Saarbrücken(away)	1-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(home)	4-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 7, 2026	VfL Bochum(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026	1. FC Köln(away)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 21, 2026	Mamelodi Sundowns(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Hannover 96 win(s), 4 draw(s), 1 Hertha BSC win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 14, 2026	Hertha BSC 2-3 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Sep 13, 2025	Hannover 96 0-3 Hertha BSC	2. Bundesliga
May 18, 2025	Hertha BSC 1-1 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Dec 22, 2024	Hannover 96 0-0 Hertha BSC	2. Bundesliga
Apr 26, 2024	Hertha BSC 1-1 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Nov 24, 2023	Hannover 96 2-2 Hertha BSC	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Hertha BSC vs Hannover 96 on Feb 14, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hannover 96 score 2.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Hertha BSC score 2.8 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hannover 96	2.7	1.1	5	9/15	8/15
Hertha BSC	2.8	1.3	3	9/15	8/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hannover 96 sit 17th in 2. Bundesliga (0 points from 2 matches) and Hertha BSC sit 2nd (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	Hertha BSC	2	2	0	0	5	1	6
17	Hannover 96	2	0	0	2	1	4	0

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC?: The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 49%, against 23% for a draw and 28% for Hertha BSC.
Where and when is Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC played?: Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC is played on December 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.