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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 96Hertha BSC

The Footlab AI model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Hannover 96. The most likely score is 1-1. If Hertha BSC wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.2% of the 2,966 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 22, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC?

A very open match: only 32 Elo points separate Hannover 96 (2,094) and Hertha BSC (2,126).

37%24%39%
Hannover 96 winDrawHertha BSC win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Hannover 96 vs Hertha BSC

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Hannover 96

4-4-2
  1. 10M. Hartel
  2. 9B. Källman
  1. 29K. Oudenne
  2. 23S. Þórðarson
  3. 8W. Taïbi
  4. 13F. Roggow
  1. 33M. Neubauer
  2. 3B. Tomiak
  3. 4J. Hugonet
  4. 5V. Ghiță
  1. 30L. Weinkauf

Hertha BSC

4-2-3-1
  1. 17S. Grønning
  1. 7J. Brekalo
  2. 8K. Sessa
  3. 30P. Seguin
  4. 23J. Þorsteinsson
  5. 19O. Adewumi
  1. 27N. Kolbe
  2. 2J. Eitschberger
  3. 44L. Gechter
  4. 42D. Zeefuik
  1. 35M. Gersbeck

Computed on October 22, 2026 at 04:34 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hannover 96 have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Hertha BSC have 9, 5 and 1.

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

Hannover 96
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 2026FC St. Pauli(home)1-12. Bundesliga
Oct 10, 20261. FC Magdeburg(away)0-32. Bundesliga
Oct 3, 2026Verl(home)2-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 2026VfL Bochum(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Sep 11, 20261. FC Nürnberg(away)1-22. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 16, 2026Holstein Kiel(away)0-02. Bundesliga
Oct 11, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Oct 2, 2026FC Augsburg(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Sep 29, 2026Hertha Zehlendorf(away)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Sep 19, 2026Dynamo Dresden(away)2-12. Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Hannover 96 win, 4 draws, 1 Hertha BSC win.

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 14, 2026Hertha BSC 2-3 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Sep 13, 2025Hannover 96 0-3 Hertha BSC2. Bundesliga
May 18, 2025Hertha BSC 1-1 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Dec 22, 2024Hannover 96 0-0 Hertha BSC2. Bundesliga
Apr 26, 2024Hertha BSC 1-1 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Nov 24, 2023Hannover 96 2-2 Hertha BSC2. Bundesliga

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

How many goals should we expect?

Hannover 96 score 2.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Hertha BSC score 2.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hannover 962.41.349/1510/15
Hertha BSC2.21.3213/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hannover 96 sit 14th in 2. Bundesliga (8 points from 8 matches) and Hertha BSC sit 1st (22 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
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1Hertha BSC871019822
14Hannover 9682248138

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 AI model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Hannover 96.
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 AI model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.2% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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