Where and when is Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC played?

Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC is played on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM (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 Karlsruher SC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 4Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Hannover

Hannover 96

Karlsruher SC

The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 69%, against 18% for a draw and 13% for Karlsruher SC. The most likely score is 2-0.

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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC?

Hannover 96 starts as the favourite with a 116-point Elo edge (2,070 vs 1,953).

Hannover 96 win69 %

Draw18 %

Karlsruher SC win13 %

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; Karlsruher SC have 4, 3 and 8.

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

Karlsruher SC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Preußen Münster(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Arminia Bielefeld(home)	2-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	1899 Hoffenheim(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 26, 2026	Inter(home)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 25, 2026	Karlsruher SC 1-3 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Nov 28, 2025	Hannover 96 3-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Apr 4, 2025	Karlsruher SC 1-0 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Nov 2, 2024	Hannover 96 2-1 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
May 12, 2024	Karlsruher SC 1-2 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Dec 8, 2023	Hannover 96 2-2 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Karlsruher SC vs Hannover 96 on Apr 25, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hannover 96 score 2.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% 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
Karlsruher SC	1.3	1.9	1	10/15	12/15

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 Karlsruher SC sit 3rd (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
3	Karlsruher SC	2	1	1	0	2	1	4
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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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 Karlsruher SC?: The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 69%, against 18% for a draw and 13% for Karlsruher SC.
Where and when is Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC played?: Hannover 96 vs Karlsruher SC is played on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM (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.