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Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Holstein-Stadion, Kiel

Holstein KielHannover 96

The Footlab AI model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for Holstein Kiel. The most likely score is 1-1. If Hannover 96 wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 2,876 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 20, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96?

A very open match: only 98 Elo points separate Holstein Kiel (1,999) and Hannover 96 (2,097).

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Holstein Kiel winDrawHannover 96 win

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

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Probable lineup for Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96

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.

Holstein Kiel

4-1-4-1
  1. 19P. Harres
  1. 28J. Meffert
  2. 20A. Kaprálik
  3. 8G. Balzi
  4. 10J. Therkelsen
  5. 43T. Wiese
  1. 32H. Sekine
  2. 5N. Madsen
  3. 40Leon Parduzi
  4. 13I. Nekić
  1. 1T. Weiner

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

Computed on October 20, 2026 at 08:13 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Holstein Kiel have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Hannover 96 have 7, 4 and 4.

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

Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 16, 2026Hertha BSC(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Oct 9, 2026Eintracht Braunschweig(away)0-12. Bundesliga
Oct 3, 2026Viborg(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Sep 19, 2026VfL Osnabrück(home)1-12. Bundesliga
Sep 13, 20261. FC Heidenheim(away)0-12. Bundesliga
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Holstein Kiel wins, 0 draws, 4 Hannover 96 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 8, 2026Hannover 96 3-1 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
Aug 30, 2025Holstein Kiel 1-2 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
May 19, 2024Hannover 96 1-2 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
Jan 13, 2024Hannover 96 3-2 Holstein KielFriendlies Clubs
Dec 16, 2023Holstein Kiel 3-0 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Jul 7, 2023Holstein Kiel 1-2 Hannover 96Friendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: Hannover 96 vs Holstein Kiel on Feb 8, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Holstein Kiel score 1.4 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Hannover 96 score 2.4 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Holstein Kiel1.41.529/159/15
Hannover 962.41.349/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Holstein Kiel sit 18th in 2. Bundesliga (5 points from 8 matches) and Hannover 96 sit 14th (8 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
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14Hannover 9682248138
18Holstein Kiel80537115

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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 Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96?
The Footlab AI model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for Holstein Kiel.
Where and when is Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96 played?
Holstein Kiel vs Hannover 96 is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Holstein-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 57% 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 54.4% 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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