Where and when is SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 played?

SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 is played on August 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 64% 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

SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt

SV Darmstadt 98

Hannover 96

The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for SV Darmstadt 98. 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96?

A very open match: only 83 Elo points separate SV Darmstadt 98 (1,986) and Hannover 96 (2,070).

SV Darmstadt 98 win33 %

Draw24 %

Hannover 96 win43 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, SV Darmstadt 98 have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Hannover 96 have 8, 5 and 2.

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

SV Darmstadt 98
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	FC Carl Zeiss Jena(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Dynamo Dresden(away)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Holstein Kiel(home)	2-2	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Portsmouth(home)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	7-2	Friendlies Clubs

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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 SV Darmstadt 98 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Hannover 96 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 11, 2026	SV Darmstadt 98 0-2 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Nov 8, 2025	Hannover 96 2-3 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Apr 20, 2025	SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Nov 23, 2024	Hannover 96 1-2 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
May 14, 2023	Hannover 96 2-1 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Nov 4, 2022	SV Darmstadt 98 1-0 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 on Apr 11, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Hannover 96 score 2.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
SV Darmstadt 98	2.1	1.7	1	11/15	10/15
Hannover 96	2.7	1.1	5	9/15	8/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th in 2. Bundesliga (1 points from 2 matches) and Hannover 96 sit 17th (0 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
15	SV Darmstadt 98	2	0	1	1	2	3	1
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 SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96?: The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 played?: SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 is played on August 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 64% 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.