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VfL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg

VfL WolfsburgHannover 96

The Footlab AI model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Hannover 96. The most likely score is 1-1. If VfL Wolfsburg wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,457 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96?

A very open match: only 11 Elo points separate VfL Wolfsburg (2,064) and Hannover 96 (2,075).

40%26%34%
VfL Wolfsburg 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 VfL Wolfsburg 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.

VfL Wolfsburg

4-3-3
  1. 11F. Reese
  2. 17A. Bernhardsson
  3. 19R. Glatzel
  1. 5Vinicius Souza
  2. 20M. Damar
  3. 31Y. Gerhardt
  1. 6H. Wahl
  2. 21J. Mæhle
  3. 2K. Fischer
  4. 22M. Angely
  1. 30J. Zieliński

Hannover 96

3-1-4-2
  1. 9B. Källman
  2. 44E. Sahiti
  1. 33M. Neubauer
  2. 29K. Oudenne
  3. 10M. Hartel
  4. 23S. Þórðarson
  5. 13F. Roggow
  1. 3B. Tomiak
  2. 17B. Allgeier
  3. 4J. Hugonet
  1. 30L. Weinkauf

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 02:06 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Wolfsburg have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Hannover 96 have 7, 4 and 4.

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

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 20261. FC Nürnberg(away)4-42. Bundesliga
Oct 1, 2026Havelse(home)4-1Friendlies Clubs
Sep 18, 2026SV Darmstadt 98(home)5-12. Bundesliga
Sep 12, 2026FC St. Pauli(away)0-12. Bundesliga
Sep 5, 2026Energie Cottbus(home)4-42. Bundesliga
Hannover 96
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
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
Sep 4, 2026Karlsruher SC(home)2-22. Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 VfL Wolfsburg wins, 1 draw, 2 Hannover 96 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 16, 2026Hannover 96 0-1 VfL Wolfsburg2. Bundesliga
Sep 6, 2024VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 Hannover 96Friendlies Clubs
Jul 27, 2024Hannover 96 3-2 VfL WolfsburgFriendlies Clubs
Sep 1, 2021VfL Wolfsburg 3-3 Hannover 96Friendlies Clubs
Apr 6, 2019VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 Hannover 96Bundesliga
Nov 9, 2018Hannover 96 2-1 VfL WolfsburgBundesliga

Last archived meeting: Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg on Aug 16, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Wolfsburg score 2.7 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Hannover 96 score 2.5 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
VfL Wolfsburg2.71.549/1510/15
Hannover 962.51.449/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

VfL Wolfsburg sit 5th in 2. Bundesliga (12 points from 7 matches) and Hannover 96 sit 13th (7 points from 7 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5VfL Wolfsburg7331191212
13Hannover 9672147127

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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 VfL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96?
The Footlab AI model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Hannover 96.
Where and when is VfL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96 played?
VfL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96 is played on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Volkswagen Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 58% 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 54.7% 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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