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
The Footlab model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for Hannover 96. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win VfL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96?
A very open match: only 44 Elo points separate VfL Wolfsburg (2,034) and Hannover 96 (2,078).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Wolfsburg have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Hannover 96 have 8, 5 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Hannover 96(away) | 1-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern(home) | 0-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Telstar(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Lyon(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Verl(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| 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: 3 VfL Wolfsburg win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Hannover 96 win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Hannover 96 0-1 VfL Wolfsburg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Sep 6, 2024 | VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 Hannover 96 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 27, 2024 | Hannover 96 3-2 VfL Wolfsburg | Friendlies Clubs |
| Sep 1, 2021 | VfL Wolfsburg 3-3 Hannover 96 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 6, 2019 | VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 Hannover 96 | Bundesliga |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Hannover 96 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg on Aug 16, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
VfL Wolfsburg score 1.7 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Hannover 96 score 2.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VfL Wolfsburg | 1.7 | 1.3 | 5 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| 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?
VfL Wolfsburg sit 4th in 2. Bundesliga (4 points from 2 matches) and Hannover 96 sit 17th (0 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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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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 VfL Wolfsburg vs Hannover 96?
- The Footlab model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 36% 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 model gives a 57% 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.
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