Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Bundesliga sees Hannover 96 take on VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday 16 August, kicking off at 12:30 (WAT) at Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena. Hannover 96 are 11th with 12 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while VfL Wolfsburg sit 5th on 19 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Hannover 96's last 5: LWWWD Most recently they lost to Energie Cottbus 1–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game.
VfL Wolfsburg's last 5: DWLWW Most recently they drew with 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.3 for Hannover 96 and 1.2 for VfL Wolfsburg. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 62%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Hannover 96 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hannover 9640%fair 2.51 · @2.40
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.60
VfL Wolfsburg38%fair 2.65 · @2.65
2.53Expected goals
1.29Hannover 96 xG
1.24VfL Wolfsburg xG
62%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
2–18%
0–08%
1–28%
From our goals model: Hannover 96 1.3 – 1.2 VfL Wolfsburg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hannover 96 to win✗
40%
2.51
2.40
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.61
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.50
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hannover 96 / FT Hannover 96✗
22%
4.63
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.20
–
Form
Hannover 96 – last 6
LWWWDD
9 Aug
@ Energie Cottbus
1–3
L
1 Aug
vs PEC Zwolle
3–0
W
7 Jul
vs Phönix Lübeck
3–1
W
4 Jul
@ Ramlingen Ehlershausen
7–0
W
17 May
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
3–3
D
9 May
@ VfL Bochum
1–1
D
3.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
VfL Wolfsburg – last 6
DWLWWD
8 Aug
vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–0
D
31 Jul
vs Telstar
3–1
W
24 Jul
vs Lyon
0–2
L
18 Jul
vs Verl
3–0
W
11 Jul
@ Schöningen
8–2
W
25 May
@ SC Paderborn 07
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hannover 96 and VfL Wolfsburg.
What is the prediction for Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
On our numbers Hannover 96 have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 22% and VfL Wolfsburg 38%.
How many goals will there be in Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Our predicted score is Hannover 96 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
