Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern preview and prediction
The match
1. FC Kaiserslautern travel to Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena in the DFB Pokal on Wednesday 28 October (20:45 WAT) to face Hannover 96.
Form guide
Hannover 96's last 5: LDLWW Most recently they lost to Eintracht Braunschweig 0–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
1. FC Kaiserslautern's last 5: WWDDW Most recently they beat 1. FC Nürnberg 1–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
1. FC Kaiserslautern arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.5 goals: 3.0 for Hannover 96 and 2.5 for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score in 72% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.44, above our fair price of 1.40, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Hannover 96 2–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hannover 9647%fair 2.13 · @2.25
Draw21%fair 4.82 · @3.40
1. FC Kaiserslautern32%fair 3.10 · @2.80
5.50Expected goals
2.97Hannover 96 xG
2.531. FC Kaiserslautern xG
72%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–26%
3–26%
2–35%
3–35%
2–15%
3–15%
From our goals model: Hannover 96 3.0 – 2.5 1. FC Kaiserslautern 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✗
47%
2.13
2.25 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
72%
1.40
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Hannover 96 ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hannover 96 / FT Hannover 96✗
32%
3.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
6%
17.49
–
Form
Hannover 96 – last 6
LDLWWL
25 Oct
@ Eintracht Braunschweig
0–2
L
17 Oct
vs FC St. Pauli
1–1
D
10 Oct
@ 1. FC Magdeburg
0–3
L
3 Oct
vs Verl
2–0
W
20 Sep
vs VfL Bochum
2–1
W
11 Sep
@ 1. FC Nürnberg
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
1. FC Kaiserslautern – last 6
WWDDWL
24 Oct
@ 1. FC Nürnberg
1–0
W
17 Oct
vs VfL Bochum
2–0
W
9 Oct
@ 1. FC Heidenheim
0–0
D
2 Oct
vs SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach
1–1
D
19 Sep
vs Eintracht Braunschweig
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ 1. FC Magdeburg
0–3
L
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
What is the prediction for Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
On our numbers Hannover 96 have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 21% and 1. FC Kaiserslautern 32%.
How many goals will there be in Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
Our predicted score is Hannover 96 2–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 20:45 (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.
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