Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely evenly contested. Kaiserslautern displays impressive home form with a 67% win rate at home and a goal tally of 10 goals, however their last five matches overall have yielded only 0.8 points per game, indicating a current form crisis. Hannover 96 is higher in the table and boasts an excellent series of three consecutive wins, averaging 2 points per game in their last five matches. The visitors, however, have a tendency to draw away (44% draws), which, coupled with the hosts' strong home performances, could lead to a share of the points. Considering Hannover's possession advantage (57%) and both teams' high shooting efficiency, I expect an open match with a slight edge for the hosts, which may nonetheless be insufficient for a full victory.
Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kaiserslautern played against Hannover 96 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Kaiserslautern has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Hannover 96 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Kaiserslautern scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.24. Hannover 96 scores 1.76 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Kaiserslautern's games and 53% of Hannover 96's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 76%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hannover 96 has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.56 per game. Kaiserslautern takes 13.9 shots per game, while Hannover 96 takes 15.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Kaiserslautern leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Hannover 96 leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kaiserslautern's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Hannover 96, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be extremely evenly contested. Kaiserslautern displays impressive home form with a 67% win rate at home and a goal tally of 10 goals, however their last five matches overall have yielded only 0.8 points per game, indicating a current form crisis. Hannover 96 is higher in the table and boasts an excellent series of three consecutive wins, averaging 2 points per game in their last five matches. The visitors, however, have a tendency to draw away (44% draws), which, coupled with the hosts' strong home performances, could lead to a share of the points. Considering Hannover's possession advantage (57%) and both teams' high shooting efficiency, I expect an open match with a slight edge for the hosts, which may nonetheless be insufficient for a full victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Kaiserslautern | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Hannover 96 is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Kaiserslautern · 1.6 pts / game - Hannover 96
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Kaiserslautern scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Hannover 96 keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
Hannover 96 scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Kaiserslautern keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kaiserslautern
Over / Under - Hannover 96
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kaiserslautern - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hannover 96 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Kaiserslautern
Hannover 96
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Kaiserslautern | Liga | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.94 | 2.80 | ▲ 3.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 53% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 57% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 26% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 65% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 82% | 84% | ▼ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Other recorded players
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Kaiserslautern's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Hannover 96. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Kaiserslautern 3:1 Hannover 96. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96?
Kaiserslautern score 1.71 goals per game on average and Hannover 96 1.76. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Kaiserslautern's matches and 53% of Hannover 96's.
What form are Kaiserslautern and Hannover 96 in?
Over the last 5 games Kaiserslautern have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hannover 96 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.