Schalke 04 vs Hannover 96: match statistics
Schalke 04 displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and only an 8% loss rate at their own stadium, making them a formidable opponent in front of their home crowd. However, Hannover 96 is also in good shape, with 54% away wins and not a single away match without scoring. A key factor is Hannover's possession advantage (55% vs 45%) and higher shooting efficiency (16% vs 11%), which could neutralize Schalke's home-field advantage. The recent form of both teams is similar (Schalke 2.2 PPG, Hannover 2.0 PPG over the last 5 matches), and the home/away goal difference is almost identical (9 vs 8). Considering the high goal average in matches for both teams and their balanced quality, I expect a tight clash ending in a share of the points.
Schalke 04 vs Hannover 96: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Schalke 04 played against Hannover 96 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Schalke 04 has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Hannover 96 has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Schalke 04 scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.84. Hannover 96 scores 1.72 and allows 1.28. Games in this league average 2.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Schalke 04's games and 60% of Hannover 96's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 76%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hannover 96 has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.58 per game. Schalke 04 takes 13.8 shots per game, while Hannover 96 takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Hannover 96 leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Schalke 04's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Hannover 96, it is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.89 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Schalke 04 displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and only an 8% loss rate at their own stadium, making them a formidable opponent in front of their home crowd. However, Hannover 96 is also in good shape, with 54% away wins and not a single away match without scoring. A key factor is Hannover's possession advantage (55% vs 45%) and higher shooting efficiency (16% vs 11%), which could neutralize Schalke's home-field advantage. The recent form of both teams is similar (Schalke 2.2 PPG, Hannover 2.0 PPG over the last 5 matches), and the home/away goal difference is almost identical (9 vs 8). Considering the high goal average in matches for both teams and their balanced quality, I expect a tight clash ending in a share of the points.
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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
| Schalke 04 | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
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.
Schalke 04 is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Schalke 04 · 2 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.
Hannover 96 is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.72 goals / game - Hannover 96
Schalke 04 is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.84 goals / game - Schalke 04 · 1.28 goals / game - Hannover 96
Schalke 04 scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Hannover 96 keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 meczów).
Hannover 96 scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 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 - Schalke 04
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.
Schalke 04 is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.68 pts / game - Schalke 04 · 1.56 pts / game - Hannover 96
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. 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 36% of games and wins 52%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Schalke 04
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
| Schalke 04 | Liga | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.89 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 60% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 58% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 23% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 85% | • 84% |
^ 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
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 Schalke 04's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Hannover 96. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Schalke 04 vs Hannover 96?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Schalke 04 2:2 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 Schalke 04 vs Hannover 96?
Schalke 04 score 1.40 goals per game on average and Hannover 96 1.72. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Schalke 04's matches and 60% of Hannover 96's.
What form are Schalke 04 and Hannover 96 in?
Over the last 5 games Schalke 04 have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Hannover 96 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Schalke 04 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.