Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96: match statistics
Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Darmstadt 98 played Hannover 96 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 30 August 2026. Venue: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Darmstadt 98: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match. Hannover 96: 0-0-2, 0.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Darmstadt 98 scores 1.00 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Hannover 96 scores 0.50 and concedes 2.00. League average: 3.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Darmstadt 98 50%, Hannover 96 50%. Over 2.5: Darmstadt 98 50%, Hannover 96 50%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
Hannover 96 has higher xG: 2.12 vs 1.15. Darmstadt 98: 11.0 shots per match, Hannover 96: 20.5.
Match halves
Darmstadt 98: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00. Hannover 96: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Darmstadt 98: 76-90+ (2 goals). Hannover 96: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 3.79 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Hannover 96 have a clear advantage in chance creation away from home: their average xG stands at 2.83 compared with 1.35 for Darmstadt 98, while their shot volume is as high as 27 per match versus 13 for the hosts. The visitors also average 10 shots on target, whereas Darmstadt manage only 3, although their finishing efficiency is currently superior (15% compared with 4%). In their last five matches, Hannover have scored 16 goals and won 3 games, while Darmstadt have netted 11 goals, recording 2 wins and 2 draws. The main risk in backing the visitors is their away record, which includes 1 defeat from 1 match and an average of 3 goals conceded. However, Darmstadt have also failed to keep a clean sheet and allow opponents an xG of 1.52. Given the significant gap in the quality of chances created, Hannover 96 are more likely to end their poor finishing run.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS pick is primarily supported by current form: in their last 5 matches, both teams recorded this outcome in 60% of games, above the league average of 50%. During this period, Darmstadt averaged 2.2 goals per match, while Hannover averaged as many as 3.2, conceding 1.2 and 1.4 goals respectively. Hannover creates a significant number of chances, with an average xG of 2.75 across their last five appearances, while Darmstadt allows opponents an xG of 1.37, clearly strengthening the visitors’ chances of scoring. The hosts have a lower xG of 1.32, but Hannover’s defence has not kept a clean sheet this season and conceded 7 goals in their last five matches. The main risk is Darmstadt’s previous match without scoring; however, the current attacking output of both teams points more strongly towards a goal for each side.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as Darmstadt scored an average of 2.2 goals in their last five matches, while Hannover averaged as many as 3.2. During this period, Hannover generated a very high 2.75 xG per match and averaged 10 shots on target, while Darmstadt allowed opponents 1.37 xG. Both teams also conceded 6 and 7 goals respectively in their last five fixtures, increasing the likelihood of at least two goals. Over 2.5 remains a realistic option, supported by results above this line in 60% of Darmstadt’s matches and 80% of Hannover’s matches in their last five, but the 1.5 line offers a clearly safer edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Hannover have significantly stronger first-half numbers in their recent matches: they average 1.8 goals scored before the break and concede just 0.2, while Darmstadt score 0.5 and allow opponents to find the net 1.0 times on average. The visitors led at the break in 40% of the matches in this sample and have not once gone into half-time trailing, whereas the hosts were behind after 45 minutes in 50% of their games. Hannover’s advantage is also evident in chance creation, with average xG of 2.83 compared with Darmstadt’s 1.40, while shots on target stand at 10 to 2. Darmstadt have defended more solidly after the break recently, averaging no goals conceded, so the HT/FT draw/Hannover win outcome remains a realistic option. However, the stronger first-half signal points to Hannover leading at the break and maintaining their advantage through to the final whistle.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Darmstadt 98 | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 18% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.08 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Darmstadt 98 is 100% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 0.5 goals / match - Hannover 96
Darmstadt 98 is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 2 goals / match - Hannover 96
Darmstadt 98 scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Hannover 96 keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
Hannover 96 scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Darmstadt 98
Over / Under - Hannover 96
1st half
2nd half
Match 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)
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hannover 96 - second-half results
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Darmstadt 98
Hannover 96
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Darmstadt 98 | Liga | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.50 | 3.79 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (2): Darmstadt 98 1 - 0 - 1 Hannover 96. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Darmstadt 98 0:1 Hannover 96. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Darmstadt 98 won 1, Hannover 96 won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96?
Darmstadt 98 score 1.00 goals per game on average and Hannover 96 0.50. The 2. Bundesliga average is 3.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Darmstadt 98's matches and 50% of Hannover 96's.
What form are Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96 in?
Over the last 5 games Darmstadt 98 have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and Hannover 96 0-0-2 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.