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
Key match information
Kaiserslautern played Hannover 96 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Kaiserslautern: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Hannover 96: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Kaiserslautern scores 1.71 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. Hannover 96 scores 1.76 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Kaiserslautern 59%, Hannover 96 53%. Over 2.5: Kaiserslautern 53%, Hannover 96 76%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Hannover 96 has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.56. Kaiserslautern: 13.9 shots per match, Hannover 96: 15.5.
Match halves
Kaiserslautern: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 1.00. Hannover 96: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.94.
Goals by minute
Kaiserslautern: 46-60 (7 goals). Hannover 96: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hannover 96 is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Kaiserslautern · 1.6 pts / match - 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 matches (12 of 17 matches), while Hannover 96 keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 matches).
Hannover 96 scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Kaiserslautern keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 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 - Kaiserslautern
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)
Kaiserslautern - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hannover 96 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Kaiserslautern
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
| Kaiserslautern | Liga | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Kaiserslautern 0 - 0 - 1 Hannover 96. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.