Nürnberg vs Hannover 96: match statistics
Nürnberg vs Hannover 96: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Nürnberg played Hannover 96 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 11 September 2026. Venue: Max-Morlock-Stadion. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Nürnberg: 3-1-0, 2.50 points/match. Hannover 96: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Nürnberg scores 3.25 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Hannover 96 scores 1.00 and concedes 1.50. League average: 3.64 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Nürnberg 75%, Hannover 96 50%. Over 2.5: Nürnberg 100%, Hannover 96 50%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 69%.
xG, shots and style
Hannover 96 has higher xG: 2.15 vs 1.75. Nürnberg: 15.8 shots per match, Hannover 96: 19.5.
Match halves
Nürnberg: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.25. Hannover 96: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.25.
Goals by minute
Nürnberg: 31-45+ (4 goals). Hannover 96: 16-30 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 3.64 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 69%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 4.50, BTTS 100%.
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
Nürnberg sit 2nd and remain unbeaten this season, recording 3 wins and 1 draw, while Hannover 96 are 11th after just 1 victory in 4 matches. The hosts have won both of their home games, averaging 3.5 goals scored and just 0.5 conceded, which contrasts sharply with Hannover’s away averages of 1 goal scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Nürnberg are also far more clinical, converting 24% of their shots compared with just 4% for the visitors, and have scored 14 goals in their last five matches. Hannover can still create chances, as shown by their away averages of 26 shots, 8.5 shots on target and an xG of 2.85, giving them a realistic chance of scoring. Despite the visitors’ advantage in chance creation, Nürnberg’s excellent home form, +6 goal difference and two clean sheets in four matches strongly support a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS pick is primarily supported by the current form of both teams: Nürnberg averaged 2.8 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Hannover averaged 2.6. During the same period, the hosts conceded 1.2 goals per game, compared with 1.4 for the visitors, giving both sides realistic opportunities to find the net. BTTS landed in 80% of Nürnberg’s last five matches and in 60% of Hannover’s games, against a league average of 61%. Hannover creates a high volume of chances, with an average xG of 2.75 over their last 5 matches and 8.5 shots on target per game, while Nürnberg have failed to keep a clean sheet in any match this season. The hosts should also contribute, as Hannover have kept a clean sheet in only 50% of their matches, while Nürnberg scored 14 goals in total over their last five league games.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal points to at least two goals, as Nürnberg averaged 2.8 goals scored in their last five matches, while Hannover averaged 2.6. Both teams also regularly play in open games: Over 2.5 goals landed in 80% of the hosts’ last five matches and in 60% of Hannover’s games. Hannover create particularly many chances, with an average xG of 2.75 across their last five appearances, along with 26 shots and 8.5 shots on target per match. Nürnberg’s defence allowed an xG of 1.59 during this period, while the hosts have an attacking edge against a Hannover defence with average xGA of 1.35. The projected 3.66 goals is clearly above the 1.5 line, making Over 1.5 the safest choice despite greater uncertainty around the 2.5 and 3.5 lines.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Nürnberg win, as both teams were level after 45 minutes in 60% of their last five matches. The hosts are in clearly more stable late-match form: across their last five games, they averaged 2.8 goals, suffered no defeats, and won 60% of their matches, whereas Hannover lost 40%. After the break, Nürnberg score an average of 1.2 goals and concede just 0.6, while Hannover score 0.8 and allow opponents 1.0. However, the visitors have very strong chance-creation metrics, with an xG of 2.85 compared with the hosts’ 1.45, as well as an average of 26 shots versus Nürnberg’s 13, so outcomes involving a Hannover win remain significant. Nevertheless, the hosts’ superior current efficiency and stronger second-half performance slightly favour Nürnberg breaking the deadlock after the interval.
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
| Nürnberg | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.16 |
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.
Nürnberg is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2.5 pts / match - Nürnberg · 1 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.
Nürnberg is 225% better for: goals scored per match.
3.25 goals / match - Nürnberg · 1 goals / match - Hannover 96
Nürnberg is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Nürnberg · 1.5 goals / match - Hannover 96
Nürnberg scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Hannover 96 keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
Hannover 96 scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Nürnberg keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - Nürnberg
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.
Nürnberg is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Nürnberg · 1.5 pts / match - Hannover 96
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nürnberg - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hannover 96 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Nürnberg
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
| Nürnberg | Liga | Hannover 96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.50 | 3.64 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 69% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 22% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 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
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): Nürnberg 1 - 1 - 0 Hannover 96. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Nürnberg vs Hannover 96?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Nürnberg 2:1 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 Nürnberg and Hannover 96?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Nürnberg won 1, Hannover 96 won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Nürnberg vs Hannover 96?
Nürnberg score 3.25 goals per game on average and Hannover 96 1.00. The 2. Bundesliga average is 3.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 69% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Nürnberg's matches and 50% of Hannover 96's.
What form are Nürnberg and Hannover 96 in?
Over the last 5 games Nürnberg have a 3-1-0 record (2.50 points per game) and Hannover 96 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nürnberg 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.