Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern prediction

2. Bundesliga · Sat, 19 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Hannover 96 · 1. FC Kaiserslautern · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga on Sat, 19 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Hannover 96 host 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 19 December (kick-off 12:30 UK).

The key numbers

1. FC Kaiserslautern have conceded four goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

1. FC Kaiserslautern have kept a clean sheet in their last five matches in all competitions. Hannover 96 are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. 1. FC Kaiserslautern are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Nine of Hannover 96’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Hannover 96’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Hannover 96 have one win, four draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 1.86. Hannover 96 have scored eight goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Hannover 96 have conceded 15 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Three of 1. FC Kaiserslautern’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (20%). Both teams scored in one of 1. FC Kaiserslautern’s last 15 results in all competitions (7%). Away from home, 1. FC Kaiserslautern have five wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.89 points per game, scoring 0.78 and conceding 0.56. 1. FC Kaiserslautern have scored nine goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Hannover 96 (16th) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (third) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have 1. FC Kaiserslautern the stronger side, 253 rating points above Hannover 96 (1. FC Kaiserslautern 1679, Hannover 96 1426, after at least 181 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 28 October 2026, finished Hannover 96 0–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Team news

Predicted Hannover 96 XI (3-3-1-3): L. Weinkauf, B. Tomiak, V. Ghiță, J. Hugonet, S. Þórðarson, M. Neubauer, K. Oudenne, H. Chakroun, B. Källman, M. Hartel, L. Gindorf — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, L. Gindorf (6.3 per match over seven appearances, six goals) and M. Hartel (4.0 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Hannover 96’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Hannover 96 (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), L. Gindorf averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 511 minutes, with a shot in six of the last seven appearances. M. Hartel averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 2219 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted 1. FC Kaiserslautern XI (3-4-2-1): J. Krahl, M. Gyamfi, A. Murphy, J. Elvedi, S. Şahin, M. Haas, P. Joly, F. Kunze, M. Sauer, L. Robinson, I. Kanate — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Krahl (5.0 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) and S. Şahin (4.5 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been 1. FC Kaiserslautern’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Krahl averages 5.0 saves per 90 over 1025 minutes, with two or more saves in 10 of the last 10 appearances. S. Şahin averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 991 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 19 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · 2. Bundesliga · Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena
Head-to-head (last 6): Hannover 96 2 · draws 2 · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 · 2.17 goals/game
Recent form: Hannover 96 1W 1D 3L · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 4W 1D 0L

Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2. Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.88 / 1.38

Goals

against 1.63 / 0.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.63 / 5.5

Corners

against 6.13 / 6.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.5 / 5.38

Shots on target

against 6.13 / 5.63 · 5 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.5 / 2.5

Cards

against 2.25 / 1.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 28 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Hannover 96 for / against	Line	1. FC Kaiserslautern for / against
Goals scored	0.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.38 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.63 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.5 for · 6.63 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	15.38 for · 17.38 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	14.75 for · 17.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5.38 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.25 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	11.13 for · 9.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.5 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5

Hannover 96

Hannover 96 Goalkeeper

Hannover 96 — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
L. Weinkauf	9	90810 min	424.7 /90	121.3 /90	00 /90
P. Loretz	2	90180 min	21 /90	31.5 /90	00 /90

Hannover 96 — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hannover 96 before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
L. Weinkauf n 8	90	4.5 7/6

Hannover 96 Defensive

Hannover 96 — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
B. Tomiak	11	85936 min	201.9 /90	181.7 /90	50.5 /90	494.7 /90	131.3 /90	40.4 /90
V. Ghiță	8	75597 min	213.2 /90	152.3 /90	60.9 /90	395.9 /90	60.9 /90	10.2 /90
B. Allgeier	7	90629 min	131.9 /90	50.7 /90	71 /90	213 /90	60.9 /90	10.1 /90
J. Hugonet	7	87611 min	152.2 /90	111.6 /90	50.7 /90	375.5 /90	30.4 /90	30.4 /90
I. Okon	4	42167 min	63.2 /90	21.1 /90	00 /90	126.5 /90	21.1 /90	00 /90
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Hannover 96 — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hannover 96 before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
B. Tomiak n 8	88.1	1.4 5/3	1.1 7/2	—
M. Neubauer n 8	90	1.4 6/2	1 4/4	—
K. Oudenne n 8	67.9	1.2 4/3	0.5 2/1	—
M. Hartel n 8	83.4	0.4 3/0	0.4 3/0	—
S. Þórðarson n 8	70.3	0.5 2/1	1.1 5/1	—
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Hannover 96 — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hannover 96 before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
B. Tomiak n 8	88.1	2.2 7/5
M. Neubauer n 8	90	2.1 6/4
K. Oudenne n 8	67.9	1.5 5/3
M. Hartel n 8	83.4	0.4 3/0
S. Þórðarson n 8	70.3	1.1 3/2
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Hannover 96 Attacking

Hannover 96 — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
B. Källman	10	57569 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	203.2 /90	81.3 /90	121.9 /90	40.6 /90
B. Pichler	9	38340 min	20.5 /90	10.3 /90	184.8 /90	82.1 /90	82.1 /90	41.1 /90
H. Chakroun	8	55436 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	122.5 /90	81.7 /90	81.7 /90	81.7 /90
L. Gindorf	7	73511 min	61.1 /90	00 /90	203.5 /90	142.5 /90	81.4 /90	101.8 /90
M. Bundu	3	62186 min	00 /90	00 /90	83.9 /90	31.5 /90	31.5 /90	83.9 /90
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Hannover 96 — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hannover 96 before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
B. Tomiak n 8	88.1	0.6 4/1	0.3 2/0
M. Neubauer n 8	90	1 4/2	0.4 2/1
K. Oudenne n 8	67.9	0.8 2/1	0.5 2/1
M. Hartel n 8	83.4	1.3 6/2	0.8 4/1
S. Þórðarson n 8	70.3	2.2 5/5	1.1 4/2
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Hannover 96 — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Hannover 96 before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
B. Tomiak n 8	88.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Neubauer n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
K. Oudenne n 8	67.9	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
M. Hartel n 8	83.4	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
S. Þórðarson n 8	70.3	0.5 2/1	0 0/0
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1. FC Kaiserslautern

1. FC Kaiserslautern Goalkeeper

1. FC Kaiserslautern — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Krahl	10	91905 min	535.3 /90	40.4 /90	00 /90

1. FC Kaiserslautern — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Kaiserslautern before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Krahl n 8	90	5.1 8/6

1. FC Kaiserslautern Defensive

1. FC Kaiserslautern — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Gyamfi	10	87868 min	161.7 /90	131.3 /90	70.7 /90	474.9 /90	50.5 /90	40.4 /90
J. Elvedi	9	89801 min	242.7 /90	151.7 /90	20.2 /90	566.3 /90	60.7 /90	20.2 /90
A. Murphy	7	67468 min	91.7 /90	40.8 /90	40.8 /90	366.9 /90	20.4 /90	00 /90
J. Rasmussen	6	89535 min	71.2 /90	81.3 /90	10.2 /90	345.7 /90	50.8 /90	10.2 /90
S. Şahin	10	87871 min	171.8 /90	161.7 /90	10.1 /90	363.7 /90	70.7 /90	10.1 /90
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1. FC Kaiserslautern — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Kaiserslautern before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Krahl n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
S. Şahin n 8	86.5	0.4 2/1	0.8 5/1	—
M. Gyamfi n 8	85.4	0.7 3/2	1.4 7/4	—
Mika Haas n 8	80.4	0.6 4/0	0.7 5/0	—
I. Kanate n 8	48.6	2.1 6/1	1.6 6/1	—
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1. FC Kaiserslautern — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Kaiserslautern before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
S. Şahin n 8	86.5	1.4 6/4
M. Gyamfi n 8	85.4	1.6 5/3
Mika Haas n 8	80.4	2 6/5
I. Kanate n 8	48.6	1.6 2/2
J. Elvedi n 8	88.3	2.9 7/7
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1. FC Kaiserslautern Attacking

1. FC Kaiserslautern — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
I. Kanate	10	47465 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	71.4 /90	40.8 /90	71.4 /90	101.9 /90
M. Ritter	8	62494 min	00 /90	00 /90	122.2 /90	30.5 /90	71.3 /90	10.2 /90
E. Yardımcı	7	28196 min	31.4 /90	00 /90	52.3 /90	41.8 /90	31.4 /90	20.9 /90
N. Skyttä	6	67399 min	00 /90	00 /90	81.8 /90	61.4 /90	51.1 /90	61.4 /90
M. Berisha	6	51303 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	72.1 /90	30.9 /90	20.6 /90	30.9 /90
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1. FC Kaiserslautern — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Kaiserslautern before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Krahl n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Şahin n 8	86.5	1.2 6/2	0.4 3/0
M. Gyamfi n 8	85.4	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
Mika Haas n 8	80.4	0.6 3/1	0.3 2/0
I. Kanate n 8	48.6	0.9 2/2	0.5 2/0
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1. FC Kaiserslautern — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Kaiserslautern before kick-off, to 28 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Krahl n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
S. Şahin n 8	86.5	0.1 1/0	0.4 2/1
M. Gyamfi n 8	85.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
Mika Haas n 8	80.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
I. Kanate n 8	48.6	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Hannover 96WLDLL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

1. FC KaiserslauternWDWWW

Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 1.2 scored / 0 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Hannover 96 2 · 2 draws · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 · 2.17 goals/game

2026-10-28 Hannover 96 0–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern
2026-01-18 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–1 Hannover 96
2025-08-03 Hannover 96 1–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern
2025-02-15 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–0 Hannover 96
2024-09-14 Hannover 96 3–1 1. FC Kaiserslautern
2024-03-16 Hannover 96 1–1 FC Kaiserslautern

League standing · 2026/27

Hannover 96#16 pos8 pts9 pl-7 GD

1. FC Kaiserslautern#3 pos18 pts9 pl+5 GD

Goals per game

Hannover 96 scored0.89

1. FC Kaiserslautern scored1

Hannover 96 conceded1.67

1. FC Kaiserslautern conceded0.44

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern?: In their last 6 meetings, Hannover 96 won 2, 1. FC Kaiserslautern won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Hannover 96 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern?: Recent form — Hannover 96 1W 1D 3L; 1. FC Kaiserslautern 4W 1D 0L.

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