Hannover 96
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Heinz von Heiden-Arena Fri 17 Oct 12:30
FC Schalke 04
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Hannover vs Schalke

Hannover host Schalke in this German 2. Bundesliga game at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 17 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Hannover Great Value against Schalke

We’re confident in the chances of Hannover when they clash with Schalke, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -116 that the favourites claim a victory.

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Hannover Won 2-1 When Teams Last Met

Hannover 96 played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer against Greuther Furth. The Reds enjoyed 51% possession and eight shots on target, while Benjamin Kaellman and Hayate Matsuda scored one goal apiece.

Schalke 04 have won their previous three games. A 2-1 victory recently occurred away at SchuecoArena when playing Arminia Bielefeld. The Gelsenkirchen side had just 32% possession and totalled seven shots on goal, while Christopher Antwi-Adjej and Hasan Kurucay found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hannover have beaten Schalke in the last two clashes. There was a 2-1 away triumph at VELTINS-Arena after winning 1-0 when hosting at Heinz von Heiden-Arena. In the previous 7 H2H games, there have been four Schalke wins, two Hannover victories and a draw.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Schalke 04 logo Schalke 04 14 10 1 3 18 8 10 18:8 31
3 Hannover 96 logo Hannover 96 14 8 3 3 27 18 9 27:18 27
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Hannover – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 11.1 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. HSV have had 49.3% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 8.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.0 corners.

Top scorer Benjamin Kaellman has found the net 4 times, Hayate Matsuda 3, with Boris Tomiak and Noel Aseko-Nkili both scoring 2. Maurice Neubauer and Enzo Leopold are the leading assists makers with 3.

Schalke – Last 10 League Games

Schalke have 6 victories and 4 defeats, with an average of 5.0 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Miners average 44.4% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 7.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Kenan Karaman got 3 goals, Hasan Kurucay notched 2, while Christopher Antwi-Adjej and two other players scored 1. Look no further than Soufian El-Faouzi for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Hannover confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Nahuel Noll (GK), Virgil Ghita, Boris Tomiak, Hendry Blank, Hayate Matsuda, Enzo Leopold, Waniss Taïbi, Maurice Neubauer, Mustapha Bundu, Benjamin Källman, Jannik Rochelt.

Schalke confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Hannover vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

This Hannover vs Schalke betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Hannover look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of -116 that the home team win this 2. Bundesliga clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest 2. Bundesliga stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Hannover vs Schalke league stats:

  • Hannover have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Hannover have won the last 2 games between these teams.
Hannover to Win Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hannover Hannover logo 1 - 0 Schalke logo Schalke

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +540 and it involves Hannover winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Boris Tomiak to Score +350 BetMGM logo

Boris Tomiak (Hannover) has registered two goals in his past eight 2. Bundesliga games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +350.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143 BetMGM logo

We’ve not seen the 10.5 Total Corners line covered in five consecutive Schalke away games. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -143.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Hannover Logo Hannover
Total
9.80 5.80 4.00
Home
10.20 6.30 3.90
Away
10.10 4.90 5.20
Schalke Logo Schalke
Total
10.40 5.50 4.90
Home
12.20 6.70 5.50
Away
9.60 5.30 4.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Hannover -116
Both Team To Score No +110
Total Corners Under 10.5 -143

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Hannover to triumph, both teams to score No merged with Under 10.5 corners.

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Hannover vs Schalke Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Hannover Most Likely Winners

The Full-Time Result odds of -112 suggest that Hannover 96 are likely victors and there’s a 53% probability that the favourites win this 2. Bundesliga clash. If you’re interested in wagering Schalke 04, you can get +280 for the underdog.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Hannover needing to win at -116 for your bet to be successful. Schalke +0.5 at -116 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -139 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Benjamin Källman Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +180 available that Benjamin Källman finds the net at any stage. He is available at +450 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Benjamin Källman (Hannover)
First
+180
Anytime
+450
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Mustapha Bundu (Hannover)
First
+215
Anytime
+500
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Moussa Sylla (Schalke)
First
+230
Anytime
+550
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Kenan Karaman (Schalke)
First
+250
Anytime
+575
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Past Ten Hannover Home Games Have Yielded Four Wins

Hannover have four victories, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Schalke have enjoyed three straight wins on the road. The Gelsenkirchen side have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

When the teams previously met at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Hannover defeated Schalke 1-0. There have been two Schalke victories, one Hannover win and one draw in the past 4 H2H games at Heinz von Heiden-Arena.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Hannover logo Hannover Home Stats 4-4-2 2.30 1.20 1.10 4 6 6 4
Schalke logo Schalke Away Stats 4-1-5 2.50 1.10 1.40 4 6 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Hannover logo Hannover League Stats
Schalke logo Schalke League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Hannover vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

Always review the Hannover vs Schalke team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga as well as the latest injury reports.

Hannover 96 Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Hannover 96 Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Nahuel Noll
5 Virgil Ghita 3 Boris Tomiak 4 Hendry Blank
27 Hayate Matsuda 8 Enzo Leopold 26 Waniss Taïbi 33 Maurice Neubauer
7 Mustapha Bundu 9 Benjamin Källman 10 Jannik Rochelt
1 Loris Karius
43 Mertcan Ayhan 25 Nikola Katic 4 Hasan Kurucay
17 Adrian Gantenbein 23 Soufiane El-Faouzi 6 Ron Schallenberg 33 Vitalie Becker
18 C. Antwi-Adjej 19 Kenan Karaman
9 Moussa Sylla

Schalke 04 Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Hannover Lineups

05 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 2-2 Hannover 96
28 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 3-1 A. Bielefeld
21 Sep 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 2-2 Hannover 96
13 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 0-3 Hertha BSC
30 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-2 Hannover 96
23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 3-1 Magdeburg

Previous Schalke Lineups

05 Oct 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 1-2 Schalke 04
26 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 Greuther Furth
20 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 0-2 Schalke 04
13 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 0-1 Holstein Kiel
31 Aug 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 0-1 Schalke 04
23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Bochum

Injuries & Suspensions

Hannover Injury Table
Type Name Info
Brooklyn Ezeh Hamstring
Schalke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Christian Gomis Hamstring
Johannes Siebeking Other
Timo Becker Other
Tomas Kalas Knock
Aris Bayindir Hamstring
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 14 10 1 3 18:8 31
2 Paderborn 14 9 2 3 21:14 29
3 Hannover 96 14 8 3 3 27:18 27
4 Elversberg 13 8 2 3 27:13 26
5 Hertha BSC 14 8 2 4 17:10 26
6 Darmstadt 13 7 4 2 23:13 25
7 Kaiserslautern 14 7 2 5 24:17 23
8 Karlsruher 14 6 3 5 21:24 21
9 Nurnberg 14 5 3 6 15:19 18
10 A. Bielefeld 13 5 2 6 25:20 17
11 Bochum 14 5 1 8 20:20 16
12 Holstein Kiel 14 4 3 7 14:17 15
13 Preussen Munster 13 4 3 6 17:21 15
14 F. Dusseldorf 13 4 2 7 12:21 14
15 Braunschweig 14 4 1 9 14:25 13
16 Greuther Furth 14 4 1 9 20:37 13
17 D. Dresden 13 2 4 7 18:25 10
18 Magdeburg 14 3 1 10 13:24 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 7 6 0 1 9:4 18
2 Kaiserslautern 7 5 1 1 16:7 16
3 Darmstadt 7 4 3 0 14:6 15
4 Karlsruher 7 5 0 2 14:10 15
5 Paderborn 7 5 0 2 12:9 15
6 Elversberg 6 4 2 0 14:5 14
7 Hertha BSC 7 4 1 2 6:5 13
8 A. Bielefeld 7 4 0 3 16:8 12
9 Preussen Munster 7 3 3 1 11:8 12
10 Hannover 96 7 4 0 3 12:11 12
11 Nurnberg 7 3 2 2 7:7 11
12 Bochum 6 3 0 3 9:7 9
13 Holstein Kiel 7 2 2 3 7:7 8
14 Braunschweig 7 2 1 4 8:14 7
15 Greuther Furth 7 2 1 4 7:16 7
16 Magdeburg 7 2 0 5 9:13 6
17 F. Dusseldorf 7 1 2 4 6:12 5
18 D. Dresden 6 0 2 4 8:12 2