FC Kaiserslautern
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Fritz Walter Stadion Sun 18 Jan 07:30
Hannover 96
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2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Kaiserslautern vs Hannover

Kaiserslautern meet Hannover at Fritz Walter Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 18 January.

Goals the Bet in FCK vs Hannover

This contest between Kaiserslautern and Hannover should result in Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think that there’s big value betting on this pick at -141, with the prospect of multiple goals being scored.

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Hannover Beat FCK Last Time Out

Kaiserslautern were beaten 3-2 at Fritz Walter Stadion in their last game. This was at home to Magdeburg. The Rhineland-Palatinate outfit had 53% possession and managed five shots on target, with Daniel Hanslik and Marlon Ritter scoring one goal each.

Hannover 96 were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Max-Morlock-Stadion. Nurnberg claimed a 2-1 victory. HSV had seven shots on goal and enjoyed 66% possession, with Benjamin Kaellman on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hannover boast an unbeaten record in the past four games with Kaiserslautern. In their last encounter, Hannover came out with a 1-0 home victory at Heinz von Heiden-Arena. The past 7 meetings between these sides have resulted in three Kaiserslautern victories and two Hannover wins. There have also been two draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Hannover 96 logo Hannover 96 17 8 5 4 30 22 8 30:22 29
7 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern 17 8 3 6 29 21 8 29:21 27
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Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Lautern have had 49.8% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.7 corners.

Naatan Skyttae is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Marlon Ritter and Ivan Prtajin each have 3. Leading assistor is Daniel Hanslik with 3.

Hannover – Last 10 League Games

Hannover have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, averaging 6.5 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 1.7 goals. The Lower Saxony side average 57.0% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 8.5 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Benjamin Kaellman has landed 7 goals, Daisuke Yokota 2, with Husseyn Chakroun and two others scoring 1. Maik Nawrocki and Noel Aseko-Nkili are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Kaiserslautern predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Julian Krahl (GK), Luca Sirch, Maxwell Gyamfi, Leon Robinson, Paul Joly, Fabian Kunze, Semih Sahin, Mika Haas, Marlon Ritter, Naatan Skyttä, Norman Bassette.

Hannover predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Nahuel Noll (GK), Virgil Ghita, Boris Tomiak, Hendry Blank, Maurice Neubauer, Noel Aseko-Nkili, Enzo Leopold, Kolja Oudenne, Daisuke Yokota, Waniss Taïbi, Benjamin Källman.

Kaiserslautern vs Hannover Prediction & Betting Tips

This Kaiserslautern vs Hannover betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

There could be a few goals scored during this 2. Bundesliga match. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 Goals selection with a fair degree of confidence, with the betting odds of -141 looking like excellent value.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the 2. Bundesliga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Kaiserslautern vs Hannover league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Lautern games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lautern games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 19 Lautern games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hannover games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hannover games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Hannover games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 7 games between these teams.
Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daisuke Yokota to Score +350 BetMGM logo

Daisuke Yokota (Hannover) has scored two goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga games on the road. There are odds of +350 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137 BetMGM logo

It has been four consecutive Hannover matches involving the 10.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with two  straight Kaiserslautern home games seeing the same thing happen. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -137 that the sides go under.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Kaiserslautern Logo Kaiserslautern
Total
10.50 5.80 4.70
Home
10.00 5.80 4.20
Away
10.40 4.50 5.90
Hannover Logo Hannover
Total
9.40 5.20 4.20
Home
9.30 6.30 3.00
Away
9.90 4.60 5.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -141
Full-Time Result Hannover +115
Total Corners Under 10.5 -137

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Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Hannover Victory

Hannover 96 are the +115 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 47% chance of triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the latest odds. The +215 means that Kaiserslautern are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If Hannover and Kaiserslautern play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -122.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -172.

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Benjamin Källman is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Benjamin Källman is the First Goalscorer favourite at +390. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +163.

Player Goals
Benjamin Källman (Hannover)
First
+163
Anytime
+390
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Ivan Prtajin (FCK)
First
+180
Anytime
+450
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Mustapha Bundu (Hannover)
First
+245
Anytime
+550
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Mahir Emreli (FCK)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Kaiserslautern Have Seven Wins from Past Ten Home Games

Kaiserslautern have seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Hannover have clocked up five draws, four victories and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

It was a 0-0 draw when Kaiserslautern last played Hannover at Fritz Walter Stadion. Aside from one draw, Kaiserslautern have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at Fritz Walter Stadion with two victories.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern Home Stats 7-1-2 3.50 2.30 1.20 7 3 8 2
Hannover logo Hannover Away Stats 4-5-1 3.10 1.90 1.20 7 3 7 3
  • 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
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern League Stats
Hannover logo Hannover League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Kaiserslautern vs Hannover Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Lautern vs Hannover before making your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga and the newest injury information.

Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Hannover 96 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

1 Julian Krahl
31 Luca Sirch 4 Maxwell Gyamfi 37 Leon Robinson
26 Paul Joly 6 Fabian Kunze 8 Semih Sahin 22 Mika Haas
7 Marlon Ritter 15 Naatan Skyttä
17 Norman Bassette
1 Nahuel Noll
5 Virgil Ghita 3 Boris Tomiak 4 Hendry Blank
33 Maurice Neubauer 15 Noel Aseko-Nkili 8 Enzo Leopold 29 Kolja Oudenne
18 Daisuke Yokota 26 Waniss Taïbi
9 Benjamin Källman

Hannover 96 Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups

20 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-3 Magdeburg
13 Dec 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 0-0 Kaiserslautern
06 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-1 D. Dresden
02 Dec DFB-Pokal
Hertha BSC 6-1 Kaiserslautern
29 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 2-0 Kaiserslautern
23 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 4-1 Holstein Kiel

Previous Hannover Lineups

21 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 2-1 Hannover 96
13 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 0-0 Bochum
05 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 2-2 Hannover 96
28 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 3-0 Karlsruher
22 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 0-2 Hannover 96
08 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 2-3 Darmstadt

Injuries & Suspensions

Kaiserslautern Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kenny Prince Redondo Yellow cards
Ivan Prtajin Muscle
Mahir Emreli Hip
Kenny Prince Redondo Foot
Simon Asta Cruciate ligame
Fabian Heck Hand
Hendrick Zuck Knee
Hannover Injury Table
Type Name Info
Brooklyn Ezeh Hamstring
Team Squads

Kaiserslautern Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Torsten Lieberknecht

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Luca Sirch 31 D 17 1504 17 0 1 2 3 0
Julian Krahl 1 G 16 1440 16 0 0 0 0 0
Fabian Kunze 6 M 16 1393 16 0 0 1 8 0
Semih Sahin 8 M 17 1311 17 0 0 2 2 0
Mika Haas 22 D 16 1209 15 1 2 1 5 0

Hannover Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Christian Titz

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nahuel Noll 1 G 17 1530 17 0 0 1 2 0
Enzo Leopold 8 M 17 1516 17 0 0 4 2 0
Virgil Ghita 5 D 17 1419 16 1 2 1 3 0
Boris Tomiak 3 D 16 1376 16 0 2 0 7 0
Maurice Neubauer 33 D 15 1154 13 2 0 4 1 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 17 12 1 4 22:10 37
2 Elversberg 17 10 4 3 31:15 34
3 Darmstadt 17 9 6 2 29:17 33
4 Paderborn 17 10 3 4 28:18 33
5 Hannover 96 17 8 5 4 30:22 29
6 Hertha BSC 17 8 4 5 21:16 28
7 Kaiserslautern 17 8 3 6 29:21 27
8 Nurnberg 17 6 4 7 19:23 22
9 Karlsruher 17 6 4 7 25:33 22
10 Bochum 17 6 3 8 23:22 21
11 Holstein Kiel 17 5 5 7 20:22 20
12 Preussen Munster 17 5 5 7 22:26 20
13 Magdeburg 18 6 2 10 24:29 20
14 F. Dusseldorf 18 6 2 10 16:27 20
15 Braunschweig 18 6 2 10 20:32 20
16 A. Bielefeld 18 5 4 9 27:25 19
17 Greuther Furth 17 4 3 10 26:44 15
18 D. Dresden 17 3 4 10 24:34 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 9 6 3 0 18:8 21
2 Schalke 04 8 7 0 1 10:4 21
3 Kaiserslautern 9 6 1 2 21:11 19
4 Elversberg 8 5 3 0 15:5 18
5 Paderborn 9 5 1 3 15:13 16
6 Nurnberg 9 4 3 2 11:10 15
7 Karlsruher 8 5 0 3 14:14 15
8 Preussen Munster 9 3 5 1 14:11 14
9 Hertha BSC 9 4 2 3 7:8 14
10 A. Bielefeld 9 4 1 4 17:10 13
11 Bochum 8 4 1 3 12:9 13
12 Hannover 96 8 4 1 3 12:11 13
13 Holstein Kiel 8 3 2 3 9:8 11
14 F. Dusseldorf 10 3 2 5 9:15 11
15 Braunschweig 10 3 2 5 11:19 11
16 Greuther Furth 8 2 2 4 10:19 8
17 Magdeburg 8 2 1 5 12:16 7
18 D. Dresden 8 1 2 5 12:16 5