Hannover 96 – 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Hannover 96 host 1. FC Kaiserslautern in a clash that could see the league leaders try to close the gap on a side currently sitting in fifth place. The Red Devils sit on 11 points after three wins, two draws and a single loss, boasting a modest +2 goal difference (6‑4), while the home side have gathered seven points from two victories, one draw and three defeats, trailing by a -2 margin (7‑9). With Hannover occupying the tenth spot, the encounter offers a chance to swing momentum in a tightly packed table, where a win would lift them to eight points and potentially draw them nearer to the top five. Kaiserslautern, meanwhile, will look to extend their unbeaten run and solidify their position above the relegation battle.