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DFB-Pokal · round of 32 · 28 October 2026 · 19:45

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: prediction, odds and betting tip – 28 October 2026, DFB-Pokal

1Hannover 962.28
XDraw3.69
21. FC Kaiserslautern3.03

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Played: final score 0–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

On 28 October 2026 · 19:45 at Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena (Hannover), Hannover 96 take on 1. FC Kaiserslautern, with K. Oldhafer in charge. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
1. FC Kaiserslautern +0.25 (Asian handicap)
1.89
Chance 52% · confidence medium

Wins: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: 1. FC Kaiserslautern lose.

Second tip · Goals
Both teams to score
1.50
Chance 63% · confidence medium
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
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Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Hannover 96 average 9.0 goals for and 1.0 against, compared with 1.0 for and 0.0 against for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
  2. Form in the competition. Hannover 96: 1W 0D 0L, goals 9–1; 1. FC Kaiserslautern: 1W 0D 0L, goals 1–0.
  3. Head to head. In 15 previous meetings, Hannover 96 have taken 7 wins to 1. FC Kaiserslautern's 5 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 21–17.

What to expect

In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.9%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.

On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.50), which we give a 63% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 63%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 60%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 15; Hannover 96 7 wins, 3 draws, 1. FC Kaiserslautern 5 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 2.5 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Hannover 96 9–1, 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1–0.
  4. Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 60%.
  5. Unavailable: Hannover 96 0, 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0.

Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals

Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 61%, top price 1.56). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Hannover 96: no absences. 1. FC Kaiserslautern will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available2.283.693.03
Market average2.263.602.95
Lowest odds2.253.502.82
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.181.1581.0%
Over 2.5 goals1.621.5759.6%
Under 2.5 goals2.352.3240.4%
Over 3.5 goals2.512.4139.1%
BTTS – yes1.501.4763.2%
BTTS – no2.552.5336.8%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 28/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.9%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Hannover 96 1–1 1. FC Kaiserslautern, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Form in the competition: Hannover 96 1W 0D 0L (9:1), 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1W 0D 0L (1:0).
  • H2H: 15 matches: Hannover 96 7W 3D 5L, goals 21–17.
  • Absences: Hannover 96 0, 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0.

Who will win Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

Hannover 9642%
Draw26%
1. FC Kaiserslautern32%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals81.0% · fair odds 1.23 · best 1.18
Likely
Hannover 96 or draw (1X)68.0% · fair odds 1.47 · best 1.40
Likely
Both teams to score: yes63.2% · fair odds 1.58 · best 1.50
Likely
Under 3.5 goals60.9% · fair odds 1.64 · best 1.56
Likely
Over 2.5 goals59.6% · fair odds 1.68 · best 1.62
Possible
Hannover 96 to win41.7% · fair odds 2.40 · best 2.28
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals40.4% · fair odds 2.48 · best 2.35
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals39.1% · fair odds 2.56 · best 2.51
Outsider
Both teams to score: no36.8% · fair odds 2.72 · best 2.55
Outsider
1. FC Kaiserslautern to win32.0% · fair odds 3.12 · best 3.03
Outsider
Draw26.3% · fair odds 3.81 · best 3.69
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.89 · Under 1.84
probability of over 49.2%

Correct score tips

1 : 110.9%
2 : 19.0%
1 : 07.8%
1 : 27.7%
0 : 16.6%
2 : 06.4%

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: injuries and missing players

Hannover 96

  • No reported absences

1. FC Kaiserslautern

  • No reported absences

Team news can still change before the game.

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: last matches of both teams

Hannover 96

W 1/11/26 · Hannover 96 2–1 Dynamo Dresden
L 25/10/26 · Eintracht Braunschweig 2–0 Hannover 96
D 17/10/26 · Hannover 96 1–1 FC St. Pauli
L 10/10/26 · 1. FC Magdeburg 3–0 Hannover 96
W 20/9/26 · Hannover 96 2–1 VfL Bochum

1. FC Kaiserslautern

L 31/10/26 · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–3 Hertha BSC
W 24/10/26 · 1. FC Nürnberg 0–1 1. FC Kaiserslautern
W 17/10/26 · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 VfL Bochum
D 9/10/26 · 1. FC Heidenheim 0–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern
W 19/9/26 · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1–0 Eintracht Braunschweig

Team comparison

Hannover 961. FC Kaiserslautern
50%Form50%
90%Attack10%
0%Defence100%
62%Head to head38%
55%Goals45%
64.3%Overall35.8%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

Hannover 96W
1. FC KaiserslauternW

Head to head

All matches
7Hannover 96
3Draws
51. FC Kaiserslautern
28/10/26 · Hannover 96 0–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern
18/1/26 · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–1 Hannover 96
3/8/25 · Hannover 96 1–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern
15/2/25 · 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–0 Hannover 96
14/9/24 · Hannover 96 3–1 1. FC Kaiserslautern
16/3/24 · Hannover 96 1–1 FC Kaiserslautern

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin5.9%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

1. FC Kaiserslautern +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.89); Both teams to score (1.50).

Who will win Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

Our estimate gives Hannover 96 a 42% chance of winning, the draw 26% and 1. FC Kaiserslautern 32%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 28 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena, Hannover. Referee: K. Oldhafer.

Who will be missing?

Hannover 96: no absences. 1. FC Kaiserslautern: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 60% (odds 1.62) and under 2.5 goals at 40% (odds 2.35).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 63% (odds 1.50).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (10.9%), then 2–1 (9.0%) and 1–0 (7.8%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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