2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 12:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor
Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 Prediction & Stats - 2. Bundesliga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 carries real history into this round of the 2. Bundesliga.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, 12:30 (UK time).
Read the Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Darmstadt 98 or Draw
Last updated on 29-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Hannover 96 the side to beat, with roughly 31% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all 2. Bundesliga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Darmstadt 98 Preview
Darmstadt 98 reach this fixture 2 match into their 2. Bundesliga. Here is where The Lilies stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
The Lilies, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aleksandar Vukotić, 1 goals
Most assists: Lance Duijvestijn, 1 assists
Recent results — Darmstadt 98
23/08/2026 09:30
16/08/2026 07:30
08/08/2026 07:00
17/05/2026 09:30
10/05/2026 07:30
Hannover 96: how they are travelling
Hannover 96 come in 2 matches into their 2. Bundesliga.
Here is what 96 have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
96, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lars Gindorf, 3 goals
Most assists: Benjamin Källman, 2 assists
Recent results — 96
22/08/2026 09:30
16/08/2026 07:30
09/08/2026 07:30
17/05/2026 09:30
09/05/2026 07:00
The head-to-head favours Darmstadt 98
Recent meetings have tended to go Darmstadt 98's way against Hannover 96.
From 15 match(es):
Darmstadt 98: 10 win(s)
Hannover 96: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96 prediction.
Form comparison Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.35 | 0.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.52 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Hannover 96
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.12 | 1.4 | 2.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.93 | 1.18 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96
Match: Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover 96
Competition: 2. Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 12:30 (UK time)
Venue: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor
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Stats
The statistics for Darmstadt 98 vs Hannover that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 3.06
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 61%
Cards
4
League: 3.94
Corners
14
League: 11.06
Home Team
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.35 | 0.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.52 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Hannover 96
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.12 | 1.4 | 2.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.93 | 1.18 |
Corners
12 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Darmstadt 98 received +9% more corners than Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga
11 / Match
Dynamo Dresden
(5)
Holstein Kiel
(8)(8)
Wolfsburg
(6)
Energie Cottbus
Cards
2.5 / Match
+67% Cards / Match
Darmstadt 98 received +67% more cards than Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga
1.5 / Match
Dynamo Dresden
(2)
Holstein Kiel
(2)(1)
Wolfsburg
(2)
Energie Cottbus
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Darmstadt 98 is +100% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Dynamo Dresden
(0)
Holstein Kiel
(2)(0)
Wolfsburg
(1)
Energie Cottbus
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+25%
Hannover 96 condeded +25% more goals than Darmstadt 98
2 / Match
Dynamo Dresden
(1)
Holstein Kiel
(2)(1)
Wolfsburg
(3)
Energie Cottbus
2. Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nürnberg
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Hertha BSC
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Wolfsburg
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Karlsruher SC
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Arminia Bielefeld
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Bochum
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Energie Cottbus
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Dynamo Dresden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Magdeburg
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Heidenheim
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Kaiserslautern
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 |
St. Pauli
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Holstein Kiel
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 |
Darmstadt 98
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Greuther Fürth
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Hannover 96
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Osnabrück
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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