1. FC Heidenheim vs Hannover 96: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes 1. FC Heidenheim the pick at 47% for 1. FC Heidenheim vs Hannover 96. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Hannover 96 travel to 1. FC Heidenheim on 8 November 2026 at Voith-Arena, Heidenheim. 1. FC Heidenheim are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 47%. This matchday 11 fixture in 2. Bundesliga is listed as 1. FC Heidenheim - Hannover 96. Kick-off is 12:30 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
1. FC Heidenheim: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, two draws and one defeat before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. It leaves them winless in four. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (9 scored and 9 conceded in six matches, 1.5 and 1.5 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 34.8 out of 100, and they sit 6th on a goal difference of -1.
Hannover 96: they come in on the back of a win, following one draw and three defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (6 scored and 12 conceded in six matches, 1.0 and 2.0 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 46.8 out of 100, and they sit 12th on a goal difference of -6.
Side by side
| Statistic | 1. FC Heidenheim | Hannover 96 |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 6th | 12th |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LDLDW | WLLDL |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 6 / 7 | 3 / 9 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 0 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 6 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.5 / 1.5 | 1.0 / 2.0 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 34.8 | 46.8 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 47% | 26% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: 1. FC Heidenheim 34.8 versus Hannover 96 46.8, a gap of 12.1, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.00, over 2.5 goals at 59% and both teams to score at 60%.
- First goal: Leans 1. FC Heidenheim's way at 59%.
The call
The model tilts to 1. FC Heidenheim at 47%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts 1. FC Heidenheim's way, especially at Voith-Arena.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: 1. FC Heidenheim or Hannover 96?
1. FC Heidenheim, with an implied win probability of roughly 47%. The full split is 47% 1. FC Heidenheim, 27% the draw and 26% Hannover 96.
When and where is 1. FC Heidenheim vs Hannover 96 being played?
8 November 2026 at Voith-Arena, Heidenheim, kick-off 12:30 UTC.
Have 1. FC Heidenheim and Hannover 96 met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of 1. FC Heidenheim and Hannover 96?
1. FC Heidenheim have taken 5 points from their last five (LDLDW), Hannover 96 4 from theirs (WLLDL). Most recently 1. FC Heidenheim took a 1-2 defeat away at Karlsruher SC and Hannover 96 a 2-1 win at home to Dynamo Dresden.
How many goals are expected in 1. FC Heidenheim vs Hannover 96?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.00 — 1.00 for 1. FC Heidenheim and 1.00 for Hannover 96. It rates over 2.5 goals at 59%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 60%, so its call is yes.