Elversberg vs Hannover 96 Preview – Match Preview
Elversberg have been in great form since August, winning seven of their last eight matches, and keeping six clean sheets during that run.
Vincent Wagner’s team thrashed Greuther Fürth 6-0 in their last home game. They were very sharp in attack, finishing with 3.62 expected goals compared to Fürth’s 1.15, and Younes Ebnoutalib scored a brilliant hat-trick.
However, Elversberg lost the top spot after a 2-0 defeat to Arminia Bielefeld, even though they had 69% possession and 16 shots to 10. They were also knocked out of the German Cup on Tuesday after a 3-0 loss to Hertha Berlin.
Hannover 96 started the 2. Bundesliga season strongly with four straight wins but have been inconsistent since then, winning only two of their last six matches.
Christian Titz’s side came back from the international break with a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Schalke. They went 2-0 down within 14 minutes and, despite having 68% possession, failed to score.
Hannover 96 got some luck in their last match against Eintracht Braunschweig, as their opponents were reduced to 10 men early on. Benjamin Källman scored twice before half-time, and substitute Daisuke Yokota added another in the second half.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Elversberg vs Hannover 96 |
| Competition | 2. Bundesliga |
| Date (Today) | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 11:00 PM IST ( 17:30 UTC) |
| Venue | URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde |
| City | Spiesen-Elversberg, Germany |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Elversberg Win | Hannover 96 Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Elversberg vs Hannover 96 – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | 1-3 | Elversberg |
| 10 Nov 2024 | 2. Bundesliga | Elversberg | 3-1 | Hannover 96 |
| 20 Jan 2024 | 2. Bundesliga | Elversberg | 2-2 | Hannover 96 |
| 29 Jul 2023 | 2. Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | 2-2 | Elversberg |
| 15 Aug 2010 | DFB Pokal | Elversberg | 0-0 (penalties) | Hannover 96 |
Elversberg – last 5 Matches
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.09.2025 | H | Holstein Kiel | 1-0 W |
| 20.09.2025 | A | Eintracht Braunschweig | 4-1 W |
| 14.09.2025 | H | Dynamo Dresden | 2-2 D |
| 05.09.2025 | A | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | 2-0 W |
| 30.08.2025 | A | Hertha Berlin | 2-0 W |
Hannover 96 – last 5 Matches
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.09.2025 | A | Dynamo Dresden | 2-2 D |
| 14.09.2025 | H | Hertha Berlin | 0-3 L |
| 30.08.2025 | A | Holstein Kiel | 2-1 W |
| 23.08.2025 | H | 1. FC Magdeburg | 3-1 W |
| 12.04.2025 | H | SV 07 Elversberg | 1-3 L |
Elversberg vs Hannover 96 Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elversberg | 10 | 11 | 4-3-4 | 15 | 17 | 18 | -1 | D-W-L-W-D |
| Hannover 96 | 4 | 11 | 6-3-2 | 21 | 22 | 14 | +8 | W-D-L-W-W |
Elversberg vs Hannover 96: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks / Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Elversberg | Strong attacking form at home, capable of scoring multiple goals (like their 6-0 win vs Greuther Fürth), high possession-based play (often above 65%), and efficient finishing through Ebnoutalib and Rochelt. | Defensive instability away from home, occasional lapses at the back leading to conceding easy goals, recent fatigue after a German Cup exit, and missing key players like Rohr and Pfeiffer due to suspension and injury. |
| Hannover 96 | Solid attacking unit with balanced goal distribution, high pressing intensity, strong in transitions, and good finishing from Källman and Teuchert. Reliable midfield control under Christian Titz’s system. | Defensive vulnerabilities when facing counter-attacks, inconsistent performances after strong starts, missing key defenders (Tomiak suspended, Okon in rehab), and sometimes struggle to convert possession into goals. |
Elversberg vs Hannover 96 Team News & Lineup
Elversberg (4-2-3-1):
Nicolas Kristof; Felix Keidel, Lukas Pinckert, Florian Le Joncour, Nicholas Mickelson; Amara Conde, Lukasz Poreba; Lukas Petkov, Bambase Conte, Tom Zimmerschied; Younes Ebnoutalib
Team news:
Centre-back Maximilian Rohr is suspended, while striker Luca Pfeiffer is still recovering from foot surgery. Luis Seifert and Patryk Dragon are also unavailable.
Hannover 96 (3-4-2-1):
Team news:
The central defence is weakened as Boris Tomiak is suspended and Ime Okon is still in rehab. Forward Benedikt Pichler is out with a ligament injury, while Denis Husser is sidelined due to a broken ankle.
Elversberg vs Hannover 96 Match Prediction
Elversberg and Hannover are both fighting for promotion and are only two points apart in the table. I expect a close and competitive 2. Bundesliga match, which will most likely end in a draw.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Elversberg Win & BTTS: Yes | Elversberg are strong at home and have scored freely, but Hannover still pose an attacking threat. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Elversberg clean sheet – No | Hannover have good attacking players like Källman and Yokota who can find the net. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Elversberg | Hannover often start well, but Elversberg usually finish stronger at home. | ★★★★☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams average over 2 goals per game and play open attacking football. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Elversberg by 1 goal (2-1) | A tight contest expected, with Elversberg edging it thanks to home advantage. | ★★★☆☆ |
