Hannover 96 1-2 Hamburger SV – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Hamburger SV at 53%, yet other data sources diverge — this Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a 2. Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 10 as Hannover 96 welcome Hamburger SV to Heinz von Heiden-Arena. Kick-off is set for Friday 30 September 2022 at 17:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Hannover 96 — All Games: 6W 2D 2L from 10 2. Bundesliga outings this season, averaging 2.00 points per game. Last five: W W W D W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Hannover 96, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Hannover 96 have posted 5W 4D 1L at Heinz von Heiden-Arena — 1.90 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Across all 2. Bundesliga games this season, Hamburger SV have recorded 7W 0D 3L from 10 outings — 2.10 PPG. Last five: L W W W W. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Hamburger SV, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in 2. Bundesliga this season, Hamburger SV have posted 8W 1D 1L from 10 away outings — 2.50 PPG. They are averaging 2.20 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Hannover 96 at 2.00 PPG versus Hamburger SV's 2.10. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 2 previous meetings, Hannover 96 have won 1, Hamburger SV 1, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 7 May 2022, ended 1–2 with Hamburger SV winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Hannover 96 trading profile (43 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 52% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (home games).
Hamburger SV trading profile (43 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; they lead at the break 46% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Hannover 96 49% versus Hamburger SV 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Hannover 96 56% | Hamburger SV 49%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Hannover 96 1.00 xG and Hamburger SV 1.67 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Hannover 96 attack 0.858 / defence 0.966 | Hamburger SV attack 1.314 / defence 0.723. League average goals — home 1.610 / away 1.320. Hamburger SV's defence strength of 0.723 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Hamburger SV have an above-average attack strength of 1.314 — the away xG of 1.67 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 43 Hannover 96 games / 43 Hamburger SV games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Hannover 96 22% | Draw 25% | Hamburger SV 53%. Fair-value odds: Hannover 96 4.55 | Draw 4.00 | Hamburger SV 1.89. Hamburger SV hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.67. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.67 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Hamburger SV at 53% — moderate model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Hamburger SV offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.67 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 50% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 52% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Hannover 96 50% | Hamburger SV 40%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 10 | Venue: Heinz von Heiden-Arena • Kick-off: Friday 30 Sep 2022, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Hannover 96 22% | Draw 25% | Hamburger SV 53% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 52% | xG Hannover 96 1.00 / Hamburger SV 1.67 • Poisson strength factors: Hannover 96 attack 0.858 / def 0.966 | Hamburger SV attack 1.314 / def 0.723 | league avg home 1.610 / away 1.320 • Poisson stance: Hamburger SV (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.00
Hannover 96 xG
Expected Goals
1.67
Hamburger SV xG
52%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV kick off?
Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV kicked off at 17:30 on Friday 30 September 2022 at Heinz von Heiden-Arena.
What was the final score in Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV?
Hannover 96 1 - 2 Hamburger SV.
Where is Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV being played?
The match is being played at Heinz von Heiden-Arena.
What competition is Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV part of?
Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV is a Regular Season - 10 fixture in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV?
Our statistical model gives Hannover 96 a 22% chance of winning, Hamburger SV a 53% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Hamburger SV the favourite.
Will both teams score in Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV will score (BTTS).
Will Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV?
Record (2 meetings): Hannover 96 1W | Draws 0 | Hamburger SV 1W.
What form are Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV in?
Hannover 96 (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-W-W-D-W. Hamburger SV (all comps): 7W-0D-3L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.70 | L5 L-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Hannover 96's attack at 0.86x the league average against Hamburger SV's defence at 0.72x — combine the two and it projects 1.00 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Hamburger SV's attack versus Hannover 96's defence, projects 1.67 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (10.0%), 0-2 (9.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Hamburger SV Win
22%
4.51
25%
3.99
53%
1.90
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
11.5%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
0 – 2
9.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.00
Hannover 96 xG
Total xG
2.67
1.67
Hamburger SV xG
4.51
22%
Home win
3.99
25%
Draw
1.90
53%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.93
48%
BTTS No
2.07
Clean Sheet
19%
5.33
37%
2.72
Win to Nil
4%
24.08
19%
5.15
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.9 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| 1 | 6.9 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 3.4 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV expected to score?
The model projects 1.00 expected goals for Hannover 96 and 1.67 for Hamburger SV, a combined total of 2.67.
How confident is the prediction model for Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Hannover 96's recent record stands at 16W 11D 16L from 43 games, a 1.37 PPG return, with W-W-W-D-W in the last five. The sample for Hannover 96 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Hamburger SV, meanwhile, have gone 23W 11D 9L across 43 games — 1.86 PPG, with L-W-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Hamburger SV is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Hamburger SV by 0.49 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Hannover 96 heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Hannover 96 have managed 8W 8D 5L from 21 games — 1.52 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Hamburger SV's away record stands at 11W 6D 4L across 21 trips, a 1.86 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Hannover 96 are averaging 1.21 goals scored and 1.42 conceded per game recently; Hamburger SV are on 1.81 scored and 0.93 conceded.
Defensively: Hamburger SV in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 43 Results — 2. Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Hannover 96
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Hamburger SV
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV in coming into this match?
Hannover 96 have gone 16W 11D 16L in their last 43 games (1.37 PPG), while Hamburger SV have gone 23W 11D 9L in their last 43 (1.86 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Hannover 96 at home or Hamburger SV away?
Hamburger SV's away record (1.86 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Hannover 96 at home: 1.52 PPG; Hamburger SV away: 1.86 PPG.
Have Hannover 96 or Hamburger SV been keeping clean sheets recently?
Hannover 96 have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Hamburger SV in 37%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in 2. Bundesliga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 2 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 8 Apr 2023, when Hamburger SV won 6-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Hannover 96's record when hosting Hamburger SV specifically: 2W 0D 2L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
3
Hannover 96
1
Draws
4
Hamburger SV
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV?
From 8 meetings on record, Hannover 96 have won 3, Hamburger SV have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV last play each other?
They last met on 2 February 2025, when Hamburger SV 2-2 Hannover 96.
Who has won more matches between Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV?
Hamburger SV have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Hannover 96 see a goal before the break in 52% of their matches.
Hamburger SV are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Hannover 96 43%, Hamburger SV 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 38% (Hannover 96) and 38% (Hamburger SV).
On the defensive side: Hannover 96 keep a clean sheet in 43% of their matches; Hamburger SV in 38%; Hannover 96 have failed to score in 29% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Hannover 96 home games / Hamburger SV away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Hannover 96 play Hamburger SV?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 43% of Hannover 96's recent matches and 52% of Hamburger SV's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 38% of Hannover 96's recent games and 38% of Hamburger SV's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Hannover 96 and Hamburger SV tend to score early?
Hannover 96 have had a goal before half-time in 52% of their recent matches, Hamburger SV in 81% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Hamburger SV edge out Hannover 96 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Hamburger SV beat Hannover 96 1-2 at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Regular Season - 10, in the 2. Bundesliga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Hannover 96 1.00 xG and Hamburger SV 1.67 xG, a combined 2.67. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Hannover 96 attack 0.86 / defence 0.97 against Hamburger SV attack 1.31 / defence 0.72, drawn from 43/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Hannover 96 22% | Draw 25% | Hamburger SV 53%, with Hamburger SV to win its most likely call at 53%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 75% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Hannover 96 56%, Hamburger SV 49%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Hannover 96's trading profile (43 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Hamburger SV's trading profile (43 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Hamburger SV arrived the stronger side — 1.86 PPG against 1.37. Form held, and they took the win. Hannover 96 (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.10 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.