Hannover 96 and Schalke 04 face each other on Friday 10.17.2025, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Hannover 96's home ground, the HDI-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hannover 96 and Schalke 04, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Hannover 96 vs Schalke 04
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Hannover 96 preview
Hannover 96 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 8 matches, 96 secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.13 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Hannover 96's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Hannover 96 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 15 goals, of which 15 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.88 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Benjamin Källman, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Maurice Neubauer has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Hannover 96 has conceded 10 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.25 per game) and 11 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.22 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Schalke 04 preview
Schalke 04 comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 6 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.
Die Königsblauen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 11 goals during this period. Of that total, 10 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.22.
Die Knappen's offensive system is led by Kenan Karaman, the team's top scorer this season. The turkish forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Soufian El-Faouzi. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.63 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 5 goals in 9 matches, averaging 0.56 per match.
Head to head: Hannover 96 vs Schalke 04
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Hannover 96
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D L W |
2.13 |
| Home | W L W W |
2.25 |
| Away | D D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.13 | 3 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.96 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 1.14 | 1.08 |
Away Team
Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.25 |
| Home | W L W W |
2.25 |
| Away | W W W L |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.89 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.12 | 1.09 |
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