Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
VfL Wolfsburg travel to face Hannover 96 on Sunday 16 August in the 2. Bundesliga, with Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 12:30 WAT. In the table, Hannover 96 are 11th, lower half, on 12 points after 11 matches; VfL Wolfsburg are 5th (upper half) with 19.
Current form
Hannover 96, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Energie Cottbus, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately.
VfL Wolfsburg, last 5: DWLWW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with 1. FC Kaiserslautern, at home. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hannover 96 1.3 xG, VfL Wolfsburg 1.2 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 62%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hannover 96 41%, draw 21%, VfL Wolfsburg 38%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hannover 96 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hannover 9641%fair 2.46 · @2.40
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.60
VfL Wolfsburg38%fair 2.60 · @2.65
2.53Expected goals
1.29Hannover 96 xG
1.24VfL Wolfsburg xG
62%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
2–18%
0–08%
1–28%
From our goals model: Hannover 96 1.3 – 1.2 VfL Wolfsburg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hannover 96 to win✗
41%
2.46
2.40
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.61
1.48
Draw no bet
Hannover 96 (draw no bet)✗
51%
1.95
–
Asian handicap
VfL Wolfsburg +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.50
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
1.20
First team to score
Hannover 96 to score first✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hannover 96 / FT Hannover 96✗
22%
4.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.19
–
Recent results
Hannover 96 – last 6
LWWWDD
9 Aug
@ Energie Cottbus
1–3
L
1 Aug
vs PEC Zwolle
3–0
W
7 Jul
vs Phönix Lübeck
3–1
W
4 Jul
@ Ramlingen Ehlershausen
7–0
W
17 May
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
3–3
D
9 May
@ VfL Bochum
1–1
D
3.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
VfL Wolfsburg – last 6
DWLWWD
8 Aug
vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–0
D
31 Jul
vs Telstar
3–1
W
24 Jul
vs Lyon
0–2
L
18 Jul
vs Verl
3–0
W
11 Jul
@ Schöningen
8–2
W
25 May
@ SC Paderborn 07
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hannover 96 and VfL Wolfsburg.
What is the prediction for Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
On our numbers Hannover 96 have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and VfL Wolfsburg 38%.
How many goals will there be in Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Our predicted score is Hannover 96 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
