Hannover vs Fortuna Prediction 24 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Hannover and Fortuna promises to be a real battle. Both teams are eager to improve their standings in the league table, making this encounter crucial for both sides. Hannover, currently sitting in sixth place, aim to close the gap on the top three, while Düsseldorf are fighting for survival in the league. Recently, the "96ers" have shown poor form, whereas Fortuna have broken their losing streak with two victories, adding intrigue to their visit to the HDI Arena.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 09 August 2025 and ended with a 0-2 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (Fortuna Düsseldorf were the home side):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 18 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between Hannover and Fortuna:
- 23 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 7, draws - 9;
- goals scored (home/away) - 36 to 27;
- average total goals per match - 2.74.
Head-to-head statistics Hannover - Fortuna

Hannover 96 Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on during the 18th round of the 2. Bundesliga, featuring Kaiserslautern as the home side and Hannover as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Hannover vs. Kaiserslautern):
- possession percentage: 52% vs. 48%;
- corners: 6 vs. 5;
- fouls: 14 vs. 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs. 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs. 8.
🔴 Hannover currently hold the sixth spot and are in the hunt for a top-three finish. The team has been fairly productive offensively, averaging 1.72 goals per match, but they also concede frequently, allowing about 1.39 goals per game. Christian Titz's squad have not won in their last four outings: after two draws, they suffered defeats to Nuremberg (1-2) and Kaiserslautern (1-3). However, they typically deliver more confident performances at home, focusing on attack, as seen in previous seasons.
Match Results: Hannover 96

Fortuna Dusseldorf Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on during the 18th round of the 2. Bundesliga, facing Fortuna Düsseldorf away. The game ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Arminia Bielefeld):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 2 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
⚪ Düsseldorf currently sit in fourteenth place, striving to steer clear of the relegation zone, holding a slim one-point lead over 16th-placed Arminia. "F95" have secured victories in their last two matches, defeating Greuther Fürth (2-1) and Arminia (1-0). However, Markus Anfang's side still struggles with scoring efficiency, averaging just 0.89 goals per match while conceding 1.5. Despite this, they are capable of putting up a fight against any opponent and head to the "HDI Arena" aiming for three points, although their first-round encounter at home ended in a 0-2 defeat for Fortuna.
Match Results: Fortuna Dusseldorf
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 7, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Hannover vs Fortuna Düsseldorf
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Wins: 8 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 44% vs 33%;
- Losses: 5 vs 10;
- Draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf have won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of their last 12 matches (2. Bundesliga).
- Fortuna Düsseldorf have won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 8 away games.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf have won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Current home team average goals scored - 1.57, away team - 1.17;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.74;
- Both teams scored: overall - 12 times; at home ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Hannover vs Fortuna Düsseldorf
- Average total in the tournament: 3.11 vs 2.39;
- Average goals scored: 1.72 vs 0.89;
- Average in the first half: 0.78 vs 0.33;
- Average in the second half: 0.94 vs 0.56;
- Hannover: average home total in the tournament - 1.5;
- Fortuna Düsseldorf: average away total in the tournament - 0.88;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.25) vs 0.8 (away - 0.25).
- Hannover score less than 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings (2. Bundesliga).
- Hannover score less than 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings.
- Hannover score less than 2.5 goals at home in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings (2. Bundesliga).
- Hannover score less than 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (2. Bundesliga).
Corners Prediction
Hannover: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.61; at home - 6.63;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 6.25.
Fortuna Düsseldorf: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4, away - 4.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4; away - 4.5.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf have delivered more than 3.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head encounters.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- Both teams scored overall - 12 times;
- At home ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Hannover vs Fortuna Düsseldorf
- Total matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 9;
- Hannover BTTS at home - 3 (38%);
- Fortuna Düsseldorf BTTS away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- Hannover BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Fortuna Düsseldorf BTTS away - 1 (25%).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 2:1 (20/162, 12.3%);
- Hannover's most frequent home results: 0:3, 3:1 (2/8, 25%);
- Fortuna Düsseldorf's most frequent away result: 1:0 (3/8, 37.5%).
The algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
1-0 - 12% (odds: 7.9)
1-1 - 11.17% (odds: 7.3)
2-1 - 10.47% (odds: 7.7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the recent performances and statistical data, we anticipate an open game with plenty of chances at both ends. Over 2.5 goals has hit in 14 of Hannover's last 16 matches, making this our pick. This choice is further supported by Hannover's attacking home style and the defensive frailties of the visitors from Düsseldorf.