Hannover vs Holstein Kiel: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hannover prepare to host Holstein Kiel on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Oldhafer, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hannover, currently 5th in the standings with 35 points from 20 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 16 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Holstein Kiel, sitting 11th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hannover and Holstein Kiel have favored Hannover, with Holstein Kiel claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Magdeburg, Hannover recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Noll, Nawrocki, Tomiak, Ghita, Neubauer, Leopold, Oudenne, Aseko, Saad, Kallman , Yokota. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Holstein Kiel's last outing came against Greuther Furth, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Krumrey, Tolkin, Ivezic, Zec, Rosenboom, Tohumcu, Meffert, Niehoff, Skrzybski, Therkelsen, Harres. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Hannover are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hannover and Holstein Kiel are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hannover's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Holstein Kiel's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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