Nurnberg - Hannover 96 prediction 11/09/2026

On September 11, 2026, Nurnberg hosts Hannover 96 at Max-Morlock-Stadion in a Bundesliga 2 match. This Nurnberg vs Hannover 96 prediction gives the home side a 38% chance of winning, with the draw at 28% and Hannover 96 at 34%. Nurnberg enters the game in top form, sitting 1st in the league table.

Team Form

Nurnberg is unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw away at Holstein Kiel on September 5. Before that, they beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-1 at home, drew 1-1 with Viktoria Koln in the DFB Pokal, won 4-2 at Greuther Furth, and crushed Dynamo Dresden 3-0 at home. The team has scored 11 goals in three league games, conceding only 3.

Hannover 96's form is mixed: two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five. They drew 2-2 with Karlsruher SC on September 4, won 1-0 at SV Darmstadt 98, smashed Hemelingen 9-1 in the cup, lost 0-1 at home to VfL Wolfsburg, and fell 1-3 at Energie Cottbus. Away from home, they have one win and one loss in the league so far.

Head-to-Head Record

In the last 23 meetings, Hannover 96 has a slight edge with 10 wins to Nurnberg's 9, plus 4 draws. The most recent clash on May 17, 2026 ended in a 3-3 draw. Before that, Nurnberg won 2-1 at home in December 2025, and Hannover 96 won 2-1 in March 2025. The head-to-head record suggests a close contest, with both teams capable of scoring.

League Table Positions

Nurnberg leads the Bundesliga 2 with 9 points from 3 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding 3. Their home record is perfect: 2 wins, 7 goals scored, 1 conceded. Hannover 96 is not in the top 12 of the overall standings, indicating a slower start. Their away form places them outside the top 8, which gives Nurnberg a clear advantage in this fixture.

Win Probability: Nurnberg or Hannover 96?

Based on the odds, form, and league positions, we calculate the win probabilities as follows: Nurnberg 38%, draw 28%, Hannover 96 34%. The bookmakers' implied odds (from the 2.80 / 3.95 / 2.30 line) initially favored Hannover 96, but Nurnberg's perfect start and home strength shift the balance. The home team's attacking power and defensive solidity make them the more likely winner, though Hannover 96's historical edge keeps the match tight.

Odds & Match Prediction

Selected bookmaker odds for this match: Nurnberg win at 2.80, draw at 3.95, Hannover 96 win at 2.30. These odds reflect Hannover 96 as the nominal favorite, but our Nurnberg vs Hannover 96 prediction sees value in the home win. Considering Nurnberg's form and home record, a bet on Nurnberg to win or a draw no bet could be a smart betting tip. The match is likely to have goals, as both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently.