Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: result and our prediction
Hannover 96 host 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal (Round of 32) on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Hannover 96 are #308 in our world ranking and have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5; 1. FC Kaiserslautern are #189 and have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 119 places - in 1. FC Kaiserslautern's favour.
Our prediction
Our model sees Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern as close to a coin flip: Hannover 96 37%, a draw 30%, 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34%.
Rating: 1163
Chance to win: 37%
Last 5: LLDLW
Rating: 1244
Chance to win: 34%
Last 5: WWWDW
Who will win Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
Hannover 96 are #308 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern #189 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Hannover 96 (37%). More from the 2. Bundesliga.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 0-2 |
| 2026-01-18 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern v Hannover 96 | 3-1 |
| 2025-08-03 | Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1-0 |
| 2025-02-15 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern v Hannover 96 | 0-0 |
| 2024-09-14 | Hannover 96 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 3-1 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.