The big picture

Karlsruher SC come in 16th on the ladder with 11 points; Hannover 96 are 11th on 12. Hannover 96 are the side higher up the table.

Form

Karlsruher SC have won two of their last five and most recently beat Hertha Berlin 4–0.

Hannover 96 have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–2.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2007: Karlsruher SC 0, Hannover 96 3, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2008-09), Hannover 96 won 3–2 at BBBank Wildpark.

Biggest margin between these two: Hannover 96 by 1 goal in 2008-09 (3–2).

Players to watch

For Karlsruher SC, watch Sebastian Freis (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2008-09) and Lars Stindl (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2008-09).

For Hannover 96, watch Hendrik Weydandt (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2018-19) and Nicolai Müller (0.2 goals a game in 2018-19).

At BBBank Wildpark

Karlsruher SC have won 5 of their last 20 at BBBank Wildpark.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Hannover 96 have the edge.