Prediction for match Schalke 04 — Hannover

Match Analysis: Schalke 04 vs Hannover

On March 15th in the 2. Bundesliga, Schalke 04 will face Hannover. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Schalke 04 is priced at 2.33, a victory for Hannover is at 2.92, and a draw is at 3.38. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Schalke 04 - 40.20%, draw - 27.71%, Hannover - 32.08%. The "Both Teams to Score: Yes" option is at 1.59, while "Both Teams to Score: No" is at 2.21. For total goals, the lines closest to the average are: over 2.5 goals at 1.76, under 2.5 at 2.03. For individual totals: Schalke 04 over 1.5 goals is at 2.10, Hannover over 1.5 goals is at 2.41. The "Double Chance X2" is at 1.57. The most appealing bet seems to be "Both Teams to Score: Yes" at 1.59, as both teams regularly find the net, and the average goal statistics support this choice.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 recorded the following results: 1-0 against Arminia Bielefeld (06.03.2026), 1-1 with Greuther Fürth (28.02.2026), 5-3 over Magdeburg (21.02.2026), 2-1 with Holstein Kiel (15.02.2026), 2-2 with Dynamo Dresden (07.02.2026). Hannover, in the same period, played as follows: 1-2 against Greuther Fürth (08.03.2026), 1-0 over Arminia Bielefeld (28.02.2026), 0-0 with Dynamo Dresden (22.02.2026), 3-2 against Hertha (14.02.2026), 3-1 with Holstein Kiel (08.02.2026). The last head-to-head match was on 17.10.2025: Hannover - Schalke 04 - 0-3. In secondary statistics, Schalke 04 had an average possession of 48.8% over five matches, committed 12.6 fouls, received 1.8 yellow cards, and had 1.6 offsides. Hannover had possession of 54.4%, committed 12.2 fouls, received 1.4 yellow cards, and had 1 offside. These figures suggest a fairly even battle in midfield and moderate physicality.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Schalke 04 had an average of 3.6 goals per game, while Hannover had 2.6. Schalke 04 scores an average of 2.2 goals per match and concedes 1.4, while Hannover scores 1.6 and concedes 1. For over 2.5 goals, both teams had 3 out of 5 matches with three or more goals. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 2 out of 5 times for each team, while in the second half, Schalke 04 had it 2 out of 5 times and Hannover 3 out of 5. This indicates that both teams can score in both halves, but tend to be more prolific after the break. Goal intervals: Schalke 04 most frequently scores in the 0-15, 46-60, and 61-75 minute ranges (30% each), while Hannover scores in the 46-60 and 76-90 minute ranges (29% each). Schalke 04 concedes most often in the 16-30 and 76-90 minute ranges (38% each), while Hannover concedes in the 61-75 minute range (43%). Overall, both teams have a strong attacking potential, and the frequency of over 2.5 goals and scoring stats indicate a high likelihood of both teams scoring. The "Both Teams to Score: Yes" bet seems justified based on these parameters.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, Schalke 04 earns 6.2 corners per game, while Hannover earns 9. In the last five matches, Schalke 04's total corners over 9.5 occurred 2 times, while Hannover's occurred 5 out of 5 times. Looking at the corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (15.2) is over 10.5 at 2.07 and under 10.5 at 1.67. There is also a line for over 10 at 1.89 and under 10 at 1.85. For corner outcomes, Schalke 04 is favored with odds of 1.82. Given that Hannover consistently hits high corner totals and Schalke 04 also shows a high average, it makes sense to consider bets on total corners over 10 or 10.5, as well as Schalke 04 to win on corners.