Hannover 96 vs. Darmstadt 98: Real football duel on Saturday!

Hannover 96 vs. Darmstadt 98: Real football duel on Saturday!

Today it's all about the exciting duel between Hannover 96 and SV Darmstadt 98, which kicks off today, November 8th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The bookmakers are betting on a home win for Hanover with odds of 2.00, while a draw is at 3.50 and a win for the guests from Darmstadt is at 3.60. The match promises to be a real blast!

If you look at their current form, Hannover 96 have had two wins in their last five games, including a clear 3-0 win against Braunschweig and a 3-1 win against Bielefeld. However, there were also two draws and one defeat (0:3 against Schalke). They are quite strong at home - they have won three of six home games from the current season. They are currently in fourth place in the table with 21 points.

How is Darmstadt doing?

SV Darmstadt 98 has only lost once in the last five games (0-1 against Schalke), two games ended in a draw and a spectacular victory was celebrated in the DFB Cup with 4-0 against Schalke. Their away record shows two wins, one draw and two defeats. Darmstadt is currently in seventh place in the table with 19 points, just two points behind Hannover.

The direct comparison between the two teams clearly speaks in favor of Darmstadt, which has won in the last two encounters. On April 20, 2025, Darmstadt won 3-1, and on November 23, 2024 they also won 2-1. Overall, Hannover 96 have only won two of thirteen meetings, while Darmstadt have emerged victorious nine times.

Match history and betting tips

Considering the previous performances of both teams and the statistics of the last matches, a high-scoring game is expected. 92% of the last games between these two teams have resulted in over 2.5 goals. Hannover scored an average of 1.4 goals per home game, while Darmstadt scored 1.2 goals per away game.

For the tipsters among our readers, the betting tips are clear: Over 2.5 goals could be interesting with odds of 1.65. A double chance X2 for Darmstadt has odds of 1.75, and a result tip of 2:2 could be lucrative with odds of 13.00.

Hannover Messe 2026 – A look into the future

While points are being fought for in the football arena, Hanover is preparing for another highlight: the Hannover Messe 2026. This will take place from April 20th to 24th, 2026 and will have the theme “Industrial Transformation”. Over 4,000 international exhibitors are expected and the trade fair will offer numerous events to promote exchange within the industry. Topics such as artificial intelligence and sustainable production are also part of the comprehensive program.

The partner country Brazil also brings a breath of fresh air to the trade fair. With its significant commitment to renewable energies and digitalization, it is the perfect partner for exchange with German industry.

Whether on the football field or at the trade fair – Hanover has a lot to offer both sportily and economically. Now all you have to do is keep your fingers crossed for an exciting game!

You can watch the game live on Sky or in the live stream on WOW. Let's take a look at the statistics and the direct comparison: you can find more information about the last matches here footystats.org and for more details about the upcoming Hannover Messe 2026 visit hannover.de. Of course there are also exciting betting tips tipico.de.