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2. Bundesliga · 2026

1. FC Heidenheim vs Hannover 96 · 2. Bundesliga

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
2.331.17
Expected goals
2.011.83
Shots
15.716.3
Possession
46.7%52.5%

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What the record shows

The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: 1. FC Heidenheim's home-only shot average is above their full-season average. Limitation: At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

1. FC Heidenheim have a visible home split

weak

1. FC Heidenheim's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

21 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season15.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots21 shots/match15.7 shots/match15.3 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

1. FC Heidenheim show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

1. FC Heidenheim's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

15.7 shots/match ▲Shots1. FC Heidenheim · Hannover 9616.3 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

Metric1. FC HeidenheimHannover 96Baseline
Shots15.7 shots/match16.3 shots/match15.3 shots/match
Shots against15.8 shots/match19.3 shots/match15.6 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: 1. FC Heidenheim favored in 7 of 13 directional metrics · Hannover 96 in 4 · 2 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

1. FC Heidenheim6 matchesHannover 966 matches
2.33 goals/match ▲Goals scored6/61.17 goals/match
2 goals/matchGoals allowed6/6▲ 1.5 goals/match
2.01 xG/match ▲Expected goals6/61.83 xG/match
15.7 shots/matchShots6/616.3 shots/match
5.67 shots/matchShots on target6/65.67 shots/match
46.7%Possession6/6● 52.5%
4.5 corners/matchCorners6/6● 5 corners/match
10.3 fouls/matchFouls6/611.3 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

31. FC Heidenheim
0Draws
1Hannover 96
Hannover 96 — 1. FC Heidenheim · 2. Bundesliga0–3
1. FC Heidenheim — Hannover 96 · 2. Bundesliga2–1
1. FC Heidenheim — Hannover 96 · 2. Bundesliga3–1
Hannover 96 — 1. FC Heidenheim · 2. Bundesliga1–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples6 / 6home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness49 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Sun, 8 Nov 2026, 12:30 UTC · analysis-v4

Team rankings in 2. Bundesliga

Goals per match rankingxG per match rankingShots per match ranking
Teams1. FC HeidenheimHannover 96
Competition2. Bundesliga
Head-to-head1. FC Heidenheim — Hannover 96
MethodHow PitchMath calculates this

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