Paderborn kicked their season off in perfect fashion, hammering SC Karslruher 5-0 in their opening league game of the season. Lukas Kwasniok's side couldn't keep that momentum going though and now head into this tricky encounter having lost 2-1 to Fortuna Düsseldorf last time out. Hannover were on course for back-to-back wins to kick off the season last weekend before a 94th-minute Jackson Irvine goal forced the hosts to settle for a point against St. Pauli. Promotion remains the aim for Die Roten this term. 0:0
Two changes are on the cards for the home side on Friday evening with centre-back Uwe Hünemeier and striker Dennis Srbeny both in line for recalls. Hannover boss Stefan Leitl could make could one change to the side that faced St. Pauli last weekend with midfielder Enzo Leopold returning to the starting XI.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Hannover's last 8 away games (2. Bundesliga). Hannover have been losing at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 away matches (2. Bundesliga). Paderborn have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches against Hannover in all competitions. Paderborn have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 home matches (2. Bundesliga). Hannover have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches (2. Bundesliga). Paderborn have won their last 3 home matches (2. Bundesliga). Paderborn have won their last 3 home matches against Hannover in all competitions. Paderborn have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches (2. Bundesliga). Hannover have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches (2. Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Paderborn's last 3 games (2. Bundesliga).
Hannover 96 
Hannover 96 
SC Paderborn 07 VS Hannover 96 