Hannover found their attacking efforts stunted by an impressive defensive effort from FC Nürnberg last weekend as the two sides played out a goalless draw. Sunday's hosts have slipped four points off the pace in the battle for the top three spots. Karlsruher were far from at their best last weekend as they succumbed to a 2-0 home defeat against Fortuna Düsseldorf on home turf. Christian Eichner's men have lost back-to-back league games ahead of their trip to the Heinz-von-Heiden Arena. 1:0
Hannover have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Karlsruher SC in all competitions. Hannover are undefeated in their last 8 home matches against Karlsruher SC in all competitions. Hannover are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches (2. Bundesliga).
Stefan Leitl could revert back to a 4-3-1-2 system on Sunday with Max Beier and Enzo Leopold both returning to the starting XI. The hosts will once again be without four first-team players due to injuries. Christian Eichner could hand starts to Simone Rapp and Malik Batmaz this weekend after the pair were named on the bench for the visit of Fortuna Düsseldorf.
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