Hannover vs Nürnberg predictions, May 17, 2026

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As Hannover 96 prepares to host 1. FC Nürnberg on May 17, 2026, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent form in this competitive 2. Bundesliga clash. Hannover comes into this match with a record of 2 wins in their last 5 outings, demonstrating a level of resilience and ability to find the back of the net when needed. Their attacking approach, combined with home advantage, will be crucial in setting the tempo against a Nürnberg side that also secured 2 victories in their last 5 matches.

Nürnberg, however, will be eager to challenge Hannover, showcasing their own tactical flexibility, which has seen them pick up valuable points recently. Despite their inconsistent performance, they have shown the ability to disrupt opponents’ game plans, making them a potential threat on the counter-attack.

Bookmakers favor Hannover with odds of 1.44 for a home win compared to Nürnberg’s 5.91 for an away victory. Our predictive model suggests a significant likelihood of a home win at 68.1%, with a 17.7% chance of a draw and a 15.4% probability of an away win. While Hannover’s strong home record positions them as favorites, the unpredictable nature of football means that no outcome is guaranteed in this encounter.

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Hannover 66.6%

Draw 18.6%

Nürnberg 14.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.43	5.29	6.47
	1.39	4.95	6.3
	1.39	5.05	6.68	Watch and Bet
	1.4	4.8	6
	1.4	5.35	6.33

Latest Results

09.05.26 VfL Bochum – Hannover 96 – 1:1 03.05.26 Hannover 96 – Preußen Münster – 3:3 25.04.26 Karlsruher SC – Hannover 96 – 1:3 18.04.26 Hannover 96 – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:1 11.04.26 SV Darmstadt 98 – Hannover 96 – 0:2

09.05.26 1. FC Nürnberg – Schalke 04 – 3:0 03.05.26 Greuther Fürth – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:1 26.04.26 1. FC Nürnberg – FC Magdeburg – 1:0 18.04.26 Arminia Bielefeld – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:1 11.04.26 1. FC Nürnberg – Dynamo Dresden – 0:2

Facts

One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Promotion: ) and 8).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hannover won 3.

Hannover is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Nürnberg has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

In this match, Hannover is the clear favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hannover won 9 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 32:25. (average 1.6:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Hannover won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:12. (average 1.7:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

21.12.25 1. FC Nürnberg – Hannover 96 – 2:1 01.03.25 1. FC Nürnberg – Hannover 96 – 1:2 29.09.24 Hannover 96 – 1. FC Nürnberg – 2:0 26.01.24 Hannover 96 – 1. FC Nürnberg – 3:0 06.08.23 1. FC Nürnberg – Hannover 96 – 2:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke ✔	33	20	7	6	49:31	18	67
2	Elversberg	33	17	8	8	61:39	22	59
3	Hannover	33	16	11	6	57:41	16	59
4	Paderborn	33	17	8	8	57:45	12	59
5	Darmstadt	33	13	13	7	57:43	14	52
6	Hertha Berlin	33	14	9	10	46:38	8	51
7	Kaiserslautern	33	15	4	14	51:47	4	49
8	Nurnberg	33	12	9	12	44:42	2	45
9	Karlsruher SC	33	12	8	13	52:62	-10	44
10	Bochum	33	10	11	12	47:46	1	41
11	Holstein Kiel	33	11	8	14	43:46	-3	41
12	Magdeburg	33	12	3	18	52:57	-5	39
13	SG Dynamo Dresden	33	10	8	15	52:52	0	38
14	Braunschweig	33	10	7	16	36:53	-17	37
15	Dusseldorf	33	11	4	18	33:50	-17	37
16	Arminia Bielefeld	33	9	9	15	47:50	-3	36
17	Greuther Furth	33	9	7	17	46:68	-22	34
18	Preussen Munster ✔	33	6	12	15	38:58	-20	30

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