Match report

Hannover 96 Defeats Holstein Kiel 3-1 in 2. Bundesliga

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
3–1
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
Feb 8, 2026

Hannover 96 dominated from the start, capitalizing on early goals to secure a crucial win against Holstein Kiel in their 2. Bundesliga clash. Early strikes by B. Kallman and N. Aseko-Nkili set the tone for Hannover's victory, while S. T. Thordarson's late goal sealed the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Hannover 96 defeated Holstein Kiel with a score of 3-1.
  • • B. Kallman scored the opening goal for Hannover at minute 5, assisted by N. Aseko-Nkili.
  • • N. Aseko-Nkili also netted his team's second goal in the 21st minute.
  • • P. Harres reduced the deficit with a goal for Holstein Kiel in the 68th minute.
  • • S. T. Thordarson scored Hannover’s third and final goal in the 78th minute, assisted by W. Kokolo.

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 3-3-1-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Noll (G)
  • 5 V. Ghita (D)
  • 3 B. Tomiak (D)
  • 20 I. Okon (D)
  • 33 M. Neubauer (M)
  • 8 E. Leopold (M)
  • 29 K. Oudenne (M)
  • 15 N. Aseko-Nkili (M)
  • 18 D. Yokota (F)
  • 9 B. Kallman (F)
  • 24 E. Saad (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Weinkauf
  • 19 W. Kokolo
  • 17 B. Allgeier
  • 4 H. Blank
  • 26 W. Taibi
  • 23 S. T. Thordarson
  • 13 F. Roggow
  • 10 N. Weisshaupt
  • 16 H. Nielsen

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Weiner (G)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 6 M. Ivezic (D)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (D)
  • 15 K. Davidsen (M)
  • 28 J. Meffert (M)
  • 20 A. Kapralik (M)
  • 16 A. Kelati (M)
  • 29 N. Niehoff (M)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 L. Rothenhagen
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 3 M. Komenda
  • 40 L. Parduzi
  • 10 J. Therkelsen
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 48 H. Muqaj
  • 18 A. Jakupovic
  • 25 M. Muller

Timeline

  1. Hannover 96
    5' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kallman · Assist: N. Aseko-Nkili
  2. Holstein Kiel
    14' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    David Zec

    Foul

  3. Hannover 96
    21' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Aseko-Nkili
  4. Holstein Kiel
    43' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    P. Harres

    Foul

  5. Holstein Kiel
    46' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Niehoff · On: A. Jakupovic
  6. Holstein Kiel
    52' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    K. Davidsen

    Foul

  7. Holstein Kiel
    66' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Meffert · On: J. Therkelsen
  8. Holstein Kiel
    68' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Harres
  9. Hannover 96
    72' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Aseko-Nkili · On: W. Kokolo
  10. Hannover 96
    72' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Oudenne · On: Waniss Taibi
  11. Hannover 96
    72' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Saad · On: S. T. Thordarson
  12. Hannover 96
    77' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Okon · On: H. Blank
  13. Hannover 96
    78' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    S. T. Thordarson · Assist: W. Kokolo
  14. Hannover 96
    82' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Kallman · On: H. Nielsen
  15. Holstein Kiel
    84' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kelati · On: S. Schwab
  16. Holstein Kiel
    88' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Harres · On: M. Muller

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 Holstein Kiel
Fouls 12 18
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 475 436
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 3.66 0.75
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 400 352
Shots Inside Box 16 5
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals from B. Kallman (5') and N. Aseko-Nkili (21') gave Hannover a strong lead and control over the game.
  • ▸ Holstein Kiel's goal by P. Harres in the 68th minute offered them temporary hope, but S. T. Thordarson's late strike secured Hannover’s victory.