Hannover 96 vs Leipzig Prediction & Betting Tips - DFB Pokal

Prediction published on 28/02/2022, 08:59  by Indran | Modified on 28/02/2022 at 09:59 in DFB Pokal Predictions

Hannover welcomes Leipzig to the HDI-Arena for this quarter final clash in the German Cup. The hosts are currently plying their trade in the second tier of German football and lie in 12th spot with 31 points while the visitors Leipzig are in 4th position in the Bundesliga with 40 points. Hannover are unbeaten in their last five home matches and have only lost once in at home in their last 10 matches. They won 2-0 in their last match against Holstein Kiel. They also had an excellent win in the previous round of the Cup when they defeated Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach. The win was all the more impressive as Monchengladbach were responsible for knocking out German giants Bayern Munich in an earlier round. Much of Hannover's home success can be attributed to their defense which has kept three clean sheets in their last five home matches.

Leipzig had a good 1-0 away win in their last match against Bochum in the Bundesliga. They are now five matches unbeaten across all competitions and have suffered one loss in their last ten matches. Leipzig are in a race for a top four spot in the league but will need to focus on giant killers Hannover in this match. They had an easy win in their previous round match against another tier two team Hansa Rostock. Leipzig have been won four of their last five away matches with the one loss coming against Bayern Munich. They have previously played Hannover twice and they won both those matches.