Hannover 96 vs SV Elversberg Best odds and tips

Hannover 96 and SV Elversberg are only separated by one point in the 2. Bundesliga table after 28 games with Hannover sitting in eighth on 43 points and Elversberg in sixth on 44. The two teams are evenly matched on the field and that’s reflected in the odds for Saturday’s game with Hannover 96 2.30 favourites to take the points over Elversberg at 3.15. Hannover 96 have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches. They claimed a huge win away to Schalke 04 in their last away game, followed by a draw at home to Magdeburg. They were beaten at home by Karlsruher SC last time out. Andre Breitenreiter’s side are a well-drilled unit, who are tough to beat and can be very effective on their day, but they are not an expansive side and don’t score many goals. SV Elversberg have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches. Elversberg hammered Jahn Regensburg 6-0 away from home, followed by a 0-0 draw at home to Hamburger SV and a defeat away to Preussen Muenster last time out. Elversberg are an expansive side who like to play attacking football and have plenty of quality in the attacking third.

Elversberg have a slight edge over Hannover 96 in the recent head-to-head record between these two sides, beating Hannover 3-1 when they last met four months ago. Hannover 96 have been excellent at home this season, winning seven, drawing six and losing just one of their 14 home games. Elversberg have been impressive on the road, winning four, drawing six and losing just three of their 13 away games. Hannover 96 are the favourites to win this game, but there isn’t much between these two sides and the draw looks an interesting bet at 3.60. Hannover 96 are a solid side who are tough to beat, while Elversberg are an expansive side who like to play attacking football. That contrast in styles should make for an interesting fixture and it’s hard to split these two sides. Nicolo Tresoldi has been in fine form for Hannover 96 this season, scoring six goals, while Josh Knight has scored two in his last five for the hosts. Fisnik Asllani is a real threat for Elversberg, scoring 14 goals in 27 games this season. Hannover 96 have only conceded 11 goals in 14 home games this season and Elversberg have only conceded eight goals in 13 away games this season. Take the under in this one, as it could be a low-scoring fixture with neither side wanting to give much away.