Hannover come into this in decent if unspectacular shape, taking seven points from their last five to sit fourth in the table. They have been hard to beat at home this season, keeping a clean sheet in a third of their home games, though their average of 1.4 goals scored per game at home is modest for a side with promotion ambitions. Preußen Münster arrive in serious trouble, rooted to the foot of the table and winless in four of their last five away days, conceding close to two goals per game on the road while keeping a clean sheet in just 13% of away fixtures.

The visiting defence looks vulnerable, and Hannover should have enough to exploit it in front of their own supporters. The one prior meeting ended level, but the context here is very different given the gulf in current form and league position. This looks like a game where Hannover are the clear value side, and the data suggests the hosts should find a way through a Münster backline that has offered little resistance away from home all season.