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In a surprising turn of events in the German 2. Bundesliga, Hannover 96 defeated FC Cologne 1-0 at the Heinz von Heiden-Arena. The match, held on April 27, 2025, saw Lars Gindorf scoring the decisive goal in the 57th minute for Hannover 96. The home team maintained slightly more possession with 52.5% compared to FC Cologne's 47.5%. Hannover 96 also registered more shots with a total of 17, six of which were on target, while FC Cologne only managed 10 shots, with a single one hitting the target.
The game was marked by considerable foul play, with Hannover 96 committing 16 fouls and receiving five yellow cards, while FC Cologne committed 15 fouls and received two yellow cards. A significant turning point was Leart Paqarada's red card in the 50th minute, leaving FC Cologne with ten men for a considerable portion of the game. Hannover 96's goalkeeper made one save, while FC Cologne's goalkeeper made four.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored FC Cologne to win, but Hannover 96 defied the odds. The AI model expected a balanced game, and the statistics partially support this, although the red card heavily influenced the outcome. Hannover 96 had been struggling recently, losing three of their last five matches prior to this game, while FC Cologne had won three, drawn one, and lost one.
Hannover 96's next game is at home against SpVgg Greuther Furth, a team also struggling for form, having lost three and drawn two of their last five matches. FC Cologne will face SSV Jahn Regensburg at home in their next fixture, a team with an inconsistent recent record.
Hannover 96's victory breaks a negative trend, offering a morale boost for their upcoming matches. In their previous five encounters, Hannover 96 have one win against Schalke 04. FC Cologne's form, while generally better, has shown vulnerability, highlighted by their recent draw against SpVgg Greuther Furth and a loss to Hertha Berlin. Analyzing the head-to-head record, the teams drew 2-2 in their previous game, while in today's match Hannover 96 emerged victorious.

On April 27, 2025, Hannover 96 will face FC Cologne at the Heinz von Heiden-Arena in a highly anticipated German 2. Bundesliga match. AI predictions favor FC Cologne with a slight edge, estimating a 36.0% win probability compared to Hannover 96's 35.3%, while the draw probability is at 28.8%. Hannover 96 has struggled recently, losing most of their last matches. Their attacking midfielder, Nicolo Tresoldi, will need to be in top form if they want to challenge Cologne. On the other hand, FC Cologne, led by their experienced striker, Steffen Tigges, looks to continue their winning form, which they have shown in recent matches. The last head-to-head match ended in a draw, but AI suggests Cologne's slightly stronger overall rating (0.604 vs 0.45) could be the deciding factor this time. Cologne's recent performance shows they are a force to be reckoned with. Football fans worldwide will be tuning in to see if the AI prediction comes to fruition in this exciting 2. Bundesliga clash.

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H2H Record before the game