Holstein Kiel vs Hannover: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Holstein Kiel host Hannover 96 at Holstein-Stadion on Saturday 12 December 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the 2. Bundesliga (round 16). Holstein Kiel have had 57 days of rest since playing Hertha (2. Bundesliga); Hannover have had 56 after facing St. Pauli and travel about 223 km. Holstein Kiel are without 2 players (Younes Namli, Filip Krastev); Hannover have no reported absences.