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

Hannover 96 host Kaiserslautern at HDI Arena on Wednesday 28 October 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC, in the DFB-Pokal (round 2). Prediction markets make Hannover the favourite at 52%, with the draw at 24% (Polymarket). Hannover have had 11 days of rest since playing St. Pauli (2. Bundesliga); Kaiserslautern have had 11 after facing Bochum and travel about 353 km. Hannover are without 1 player (Mustapha Bundu); Kaiserslautern are missing 1 (Owen Gibs).