Hannover 96 II vs Kickers Emden prediction 06.05.2026 | Regionalliga Nord

Hannover’s second team look sharp going forward, and that is probably their biggest strength right now. Just two defeats in the last ten league matches tells you they are not easy to beat. Daniel Stendel’s side have scored six goals across their last two games, which suggests confidence is high in attack.

That 5-1 win over Werder Bremen II was not just about the result, it was the way chances were created so consistently. At the Eilenriedestadion, the young Hannover side have been reliable. Scoring in most home matches, and winning three of the last four, builds a certain rhythm.

Alexander Vogel has quietly become important, now second in the scoring charts with four goals. He should keep his place. Injuries, though, do limit options slightly. Giordinelo Meulens remains out long term, and Joseph Ganda is also unavailable. Still, the attacking setup looks strong enough.

Kickers Emden arrive in decent form, which makes this less straightforward than it first appears. Four straight league wins is not something you ignore, especially when goals have been flowing. In three of those matches, Emden scored four goals, which shows they can be quite direct going forward.

Away form has helped them a lot this season. Two recent away wins, scoring six goals in total, suggest they are comfortable on the road. However, there is a slight concern at the back for boss Stefan Emmerling. Conceding five goals in the last two league matches hints at defensive gaps that better teams could exploit.

There is also a suspension to deal with. Bent Andresen misses out after his red card, which weakens their defensive options further. Tido Steffens, with 12 goals, remains the main threat up front, supported by Steffen and Schiller. The attack looks fine, but balance might be an issue.