Hannover 96 - Wolfsburg

Christian Eriksen's absence looms large for Wolfsburg as they prepare to face Hannover 96 at Heinz von Heiden-Arena on Sunday, 16 August 2026, for matchday 2 of the 2. Bundesliga. Eriksen, a key figure for the visitors, is sidelined through injury, potentially altering Wolfsburg's attacking dynamics. Their expected XI features Robert Glatzel and Fabian Reese up front, supported by a midfield including Elvis Rexhbecaj and Vini Souza, tasked with overcoming Hannover's defensive setup.

Hannover 96, having started their league campaign with a 3-1 defeat away to Energie Cottbus on 9 August, will be looking to secure their first points of the season. Their expected lineup includes forwards Benjamin Kaellman and Mustapha Bundu, aiming to exploit any vulnerabilities in the Wolfsburg defence. The visitors, meanwhile, drew their opening fixture 0-0 against Kaiserslautern, indicating a cautious start to their season.