Paderborn vs Schalke 04 — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 2. Bundesliga, Germany
🕒 Sunday 26th April, 12:30 BST

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Over 8.5 Corners

Paderborn hold a clear edge at home this season (6/10, 60%), while Schalke 04 are less consistent on the road (3/10, 30%). The match may be competitive, but home advantage is meaningful here — see our Home Win stats.

Paderborn consistently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 Goals in 80%), while Schalke 04 are lower on the road (40%). The hosts' attacking threat could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Both Paderborn and Schalke 04 frequently see both teams scoring (90% and 60% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

Paderborn regularly reach high corner totals at home (90%), while Schalke 04 are lower on the road (40%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Paderborn see 9+ corners in 100% of home games, Schalke 04 in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full 2. Bundesliga table for the 2025/2026 season, with Paderborn (th) and Schalke 04 (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

2. Bundesliga 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Schalke 04 A 29 17 7 5 41:25 +16 58
2 Paderborn H 29 17 6 6 51:34 +17 57
3 Hannover 96 29 15 8 6 49:35 +14 53
4 Elversberg 29 15 7 7 49:32 +17 52
5 Darmstadt 98 29 13 11 5 50:34 +16 50
6 Hertha BSC 29 13 8 8 43:34 +9 47
7 Kaiserslautern 29 14 4 11 49:41 +8 46
8 Karlsruher SC 29 11 7 11 47:53 -6 40
9 Nürnberg 29 10 7 12 38:40 -2 37
10 VfL Bochum 1848 29 9 9 11 43:41 +2 36
11 Holstein Kiel 29 8 8 13 36:43 -7 32
12 Dynamo Dresden 29 8 8 13 47:47 0 32
13 DSC Arminia Bielefeld 29 8 7 14 42:44 -2 31
14 Fortuna Düsseldorf 29 9 4 16 27:45 -18 31
15 Magdeburg 29 9 3 17 46:55 -9 30
16 Eintracht Braunschweig 29 8 6 15 31:49 -18 30
17 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 29 8 6 15 40:61 -21 30
18 Preußen Münster 29 6 10 13 31:47 -16 28

Team Form

Paderborn hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Schalke 04 have been less consistent on the road (30%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Lost 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Paderborn have seen both teams score in 90% of home games this season, Schalke 04 in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 9 (90%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Paderborn frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Schalke 04 are lower on the road (40%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Under Goals

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Under 1.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 10 (100%)

Team Goals

Paderborn have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Schalke 04 in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 21 (2.1 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 10 (1 avg)

Match Corners

Both Paderborn (100% Over 8.5 at home) and Schalke 04 (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 7 (70%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Paderborn have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Schalke 04 have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Paderborn (Home Form) Schalke 04 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

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  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    76% combined
  • Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Crystal Palace U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 home matches this season · Arsenal U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    72% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.84
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Paderborn vs Schalke 04 Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Paderborn vs Schalke 04?

Over 8.5 Corners — Paderborn see 9+ corners in 100% of home games, Schalke 04 in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Paderborn or Schalke 04?

Paderborn hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in 2. Bundesliga this season, while Schalke 04 have won only 30% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Paderborn and Schalke 04?

Possibly — Paderborn frequently see both teams score at home (90%), while Schalke 04 are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Paderborn and Schalke 04?

Possibly — Paderborn frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Schalke 04 are lower on the road (40%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Paderborn or Schalke 04?

Paderborn have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Schalke 04's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Paderborn and Schalke 04?

Yes — both Paderborn (100% Over 8.5 at home) and Schalke 04 (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in 2. Bundesliga. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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