Paderborn will look to bounce back from a heavy 5-1 defeat to Elversberg when they host Karlsruher, with a win potentially pushing them into the automatic promotion places on the final stretch of the season. As Karlsruher head into Friday's game with the lack of motivation, we predict a 3-1 home win. Paderborn remain one of the most entertaining sides in the division, averaging 4.1 total goals per game and seeing BTTS in an eye-catching 90% of their last 10 matches. Their home form is even stronger, scoring 2.8 goals per game, although suspension for striker Steffen Tigges is a notable blow. Despite that setback, Paderborn’s attacking numbers remain elite, and they have failed to score in none of their last 10 matches.
Karlsruher travel to North Rhine-Westphalia after a 2-1 win over Darmstadt but sit mid-table with little left to play for. Their away form is less convincing, averaging just 0.75 goals scored per game on the road and losing three of their last four away fixtures. However, they have been involved in open matches overall, with 70% BTTS across their recent games.
Considering Paderborn's motivation and elite home attacking form, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (both sides average high combined goal totals)
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Friday 8 May 2026 at 17:30.
What is our Paderborn vs Karlsruher prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Paderborn 3 - 1 Karlsruher
Paderborn vs Karlsruher Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Filip Bilbija @ -125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Filip Bilbija @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Paderborn -1 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Paderborn -1 @ -105 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -700 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Paderborn to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Paderborn to Win/Paderborn to Win @ 100 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Paderborn - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferPaderborn Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwddwwwdll | 1.80 |
| Home | wdwwl | 2.00 |
| Away | wdwdl | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 4.80 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.80 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 1.78 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.43 | 1.44 |
Karlsruher Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdlwlwllw | 1.60 |
| Home | wdwwlw | 2.17 |
| Away | wlll | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 4.33 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.67 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.61 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.77 | 1.48 | 2.20 |
Paderborn vs Karlsruher Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Paderborn (43%)
21 Matches
Karlsruher (33%)
Paderborn vs Karlsruher Past Results
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