Paderborn vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips | 26/04/2026

Paderborn vs Schalke Prediction and Betting Tips | 26 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

25 April 2026 • 13:01 UTC • 1 min read

Paderborn vs Schalke Prediction and Betting Tips 26 April 2026

All eyes will be on the Home Deluxe Arena as 2. Bundesliga leaders Schalke 04 travel to face second-placed Paderborn in a high-stakes top-of-the-table clash. As both sides look sharp up front, we predict a 2-2 draw. The hosts head into this game following a 1-1 draw with Hannover, extending a strong but slightly inconsistent run (2.20 PPG). At home they are particularly dangerous (2.60 PPG), scoring 2.8 goals per game, but injuries to Copado, Baurle, and Hoffmeier weaken their attacking and defensive depth.

Schalke, meanwhile, sit top of the table and continue to impress despite missing injured star Edin Dzeko, who was not needed in a commanding 4-1 win over Munster. Their form (2.10 PPG) shows resilience, while their defensive record is among the best in the league, conceding just 1.20 goals per game. There are no other fresh injury worries in the visiting team.

As both teams have great attacking potential, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score. Additionally, Over 2.5 goals and Over 3.5 yellow cards (derby match) bets are worth considering.

This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 12:30.

What is our Paderborn vs Schalke prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Paderborn 2 - 2 Schalke

Paderborn vs Schalke Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 175 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Kenan Karaman @ 150 Odds
First Goalscorer: Kenan Karaman @ 500 Odds
Asian Handicap: Schalke +0.5 @ -174 Odds
European Handicap: Schalke +1 @ -188 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -188 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
Clean Sheet: Paderborn - No @ -350 Odds

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Paderborn Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wdwwddwwwd	2.20
Home	wwdww	2.60
Away	dwdwd	1.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	80%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	3.30	4.40	2.20
Scored	2.10	2.80	1.40
Conceded	1.20	1.60	0.80
BTTS	80%	100%	60%
Clean Sheets	20%	0%	40%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	20%
Expected Goals	1.63	1.93	1.34
Expected Goals Against	1.52	1.31	1.73

Schalke Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwdwddlwww	2.10
Home	wwdww	2.60
Away	wddlw	1.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	80%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	3.80	2.40
Scored	1.90	2.60	1.20
Conceded	1.20	1.20	1.20
BTTS	70%	60%	80%
Clean Sheets	20%	40%	0%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	20%
Expected Goals	1.95	2.30	1.61
Expected Goals Against	1.14	1.16	1.12