SC Paderborn 07
- Paderborn have 57 points from 29 matches, four more than Hannover 96, who have played the same number of matches.
- Paderborn have the momentum, coming into this fixture unbeaten in five league games (W3, D2).
- Paderborn have won three successive matches.
Hannover 96
Hannover have a more patchy form with two wins, two draws and one defeat over their last five.
Head-to-Head
The most recent meeting between these teams was a 2-0 away win for Hannover 96 earlier this season.
Key Players
- Paderborn’s attack has been in irresistible form of late, with Filip Bilbija in particularly fine fettle.
- Bilbija has 14 goals in 24 2. Bundesliga matches and has scored five of Paderborn’s last 11 goals.
- Neubauer has chipped in with two goals in Hannover’s last six and could be another dangerous option in the anytime goalscorer market.
- Benjamin Kaellman has been Hannover’s key goal threat this season, scoring 13 goals in 28 league appearances, and he is the best option in the scorer wager for Saturday’s matchup.
Betting Insights
- A high-tempo, high-pressure matchup is likely when these two sides meet on Saturday.
- Paderborn are flying under Ralf Kettemann and his intense, attacking, high-pressing style has seen the side surge in the last few months.
- Hannover boss Christian Titz has installed a very different tactical identity at Hannover 96, a patient, possession-based team that aims to stretch the opposition and pick them off on the counter attack.
- Paderborn are the better team right now and their pressing game could force Hannover into mistakes and turnovers on Saturday, so an away win is the main selection for this fixture.
- Odds: away win 3.0; Over 2.5 at 1.57; Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.45.
Prediction
- Main pick: Paderborn to win.
- Secondary plays: Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes.
