Paderborn (home)
- SC Paderborn 07 are undefeated in their last 5 matches (W3, D2).
- Kettemann has overseen an impressive campaign since taking the reins in July 2025, as his high-tempo, pressing, possession-based strategy has Paderborn averaging 1.93 goals per game in their home matches in the 2. Bundesliga, while conceding 1.36 goals per match.
1.FC Magdeburg (away)
Petrik Sander has taken a more pragmatic, possession-light approach to his first season in charge of Magdeburg since November 2025, which has seen his team average 1.64 goals scored and 1.71 conceded in away league matches.
Head-to-Head
- SC Paderborn 07 have won 2 and drawn 1 of their last 3 head-to-head matches against 1.FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga, including a 1-0 away win just 5 months ago.
- While Magdeburg have failed to win on their last 2 away matches against Paderborn, Sander’s players have found form of late and will likely offer more of a challenge on Sunday.
Key Players
- The hosts have made a habit of scoring multiple goals in recent weeks, with Filip Bilbija (10 goals in 23 appearances) their main goal scorer in the league, followed by Stefano Marino, who has scored 3 goals in his last 5 games.
- Magdeburg main marksman, Mateusz Zukowski, has scored 15 times in 16 appearances this term, and has bagged 4 in his last 5.
Betting Insights
- Paderborn are the favorite at 1.85, and their recent form, head-to-head dominance and greater attacking firepower should see them take another step towards promotion on Sunday.
- The odds for over 2.5 goals are set at 1.48, so the goal-line looks a touch low for this clash between 2. Bundesliga high-scoring regulars, with both sides averaging over 1.5 goals scored per match.
- Backing both teams to score at 1.42 seems like a sound wager for Sunday’s clash, with Paderborn favored to secure the win.
Prediction
Paderborn’s width, pressing and high-tempo game against Magdeburg’s compactness and patience could lead to an open, end-to-end game .
