SV Darmstadt 98
- SV Darmstadt 98 are in third in the 2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 table with 32 points from 16 games, just ahead of fourth-placed SC Paderborn 07, who also have 32 points.
- SV Darmstadt 98 have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches.
- Florian Kohfeldt has done a brilliant job at Darmstadt 98 since taking over in September 2024.
- Isac Lidberg is still Darmstadt’s talisman, top scoring with 11 goals in 15 league appearances, but Marco Richter has been the catalyst in recent weeks, providing three assists in their last five games and creating some of their best chances.
- Darmstadt will aim to control possession and structure their game.
SC Paderborn 07
- SC Paderborn 07 have won two and lost three of their last five league matches.
- Ralf Kettemann has been in charge at Paderborn 07 since July 2025, and his approach has been pragmatic but adaptable.
- They have won five and lost three of their eight home league games this season, averaging 1.62 goals per game at home in the 2. Bundesliga 2025/2026.
- Their back three is fluid, and they play high-paced soccer, playing fast in transition and pressing the ball aggressively when out of possession.
- Filip Bilbija is their top scorer in the league with eight goals in 16 appearances, while Laurin Curda has scored three goals in their last five.
Head-to-Head
SV Darmstadt 98 have won one and lost two of their last three head-to-head meetings with SC Paderborn 07 .
Key Players
- Isac Lidberg is still Darmstadt’s talisman, top scoring with 11 goals in 15 league appearances.
- Marco Richter has been the catalyst in recent weeks, providing three assists in their last five games and creating some of their best chances.
- Filip Bilbija is their top scorer in the league with eight goals in 16 appearances.
- Laurin Curda has stepped up a gear in recent outings, scoring three goals in their last five.
Betting Insights
- Paderborn 07 are the slight favorites at 2.17 while Darmstadt are 3.15 to come away with the points.
- There is value in the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.73 for an attacking and open game.
Prediction
- Both teams are in the promotion frame, and both will be looking to gain the upper hand in this match.
- This clash will be a chess match in the half-spaces and on the flanks, and it could come down to small tactical margins or the execution of set plays.
