SV Darmstadt 98
- SV Darmstadt 98 is currently 5th in the 2. Bundesliga with 52 points from 33 games.
- Darmstadt, playing at home, is on a poor run of form (D2, L3) and has fallen to 5th in the table after a defeat to Karlsruher SC (2-1) and a draw with Preussen Muenster (1-1) in their last two outings.
- Their form on their home ground remains very strong (W10, D5, L1).
- Florian Kohfeldt has been at the helm since September 2024 and his side plays an orderly 4-2-3-1 formation that is patient in build-up and aggressive in counter-pressing, looking to dominate the centre of the field and use quick transitions to create chances in the final third.
SC Paderborn 07
- SC Paderborn 07 is 4th in the 2. Bundesliga with 59 points from 33 matches.
- Paderborn, meanwhile, are right in the mix of the promotion race in 4th place and are looking to continue their push for promotion.
- Their recent results, however, have been mixed - a 5-1 loss to Elversberg, a 2-3 home loss to Schalke 04, and a 2-2 draw with Karlsruher SC - and they will be looking to bounce back after their last away game ended in defeat.
- Ralf Kettemann has built Paderborn around a much more disciplined, fluid back three and is careful to ensure that his team progress the ball with minimal risk from the wide areas where his wide triangles can stretch the play and create space for their wingers.
Key Players
- Isac Lidberg
- Isac Lidberg is the Lilies’ main man, with his 17 goals in 29 league appearances powering them to their current position.
- He is in good form, scoring 3 of their last 7 goals, and will be their main attacking threat on Sunday.
- Bilbija
- Bilbija has been Paderborn’s main man this term, scoring 15 goals in 28 appearances.
- He has scored 5 in their last 5 games and is in excellent form coming into this one.
Betting Insights
Both teams will be pushing for the win as they battle it out for promotion, with Darmstadt’s impressive home record and recent poor form making them the best bet.
Prediction
This game should see both sides get on the scoreboard as a result, and we’re going with a Darmstadt win and over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
