Darmstadt 98 and Paderborn face each other on Sunday 05.17.2026, at 14:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Darmstadt 98's home ground, the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Lilies and Paderborn, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Darmstadt 98 vs Paderborn
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Darmstadt 98 preview
Darmstadt 98 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 33 matches, The Lilies secured 13 victories, 13 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.58 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Lilies's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Darmstadt 98 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 63 goals, of which 57 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.73 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Isac Lidberg, who has found the back of the net 17 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Marco Richter has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Darmstadt 98 has conceded 43 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.3 per game) and 46 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.28 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Paderborn preview
Paderborn comes into the game with 33 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 17 victories, 8 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.79 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.
Paderborn's attack has been highly effective, scoring 62 goals during this period. Of that total, 57 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.73 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.77.
Paderborn's offensive system is led by Filip Bilbija, the team's top scorer this season. The german forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Raphael Obermair. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 45 goals with an average of 1.36 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 50 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.43 per match.
Head to head: Darmstadt 98 vs Paderborn
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Away | D L L L D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 63% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.03 | 2.94 | 3.12 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 2 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 0.94 | 1.65 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 76% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 44% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 19% | 12% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 69% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.63 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.46 | 1.84 |
Paderborn
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L D W |
1 |
| Home | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | L D W D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 59% | 44% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 3.65 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 2.06 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1.59 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 82% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 12% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 6% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 53% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.91 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.37 | 1.32 |
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