Hannover 96 and Paderborn face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Hannover 96's home ground, the HDI-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between 96 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 Hannover 96 vs Paderborn
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Over 9.5 Corners
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Hannover 96 preview
Hannover 96 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 29 matches, 96 secured 15 victories, 8 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.83 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Hannover's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Hannover 96 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 49 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.69 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Benjamin Källman, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Noel Aséko Nkili has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Hannover 96 has conceded 35 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.21 per game) and 36 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Paderborn preview
Paderborn comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 17 victories, 6 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.97 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.
Paderborn's attack has been highly effective, scoring 56 goals during this period. Of that total, 51 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.76 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.81.
Paderborn's offensive system is led by Filip Bilbija, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Laurin Curda. The defender has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.17 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.26 per match.
Head to head: Hannover 96 vs Paderborn
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Hannover 96
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Away | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 2.57 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.69 | 1.43 | 1.93 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 34% | 36% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 29% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 66% | 50% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.86 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.21 | 1.44 |
Paderborn
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 3.53 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.76 | 2.07 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.47 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 80% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 13% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 7% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 66% | 47% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.95 | 1.49 |
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xGA
|
1.37 | 1.38 | 1.37 |
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