Paderborn and Bochum face each other on Friday 09.12.2025, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Paderborn's home ground, the Benteler-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Paderborn and Bochum, 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 Paderborn vs Bochum
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Paderborn preview
Paderborn heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 4 matches, Paderborn secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Paderborn's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Paderborn has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 7 goals, of which 4 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Adriano Grimaldi, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Laurin Curda has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Paderborn has conceded 4 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1 per game) and 5 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bochum preview
Bochum comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.75 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses.
VfL Bochum's attack has been highly effective, scoring 8 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.6.
VfL Bochum's offensive system is led by Gerrit Holtmann, the team's top scorer this season. The german forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Felix Passlack. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 9 goals in 5 matches, averaging 1.8 per match.
Head to head: Paderborn vs Bochum
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Paderborn
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D D W |
1.25 |
| Home | L W |
1.5 |
| Away | D D D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.39 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.33 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Bochum
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W L |
0.75 |
| Home | L W W |
1.5 |
| Away | L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.89 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 0.58 | 1.87 |
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