Paderborn and Darmstadt 98 face each other on Friday 12.19.2025, 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 Darmstadt 98, 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.
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Paderborn Win
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Paderborn preview
Paderborn heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 16 matches, Paderborn secured 10 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Paderborn's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 27 victories so far.
Paderborn has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 91 goals, of which 26 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.63 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Filip Bilbija, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Mika Baur has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Paderborn has conceded 16 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1 per game) and 68 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Darmstadt 98 preview
Darmstadt 98 comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 9 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 14 draws, and 18 losses.
The Lilies's attack has been highly effective, scoring 95 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.69 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.7.
The Lilies's offensive system is led by Isac Lidberg, the team's top scorer this season. The swedish forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Fraser Hornby. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.94 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 77 goals in 56 matches, averaging 1.38 per match.
Head to head: Paderborn vs Darmstadt 98
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Paderborn
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L W |
2 |
| Home | L L W W W |
1.88 |
| Away | W L W W W |
2.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.38 | 0.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 63% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 13% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.77 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.55 | 1.15 |
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W D D |
2.33 |
| Away | D W L D W |
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 67% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.89 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.69 | 2 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.89 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 56% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 22% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 56% | 71% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.77 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.33 | 1.68 |
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