Paderborn and Karlsruher SC face each other on Friday 05.08.2026, 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 KSC, 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 Karlsruher SC
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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 32 matches, Paderborn secured 17 victories, 7 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.81 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Paderborn's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
Paderborn has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 60 goals, of which 55 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.72 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Filip Bilbija, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Raphael Obermair has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Paderborn has conceded 43 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.34 per game) and 48 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.41 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Karlsruher SC preview
Karlsruher SC comes into the game with 32 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 12 victories, 7 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.34 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses.
KSC's attack has been highly effective, scoring 56 goals during this period. Of that total, 50 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.56 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.65.
Eurofighter's offensive system is led by Marvin Wanitzek, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Marvin Wanitzek. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 60 goals with an average of 1.88 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 63 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.85 per match.
Head to head: Paderborn vs Karlsruher SC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Paderborn
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2 |
| Away | L D W D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 63% | 44% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 3.63 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.72 | 2.06 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.34 | 1.56 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 81% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 13% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 6% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 50% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.91 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.39 | 1.32 |
Karlsruher SC
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Home | W L W W D |
2 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 56% | 19% |
| Goals | 3.44 | 3.75 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 2.06 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.69 | 2.06 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 81% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 13% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 6% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 44% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.43 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.71 | 1.77 |
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