Schalke 04 and Paderborn face each other on Friday 11.28.2025, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Schalke 04's home ground, the VELTINS-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Schalke 04 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 Schalke 04 vs Paderborn
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Schalke 04 preview
Schalke 04 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 13 matches, Die Königsblauen secured 9 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.15 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Schalke 04's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Schalke 04 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 17 goals, of which 16 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.23 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Moussa Sylla, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Soufian El-Faouzi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Schalke 04 has conceded 7 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 0.54 per game) and 11 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.73 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Paderborn preview
Paderborn comes into the game with 13 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 9 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.23 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Paderborn's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 20 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.54 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.67.
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 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Laurin Curda. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.92 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 15 matches, averaging 1.13 per match.
Head to head: Schalke 04 vs Paderborn
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W W |
2.15 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.5 |
| Away | D L W W W |
1.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 69% | 83% | 57% |
| Goals | 1.77 | 1.67 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.17 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 0.54 | 0.5 | 0.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 54% | 50% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 17% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 69% | 67% | 71% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.59 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.05 | 1 | 1.09 |
Paderborn
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.23 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.14 |
| Away | W W W W D |
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 69% | 71% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 3 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.71 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 1.29 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 57% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 29% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 69% | 57% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.87 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.54 | 1.19 |
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