2. Bundesliga· Regular Season - 31· Home Deluxe Arena
SC Paderborn 07
FC Schalke 042-3
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SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04 Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 26 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04 tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5SC Paderborn 07 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 83% | 1.21 | - |
| AH2 +1.5FC Schalke 04 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| 1XSC Paderborn 07 or Draw | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 65% | 1.53 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 64% | 1.56 | - |
| X2FC Schalke 04 or Draw | 63% | 1.58 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| 1SC Paderborn 07 to win | 37% | 2.72 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 35% | 2.87 | - |
| 2FC Schalke 04 to win | 32% | 3.09 | - |
| XDraw | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| AH1 -1.5SC Paderborn 07 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.57 | - |
| AH2 -1.5FC Schalke 04 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 17% | 5.88 | - |
SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04 preview & analysis
Match preview
SC Paderborn 07 host FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 31) at Home Deluxe Arena on Sunday, 26 April 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, SC Paderborn 07 have won 2, FC Schalke 04 have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.8 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes SC Paderborn 07 narrow favourites: SC Paderborn 07 37%, draw 31%, FC Schalke 04 32%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.7 - 1.6 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 65% for both teams to score.
Head to head
2. Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 21 | 7 | 6 | +19 | 70 |
| 2 |  SV Elversberg | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +25 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +14 | 62 |
| 4 |  Hannover 96 | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | +16 | 60 |
| 5 |  SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | +12 | 52 |
| 6 |  1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | +5 | 52 |
| 7 |  Hertha BSC | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | +3 | 51 |
| 8 |  1. FC Nürnberg | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | +2 | 46 |
| 9 |  VfL Bochum | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | +2 | 44 |
| 10 |  Karlsruher SC | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | -11 | 44 |
| 11 |  Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | +1 | 41 |
| 12 |  Holstein Kiel | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -4 | 41 |
| 13 |  Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | +2 | 39 |
| 14 |  1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 12 | 3 | 19 | -6 | 39 |
| 15 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -18 | 37 |
| 16 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -19 | 37 |
| 17 |  Fortuna Düsseldorf | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | -20 | 37 |
| 18 |  Preußen Münster | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -23 | 30 |
SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04?
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SC Paderborn 07 are favourites. Our model gives SC Paderborn 07 a 37% chance of winning, FC Schalke 04 32%, and the draw 31%.
Will both teams score in SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04?
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We rate both teams to score at 65%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04 kick off?
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SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04 kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn.
