Darmstadt vs Paderborn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Darmstadt vs Paderborn

Darmstadt square off against Paderborn at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Sunday 17 May.

Darmstadt look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap against Paderborn. You can get the home team at +0.5 at -114 which means a return if they draw or win, with both outcomes possible here.

Darmstadt played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at LVM-Preussenstadion against Preussen Munster. Florian Kohfeldt's team recorded a whopping 73% of possession and had seven shots on target, while Isac Lidberg registered the goal.

Paderborn played Karlsruher SC at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Home Deluxe Arena. The Black and Blues enjoyed 49% possession and had six shots on goal, with Filip Bilbija and Sebastian Klaas both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Paderborn have avoided defeat against Darmstadt in the past three games, with their last clash being a 2-2 draw at Home Deluxe Arena. The 9 past H2H meetings have involved five Darmstadt victories, one draw and three Paderborn wins.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Paderborn	33	17	8	8	57	45	12	57:45	59
5	Darmstadt	33	13	13	7	57	43	14	57:43	52

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Darmstadt have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The Hesse side have averaged 55.1% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Isac Lidberg leads the way with 5 goals, with Fraser Hornby and Yosuke Furukawa scoring 2 each. Fraser Hornby is the top assists maker on 2.

Paderborn have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.9 goals from 11.0 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Ralf Kettemann's men average 48.5% possession, 4.2 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 7.7 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Filip Bilbija has recorded 7 goals, Stefano Marino 4, with Calvin Brackelmann and Steffen Tigges both managing 2. Raphael Obermair and Laurin Curda are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Darmstadt predicted lineup (3-5-2): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Kai Klefisch, Patric Pfeiffer, Matej Maglica, Yosuke Furukawa, Marco Richter, Hiroki Akiyama, Niklas Schmidt, Raoul Petretta, Killian Corredor, Isac Lidberg.

Paderborn predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Dennis Seimen (GK), Tjark Scheller, Felix Götze, Calvin Brackelmann, Laurin Curda, Mika Baur, Santiago Castañeda, Jonah Sticker, Nick Bätzner, Filip Bilbija, Stefano Marino.

Darmstadt vs Paderborn Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Darmstadt vs Paderborn betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We are backing Darmstadt +0.5 at -114 and feel confident with this prediction. A positive result can be achieved on the Asian Handicap in this 2. Bundesliga game, with the stats backing up this verdict.

The 2. Bundesliga tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Darmstadt vs Paderborn league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 17 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 6 of their last 9 games against Paderborn.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Darmstadt 2 - 2 Paderborn

One bet that has caught our eye is a 2-2 correct score draw. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isac Lidberg to Score +148

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt) has scored in his past two 2. Bundesliga matches The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +148.

Latest Isac Lidberg Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+148

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Paderborn Under 5.5 Corners -115

Paderborn have not covered the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive away games, with Darmstadt conceding under 5.5 corners in their past two matches. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Paderborn to fall short and you can land odds of -115.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Darmstadt

Total

9.80 4.50 5.30

Home

10.90 5.10 5.80

Away

10.40 4.80 5.60

Paderborn

Total

7.90 4.20 3.70

Home

10.60 5.50 5.10

Away

7.40 4.10 3.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-102

Darmstadt Corners

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+106

Paderborn Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-115

Most Corners

1

+190

X

+700

2

-200

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Darmstadt vs Paderborn Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Paderborn are the -118 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 54% chance of triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the latest odds. Darmstadt are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +250.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Paderborn available at -238 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Darmstadt at +163.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -303.

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Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+300

2

-118

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+165

2

+125

Double Chance

1X

-119

12

-526

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+163

2

-238

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-114

2 Hcp -0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+190

Over 2.5

-286

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-303

No

+188

Filip Bilbija can be backed to find the net anytime at -123, with +260 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Filip Bilbija (Paderborn)

First

-123

Anytime

+260

Steffen Tigges (Paderborn)

First

+138

Anytime

+430

Sven Michel (Paderborn)

First

+138

Anytime

+430

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)

First

+148

Anytime

+450

Mika Baur (Paderborn)

First

+163

Anytime

+450

David Kinsombi (Paderborn)

First

+163

Anytime

+475

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Sebastian Klaas (Paderborn)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Raphael Obermair (Paderborn)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn)

First

+255

Anytime

+700

Felix Götze (Paderborn)

First

+255

Anytime

+800

Mattes Hansen (Paderborn)

First

+265

Anytime

+750

Luca Marseiler (Darmstadt)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Fynn Lakenmacher (Darmstadt)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Marco Richter (Darmstadt)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Laurin Curda (Paderborn)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Calvin Brackelmann (Paderborn)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Merveille Papela (Darmstadt)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Tjark Scheller (Paderborn)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Kai Klefisch (Darmstadt)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Marcel Hoffmeier (Paderborn)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Aleksandar Vukotic (Darmstadt)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Darmstadt have failed to win in their last three matches at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt's team have seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Paderborn have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

When the sides last met at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, Paderborn beat Darmstadt 1-0. Both teams have secured two victories in the past 4 H2H matches at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Darmstadt Home Stats		7-2-1	3.30	2.20	1.10	5	5	5	5
Paderborn Away Stats		3-3-4	2.90	1.40	1.50	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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