Karlsruher vs Paderborn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025
KSC Can Battle Well Against Paderborn
We think Karlsruher look like a good bet at -100 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give the home team the edge against promotion hopefuls Paderborn, with our stake equally split between +0.5 and +1.0.
KSC 2-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H
Karlsruher SC played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Jahnstadion Regensburg against Jahn Regensburg. KSC had six shots on target and enjoyed 60% possession, with Marvin Wanitzek and Dzenis Burnic scoring one goal apiece.
Paderborn made it back-to-back victories after a 2-1 home win over Magdeburg at Home Deluxe Arena. The North Rhine-Westphalia team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 56% possession and four shots on goal, with Calvin Brackelmann and Felix Goetze both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Karlsruher had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Home Deluxe Arena, they recorded a 2-1 away win over Paderborn. In the previous 9 H2H matches, we’ve seen four Paderborn victories, two Karlsruher wins and three draws.
2. Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
Karlsruher have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. The Baden-Wurttemberg side have averaged 51.3% possession and 4.4 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 3.9 corners from 10.5 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Marvin Wanitzek has found the net 4 times, Louey Ben Farhat 3, with Dzenis Burnic and two other players on 1. Bambase Conte has recorded the most assists with 3.
Paderborn – Last 10 League GamesPaderborn have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.2% possession, 5.9 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.
Filip Bilbija got 4 goals, Adriano Grimaldi notched 3, while Raphael Obermair and two other players scored 2. Aaron Zehnter has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Karlsruher confirmed lineup (3-3-2-2): Max Weiss (GK), Christoph Kobald, Marcel Franke, Marcel Beifus, Sebastian Jung, Leon Jensen, David Herold, Dzenis Burnic, Marvin Wanitzek, Bambase Conte, Lilian Egloff.
Paderborn confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Manuel Riemann (GK), Tjark Scheller, Felix Goetze, Calvin Brackelmann, Raphael Obermair, Marcel Hoffmeier, Mattes Hansen, Aaron Zehnter, Marvin Mehlem, Filip Bilbija, Ilyas Ansah.
Karlsruher vs Paderborn Prediction & Betting Tips
Karlsruher +0.75 could be a good bet at odds of -100 in this 2. Bundesliga clash. Our experts are confident that the underdogs can perform well and we don’t think they’ll be easily beaten.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.
Key Karlsruher vs Paderborn league stats:
KSC +0.75 Probability
According to the odds, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +700 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Marvin Wanitzek (KSC) has racked up three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +310 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction
There’s been an average of 5.40 corners for Karlsruher in their past 10 home games, with the corner count against Paderborn going over 4.5 in their last three matches. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Karlsruher Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -100 available.






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Karlsruher vs Paderborn Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Make Paderborn Most Likely Winners
The favourites are 60% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Paderborn being priced at -147 to come away with a victory in this 2. Bundesliga game. The market implies that Karlsruher SC are the most unlikely to win at +300.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Paderborn are +112 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Karlsruher are +290 and the draw is priced at +165.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -238.
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Felix Platte Top of First Goalscorer List
Those interested in Felix Platte to find the net anytime can get +155, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +430.




- 2. Bundesliga: 21/12 2024 Paderborn 1 Karlsruher 2
- 2. Bundesliga: 13/04 2024 Paderborn 1 Karlsruher 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 05/11 2023 Karlsruher 0 Paderborn 3
- 2. Bundesliga: 27/01 2023 Karlsruher 0 Paderborn 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 17/07 2022 Paderborn 5 Karlsruher 0
- 2. Bundesliga: 10/04 2022 Paderborn 2 Karlsruher 2
- 2. Bundesliga: 31/10 2021 Karlsruher 2 Paderborn 4
- 2. Bundesliga: 19/03 2021 Paderborn 2 Karlsruher 2
- 2. Bundesliga: 28/11 2020 Karlsruher 1 Paderborn 0


- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Karlsruher this season are Marvin Wanitzek (13), Budu Zivzivadze (12), Fabian Schleusener (6)
- Top Assistors for Karlsruher this season are Marvin Wanitzek (12), Bambase Conte (5), Budu Zivzivadze (4)
Karlsruher vs Paderborn Lineups & Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Karlsruher vs Paderborn team news.
The 2. Bundesliga squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.
Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 3-3-2-2
Paderborn Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 3-3-2-2
Paderborn Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Karlsruher Substitutes
- 5Robin Heusser
- 18Aki Koch
- 21Meiko Waschenbach
- 26Benedikt Bauer
- 27Ali Eren Ersungur
- 29Lasse Guenther
- 30Robin Himmelmann
- 32Robin Bormuth
Paderborn Substitutes
- 5Santiago Castaneda
- 11Sven Michel
- 17Laurin Curda
- 19Luca Herrmann
- 26Sebastian Klaas
- 30Markus Schubert
- 36Felix Platte
- 39Adriano Grimaldi
- 46Luis Engelns
Previous Karlsruher Lineups
Previous Paderborn Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | A. Bielefeld | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 |
2 | Darmstadt | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
3 | Hannover 96 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
4 | Braunschweig | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
5 | Karlsruher | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
6 | Paderborn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
7 | Greuther Furth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 3 |
8 | Magdeburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
9 | Schalke 04 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
10 | Kaiserslautern | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
11 | Bochum | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
12 | Elversberg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
13 | Preussen Munster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
14 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
15 | D. Dresden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 0 |
16 | Nurnberg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:2 | 0 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
18 | F. Dusseldorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | A. Bielefeld | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
2 | Darmstadt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
3 | Bochum | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
4 | Braunschweig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
5 | Karlsruher | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
6 | Greuther Furth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
7 | Paderborn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
8 | Schalke 04 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
9 | Hannover 96 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
10 | Kaiserslautern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
11 | Elversberg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
12 | Preussen Munster | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | Hertha BSC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
14 | D. Dresden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
15 | Magdeburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
16 | Nurnberg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
18 | F. Dusseldorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |

















