Paderborn vs Karlsruher Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 May 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Paderborn vs Karlsruher

Paderborn host Karlsruher at Home Deluxe Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 8 May.

We’re going to side with Karlsruher +1 at odds of +106. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Paderborn by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

Paderborn have been defeated in back-to-back 2. Bundesliga games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-1 loss against Elversberg at Ursapharm-Arena. The Black and Blues had six shots on target and enjoyed 58% possession, while Calvin Brackelmann bagged the goal.

Karlsruher SC have lost three straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Darmstadt at BBBank Wildpark. The Baden-Wurttemberg club were 48% in the possession stakes and had seven shots on goal, with Marvin Wanitzek and Shio Fukuda on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Paderborn won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-0 away victory was recorded against Karlsruher at BBBank Wildpark. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Paderborn, two for Karlsruher and three draws.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Paderborn	33	17	8	8	57	45	12	57:45	59
9	Karlsruher	33	12	8	13	52	62	-10	52:62	44

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Paderborn have had 49.0% possession and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.3 corners.

Filip Bilbija is the top scorer with 6 goals, Stefano Marino has 4, with Calvin Brackelmann and Steffen Tigges on 2. Raphael Obermair is the leading assists maker with 4.

Karlsruher have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 1.9 goals. KSC average 46.9% possession, 3.2 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 11.4 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.

Marvin Wanitzek has scored 7 goals, followed by Louey Ben Farhat on 5 and Shio Fukuda with 3. Marvin Wanitzek has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Paderborn confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Dennis Seimen (GK), Mattes Hansen, Calvin Brackelmann, Tjark Scheller, Laurin Curda, Mika Baur, Santiago Castaneda, Jonah Sticker, Nick Baetzner, Filip Bilbija, Stefano Marino.

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Christoph Kobald, Nicolai Rapp, Marcel Franke, Sebastian Jung, Philipp Foerster, Hyeok-Kyu Kwon, Marvin Wanitzek, David Herold, Shio Fukuda, Louey Ben Farhat.

Paderborn vs Karlsruher Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Paderborn vs Karlsruher with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Karlsruher look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at +106. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this 2. Bundesliga match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of 2. Bundesliga data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Paderborn vs Karlsruher league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 10 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 17 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 6 of their last 10 games against Karlsruher.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 48.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Paderborn 1 - 1 Karlsruher

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +700. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Louey Ben Farhat to Score +340

Louey Ben Farhat (KSC) has netted five goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +340.

Latest Louey Ben Farhat Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+1000

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -111

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six consecutive Karlsruher away matches, while the same outcome has happened in three  straight Paderborn games. On this basis, we can take odds of -111 that this Total Corners bet falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Paderborn

Total

8.50 4.20 4.30

Home

11.60 6.20 5.40

Away

7.40 4.10 3.30

Karlsruher

Total

7.80 3.20 4.60

Home

8.80 3.40 5.40

Away

8.60 3.90 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-103

Under 10.5

-139

Paderborn Corners

Over 6.5

-104

Under 6.5

-137

Karlsruher Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-294

X

+750

2

+270

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Paderborn vs Karlsruher 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.

Bettors might not get rich backing Paderborn at -263 to triumph in this 2. Bundesliga clash although these odds suggest a 72% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. Karlsruher SC are the +550 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

You can back Paderborn at -130 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Karlsruher are +450 and the draw is chalked up at +185.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -213.

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Full-Time Result

1

-263

X

+400

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

-130

X

+185

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-714

X2

+170

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-135

2 Hcp +1.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-303

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+138

The First Goalscorer favourite is Filip Bilbija at +210, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Filip Bilbija (Paderborn)

First

-167

Anytime

+210

Steffen Tigges (Paderborn)

First

+108

Anytime

+340

Sven Michel (Paderborn)

First

+116

Anytime

+360

Mika Baur (Paderborn)

First

+133

Anytime

+410

David Kinsombi (Paderborn)

First

+138

Anytime

+410

Sebastian Klaas (Paderborn)

First

+160

Anytime

+480

Fabian Schleusener (KSC)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Raphael Obermair (Paderborn)

First

+205

Anytime

+575

Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Felix Götze (Paderborn)

First

+225

Anytime

+650

Mattes Hansen (Paderborn)

First

+235

Anytime

+700

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)

First

+275

Anytime

+800

Dzenis Burnic (KSC)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Louey Ben Farhat (KSC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Laurin Curda (Paderborn)

First

+375

Anytime

+1050

Calvin Brackelmann (Paderborn)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Ali-Eren Ersungur (KSC)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

Tjark Scheller (Paderborn)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Marcel Hoffmeier (Paderborn)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Andreas Muller (KSC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Meiko Wäschenbach (KSC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Paderborn have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Karlsruher are on a three game losing streak on the road. The Baden-Wurttemberg club have managed seven losses, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

The last Home Deluxe Arena meeting saw Karlsruher beat Paderborn 2-1. The past 5 H2H games at Home Deluxe Arena have resulted in three draws along with a win for Paderborn and Karlsruher.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Paderborn Home Stats		5-2-3	3.90	2.10	1.80	8	2	9	1
Karlsruher Away Stats		2-1-7	3.20	1.00	2.20	7	3	4	6

• 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

Paderborn vs Karlsruher Lineups & Team News

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