Paderborn vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Apr 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Paderborn vs Schalke

It's a top-of-the-table clash as second-placed Paderborn welcome 2. Bundesliga leaders Schalke to Home Deluxe Arena, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 26 April.

Betting Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -154 looks to be the way forward based on the available stats. We anticipate three goals or more to be recorded in the contest between Paderborn and Schalke.

Paderborn played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Heinz von Heiden-Arena against Hannover 96. The Black and Blues recorded just 35% possession and had seven shots on target, with Felix Goetze registering the goal.

Schalke 04 claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-1 triumph against Preussen Munster at VELTINS-Arena made it three consecutive victories. The Gelsenkirchen team recorded 57% possession and had nine shots on goal, while Kenan Karaman, Jannis Heuer (own goal), Adil Aouchiche and Moussa Sylla found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Schalke had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At VELTINS-Arena, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Paderborn. It has been five Schalke victories, two Paderborn wins and two draws in the previous 9 meetings between these sides.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Schalke 04	34	21	7	6	50	31	19	50:31	70
3	Paderborn	34	18	8	8	59	45	14	59:45	62

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6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Paderborn have had 49.4% possession and 4.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.

Top scorer Filip Bilbija has found the net 6 times, Stefano Marino 3, with Steffen Tigges and Sebastian Klaas both scoring 2. Raphael Obermair has recorded the most assists with 4.

Schalke have won 6 and drawn 4, with an average of 2.1 goals from 13.1 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal. The Miners average 47.5% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 6.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Kenan Karaman with 6, Edin Dzeko on 5 and Moussa Sylla 3. Edin Dzeko and Dejan Ljubicic are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Paderborn confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Dennis Seimen (GK), Tjark Scheller, Felix Goetze, Calvin Brackelmann, Laurin Curda, Mika Baur, Santiago Castaneda, Filip Bilbija, Jonah Sticker, Stefano Marino, Ruben Mueller.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Mertcan Ayhan, Hasan Kurucay, Moussa N'Diaye, Soufian El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Adil Aouchiche, Dejan Ljubicic, Moussa Sylla, Kenan Karaman.

Paderborn vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Paderborn vs Schalke bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

The teams could end up scoring plenty of goals and that leads us to back Over 2.5 when it comes to this 2. Bundesliga encounter. We can snap up odds of -154 and we’re confident of securing a return.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest 2. Bundesliga form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Paderborn vs Schalke league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Paderborn games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Paderborn games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Paderborn games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 5 of the last 9 games between these teams.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 60.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are some great alternatives available and the BTTS Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market could be the attractive option for those anticipating that both sides will find the net. It doesn’t matter how many goals there are in total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Paderborn 2 - 2 Schalke

The game ending in a 2-2 draw is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman to Score +285

Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has racked up three goals in his past four 2. Bundesliga games. There are odds of +285 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Kenan Karaman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+600

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -147

The five past matches involving Paderborn have had an average of 8.00 corners, with three consecutive Schalke games seeing the 10.5 Total Corners line not being covered. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -147 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Paderborn

Total

9.10 4.30 4.80

Home

11.70 6.00 5.70

Away

7.60 4.20 3.40

Schalke

Total

9.50 5.10 4.40

Home

7.50 4.70 2.80

Away

9.60 4.60 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-116

Paderborn Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-110

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-123

Most Corners

1

-108

X

+650

2

+108

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Paderborn vs Schalke 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 Full-Time Result. That means a 46% chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Schalke 04, you will find +205 about this outsider.

Paderborn are -118 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Schalke.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+118

X

+240

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+135

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-385

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+128

Those interested in Filip Bilbija to find the net anytime can get +112, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +300.

Filip Bilbija (Paderborn)

First

+112

Anytime

+300

Steffen Tigges (Paderborn)

First

+175

Anytime

+440

Edin Dzeko (Schalke)

First

+175

Anytime

+450

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Sven Michel (Paderborn)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Mika Baur (Paderborn)

First

+200

Anytime

+510

David Kinsombi (Paderborn)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Sebastian Klaas (Paderborn)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Raphael Obermair (Paderborn)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Felix Götze (Paderborn)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Mattes Hansen (Paderborn)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Adil Aouchiche (Schalke)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+425

Anytime

+1000

Finn Porath (Schalke)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Dejan Ljubicic (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Laurin Curda (Paderborn)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Calvin Brackelmann (Paderborn)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Tjark Scheller (Paderborn)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Marcel Hoffmeier (Paderborn)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Stats: 2. Bundesliga matches only
Paderborn are unbeaten over their previous seven games at Home Deluxe Arena. The Black and Blues have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Schalke haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive away matches. The Gelsenkirchen team have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Schalke won 4-2 when they last played Paderborn at Home Deluxe Arena. Schalke have landed victory in three of the previous 4 H2H games at Home Deluxe Arena, with Paderborn winning once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Paderborn Home Stats		6-2-2	3.70	2.10	1.60	8	2	9	1
Schalke Away Stats		3-4-3	2.00	1.00	1.00	4	6	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

Paderborn vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

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