Schalke vs Paderborn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2025

Expect a Close Encounter

Schalke +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Paderborn the desired outcome at betting odds of -108.

4-2 Victory for Schalke in Last H2H

Schalke 04 were defeated on the road in their last game. Kaiserslautern won 2-1 at Fritz Walter Stadion. Kees van Wonderen's men had 47% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Moussa Sylla bagging the goal.

Play-off contenders Paderborn played Elversberg at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Home Deluxe Arena. The Black and Blues were restricted to 43% possession and recorded two shots on goal, while Filip Bilbija was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The two teams last clashed at Home Deluxe Arena, with Schalke recording the away victory. Overcoming Paderborn by a 4-2 scoreline. The past 7 H2H matches have resulted in four Schalke wins, two draws and one Paderborn success.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Paderborn	2	1	1	0	3	2	1	3:2	4
9	Schalke 04	2	1	0	1	2	2	0	2:2	3

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Schalke have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. The Miners have averaged 50.9% possession and 6.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.6 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Moussa Sylla is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Kenan Karaman and Pape Meissa Ba each have 2. Tobias Mohr, Kenan Karaman and Paul Seguin have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Paderborn have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.8 goals from 12.1 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.2% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 7.8 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Filip Bilbija and Adriano Grimaldi have scored 4 goals, followed by Ilyas Ansah with 3. Aaron Zehnter and Filip Bilbija have managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Justin Heekeren (GK), Taylan Bulut, Tomas Kalas, Marcin Kaminski, Anton Donkor, Janik Bachmann, Ron Schallenberg, Paul Seguin, Amin Younes, Emil Hoejlund, Moussa Sylla.

Paderborn confirmed lineup (3-3-2-2): Manuel Riemann (GK), Tjark Scheller, Felix Goetze, Calvin Brackelmann, Raphael Obermair, Mattes Hansen, Aaron Zehnter, Marvin Mehlem, Filip Bilbija, Sven Michel, Ilyas Ansah.

Schalke vs Paderborn Prediction & Betting Tips

When Schalke line up for this 2. Bundesliga game, we will back them at -108 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Schalke vs Paderborn league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 2 consecutive games against Schalke.

Schalke +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 51.9% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Larger odds can be banked for bettors who are willing to move the line. The prices will get bigger depending on the risk you attach to the bet you are placing.

Our Match Prediction

Schalke Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 2 - 1 Paderborn

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Schalke to win 2-1. The odds of +1000 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Moussa Sylla to Score +205

Moussa Sylla (Schalke) has netted five goals in his past seven 2. Bundesliga home matches. We’re happy to take the +205 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Moussa Sylla Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+540

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Corners Prediction

Schalke Under 4.5 Corners -114

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Schalke in their past two home games, with the corner count against Paderborn going under 4.5 in their last six away matches. We’re expecting Schalke to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at -114.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

11.10 6.60 4.50

Home

9.40 5.40 4.00

Away

9.40 5.90 3.50

Paderborn

Total

9.40 6.00 3.40

Home

10.20 5.80 4.40

Away

9.80 6.20 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-127

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-109

Paderborn Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-133

Most Corners

1

+123

X

+575

2

-128

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Schalke 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.

Paderborn Could Have Edge According to Bookies

The Paderborn betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -122 favourites to land victory in this 2. Bundesliga encounter which means a 55% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Schalke 04, you will find +255 about this outsider.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the 2. Bundesliga coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

+255

X

+300

2

-122

Half-Time Result

1

+280

X

+148

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

-115

12

-455

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+163

2

-238

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-109

2 Hcp -0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-233

No

+155

Felix Platte Heads First Goalscorer Market

Felix Platte is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +440 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +165.

Felix Platte (Paderborn)

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+195

Anytime

+540

Adriano Grimaldi (Paderborn)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Filip Bilbija (Paderborn)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Pape Meïssa Ba (Schalke)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Ilyas Ansah (Paderborn)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+295

Anytime

+750

Casper Terho (Paderborn)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Sebastian Klaas (Paderborn)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Niclas Nadj (Paderborn)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Raphael Obermair (Paderborn)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Luis Engelns (Paderborn)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Luca Herrmann (Paderborn)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Dominick Drexler (Schalke)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Felix Götze (Paderborn)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Mattes Hansen (Paderborn)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Derry John Murkin (Schalke)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Martin Ens (Paderborn)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Marco Pledl (Paderborn)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Tobias Mohr (Schalke)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Aymen Barkok (Schalke)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Paul Seguin (Schalke)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mehmet Aydin (Schalke)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Schalke vs Paderborn Lineups & Team News

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