Schalke vs Paderborn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Nov 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Paderborn

Schalke meet Paderborn at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 28 November.

The numbers imply that we’ll see a low-scoring contest and a goal tally of two or less could be the sensible bet when Schalke play Paderborn. Secure a price of -137 for Under 2.5 Goals.

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Schalke 04 played Preussen Munster away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at LVM-Preussenstadion. The Gelsenkirchen side ended up with just 28% possession and had seven shots on target.

Paderborn have won four consecutive away games. Most recently, they lost 2-0 at home to Hannover 96 at Home Deluxe Arena. The Black and Blues had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 55% possession and four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Paderborn and Schalke saw the former win away from home. It was a 2-0 scoreline at VELTINS-Arena. Schalke have landed four victories, Paderborn have two wins and there’s been two draws in the past 8 H2H meetings.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Paderborn	13	9	2	2	20	12	8	20:12	29
2	Schalke 04	13	9	1	3	16	7	9	16:7	28

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7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Schalke have had 40.3% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.4 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 4.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.2 corners.

Top scorer Kenan Karaman has found the net 4 times, with Moussa Sylla and Hasan Kurucay getting 3 and 2 respectively. Soufian El-Faouzi and Kenan Karaman have been top assistors with 2.

Paderborn have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, averaging 5.9 shots on goal, 11.9 attempts and 1.6 goals. Ralf Kettemann's team average 54.8% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 9.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Filip Bilbija has scored 7, followed by Laurin Curda, Mika Baur and Steffen Tigges with 2 goals apiece. Filip Bilbija, Sebastian Klaas and Mika Baur have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Mertcan Ayhan, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Henning Matriciani, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Ron Schallenberg, Vitalie Becker, Mika Wallentowitz, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Paderborn predicted lineup (3-4-3): Dennis Seimen (GK), Mattes Hansen, Felix Götze, Tjark Scheller, Laurin Curda, Santiago Castañeda, Mika Baur, Raphael Obermair, Filip Bilbija, Steffen Tigges, Sebastian Klaas.

Schalke vs Paderborn Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Schalke vs Paderborn, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 Goals for this 2. Bundesliga match. The two sides could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -137 that are available for this pick.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent 2. Bundesliga stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Schalke vs Paderborn league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Schalke games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Schalke games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 17 Paderborn games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Paderborn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Paderborn games.

The top betting apps make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

There’s the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals and BTTS No if you want to get more bang for your buck, with bettors able to take this selection through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 1 - 0 Paderborn

Schalke are available to back at +550 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Moussa Sylla to Score +180

Moussa Sylla (Schalke) has netted three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches. We’ll throw a dart at +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Moussa Sylla Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+410

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -139

The average corner count for the past five Paderborn matches has been 12.00, with the equivalent number for the previous five Schalke home games being 11.80. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to covering the Total Corners line, with odds of -139 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

9.70 5.50 4.20

Home

10.80 5.90 4.90

Away

9.90 5.10 4.80

Paderborn

Total

11.10 5.70 5.40

Home

10.40 5.90 4.50

Away

9.70 5.00 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-108

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-102

Paderborn Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+650

2

+110

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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.

If you’re looking to wager Schalke 04 to secure victory in the 2. Bundesliga, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +170. Paderborn are on offer at betting odds of +165 and the draw is +200.

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.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -133 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+200

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+114

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-303

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-119

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-175

2 Hcp -0.25

+118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-106

Filip Bilbija can be backed to find the net anytime at +148. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +310.

Filip Bilbija (Paderborn)

First

+148

Anytime

+310

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+185

Anytime

+410

Steffen Tigges (Paderborn)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Sven Michel (Paderborn)

First

+265

Anytime

+575

Mika Baur (Paderborn)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

David Kinsombi (Paderborn)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Sebastian Klaas (Paderborn)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Luis Engelns (Paderborn)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Raphael Obermair (Paderborn)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Finn Porath (Schalke)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Felix Götze (Paderborn)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Mattes Hansen (Paderborn)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Calvin Brackelmann (Paderborn)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Schalke have managed three consecutive victories at VELTINS-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen side have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Paderborn have won four on the bounce away from home. The Black and Blues have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Paderborn won 2-0 when they last played Schalke at VELTINS-Arena. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at VELTINS-Arena, we have seen two draws, one Schalke victory and one Paderborn triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Schalke Home Stats		6-1-3	2.20	1.20	1.00	5	5	5	5
Paderborn Away Stats		6-2-2	2.60	1.50	1.10	5	5	5	5

• 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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Schalke vs Paderborn Lineups & Team News

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