SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 17 May 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultSC Paderborn 07 to win ✓60% · @1.90

Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.17

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.33

GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗67% · @1.35

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.26

SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07 preview and prediction

The match

The 2. Bundesliga sees SV Darmstadt 98 take on SC Paderborn 07 on Sunday 17 May, kicking off at 14:30 (WAT) at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.

Form guide

SV Darmstadt 98's last 5: DLLLD Most recently they drew with Preußen Münster 1–1 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.

SC Paderborn 07's last 5: DLLWW Most recently they drew with Karlsruher SC 2–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.2 for SV Darmstadt 98 and 2.1 for SC Paderborn 07. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations.

Betting angles

Win chances: SV Darmstadt 98 21%, draw 19%, SC Paderborn 07 60%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.33.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was SC Paderborn 07 to win – a 60% chance at odds of 1.90, above our fair price of 1.68, so there is value in it. Predicted score: SV Darmstadt 98 1–2 SC Paderborn 07. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

SV Darmstadt 9821%fair 4.66 · @3.25

Draw19%fair 5.27 · @4.20

SC Paderborn 0760%fair 1.68 · @1.90

3.33Expected goals

1.20SV Darmstadt 98 xG

2.13SC Paderborn 07 xG

65%Both score

67%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–210%

1–19%

0–28%

0–18%

1–37%

2–26%

From our goals model: SV Darmstadt 98 1.2 – 2.1 SC Paderborn 07 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	SC Paderborn 07 to win ✓	60%	1.68	1.90 ▲
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	81%	1.23	1.17
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	65%	1.54	1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	85%	1.18	1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	67%	1.49	1.35
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	54%	1.85	1.85
Half-time result	SC Paderborn 07 ahead at half-time ✓	44%	2.27	–
Half-time / full-time	HT SC Paderborn 07 / FT SC Paderborn 07 ✓	38%	2.66	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	10%	10.26	–

Form

SV Darmstadt 98 – last 6

DLLLDW

10 May	@ Preußen Münster	1–1	D
3 May	@ Karlsruher SC	1–2	L
19 Apr	@ SpVgg Greuther Fürth	2–3	L
4 Apr	@ Arminia Bielefeld	1–2	L
13 Mar	@ 1. FC Magdeburg	1–1	D
7 Mar	vs Holstein Kiel	2–0	W

1.3Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

83%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

SC Paderborn 07 – last 6

DLLWWD

8 May	vs Karlsruher SC	2–2	D
3 May	@ SV Elversberg	1–5	L
26 Apr	vs FC Schalke 04	2–3	L
12 Apr	vs 1. FC Magdeburg	4–3	W
5 Apr	@ SpVgg Greuther Fürth	2–0	W
7 Mar	vs Eintracht Braunschweig	1–1	D

2.0Scored / game

2.3Conceded / game

83%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Hertha BSC	11	10	1	0	+16	31
2	1. FC Nürnberg	11	7	3	1	+13	24
3	1. FC Kaiserslautern	11	6	3	2	+3	21
4	1. FC Magdeburg	11	6	2	3	+11	20
5	VfL Wolfsburg	11	5	4	2	+10	19
6	Arminia Bielefeld	11	5	2	4	+2	17
7	1. FC Heidenheim	11	4	4	3	-1	16
8	VfL Bochum	11	4	2	5	-2	14
9	FC St. Pauli	11	2	6	3	-3	12
10	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	11	3	3	5	-6	12
11	Hannover 96	11	3	3	5	-6	12
12	Energie Cottbus	11	2	5	4	-2	11
13	Eintracht Braunschweig	11	3	2	6	-2	11
14	VfL Osnabrück	11	3	2	6	-4	11
15	Dynamo Dresden	11	3	2	6	-5	11
16	Karlsruher SC	11	3	2	6	-9	11
17	SV Darmstadt 98	11	2	3	6	-12	9
18	Holstein Kiel	11	1	5	5	-3	8

Team

Pts

+16

+13

+11

+10

-1

-2

-3

-6

-6

-2

Eintracht Braunschweig

-2

-4

-5

-9

-12

-3

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07?

Our pick is SC Paderborn 07 to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.90.

Who will win SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07?

On our numbers SV Darmstadt 98 have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 19% and SC Paderborn 07 60%.

How many goals will there be in SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07?

Our predicted score is SV Darmstadt 98 1–2 SC Paderborn 07, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07?

SV Darmstadt 98 vs SC Paderborn 07 (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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