Paderborn vs Darmstadt Prediction 19.12.2025 | 2. Bundesliga
SC Paderborn
Kick off:
Date:
Darmstadt 98
1
2.14
X
3.45
2
3.15
Contents
- Competition: Germany - 2. Bundesliga
- Date: Friday, 19th, December 2025
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CET
- Venue: Home Deluxe Arena (Paderborn)
Seeking to put an end to a wretched run of form that has seen them slip out of the automatic promotion places, SC Paderborn welcome high-flying SV Darmstadt 98 for a pivotal league clash on Friday evening.
SC Paderborn vs Darmstadt 98 Head to Head (H2H) stats
-
Darmstadt 98
0 : 1
SC Paderborn
2. Bundesliga
-
SC Paderborn
3 : 1
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
-
Darmstadt 98
2 : 1
SC Paderborn
2. Bundesliga
-
SC Paderborn
1 : 2
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
-
Darmstadt 98
3 : 0
SC Paderborn
2. Bundesliga
-
SC Paderborn
0 : 1
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
The historical head-to-head record between the two sides makes for compelling reading, with Darmstadt narrowly edging the win count 7-5 across their 12 competitive meetings.
Paderborn team overview
Paderborn have finally arrested a dreadful run of three successive defeats that saw them slide perilously from the automatic promotion spots, delivering a masterclass in attacking football to blow Karlsruhe away with a four-goal whitewash on the road.
With 32 points from 16 matches, the Blue-Blacks sit level on points with the current third-placed side, meaning a victory on Friday could catapult them back into the automatic promotion places in a direct clash with Darmstadt.
However, returning to the Benteler-Arena offers little comfort for Ralf Kettemann’s men, as back-to-back home defeats to Hannover and Elversberg underline the urgent need to revive their form in front of their own fans if they hope to climb into the top three before the winter break.
Calvin Brackelmann serves the final game of his second suspension against Darmstadt, while defensive duo Marcel Hoffmeier and David Kinsombi remain sidelined until the end of the year as they continue their recovery from serious injuries.
Last matches of SC Paderborn
-
Karlsruher SC
0 : 4
SC Paderborn
2. Bundesliga
-
SC Paderborn
1 : 2
Elversberg
2. Bundesliga
-
Schalke 04
2 : 1
SC Paderborn
2. Bundesliga
-
SC Paderborn
0 : 2
Hannover 96
2. Bundesliga
-
Magdeburg
0 : 1
SC Paderborn
2. Bundesliga
SC Paderborn lineup
Goalkeeper
-
41
Dennis Seimen
Defenders
-
22
Mattes Hansen
-
25
Tjark Scheller
-
20
Felix Götze
Midfielders
-
23
Raphael Obermair
-
26
Sebastian Klaas
-
14
Mika Baur
-
17
Laurin Curda
Forwards
-
9
Nick Bätzner
-
11
Sven Michel
-
28
Lucas Copado
Darmstadt team overview
A two-goal defeat to Bundesliga side Freiburg and an early exit from the DFB-Pokal in early December did little to derail Darmstadt’s pursuit of an automatic promotion spot. The Lilien responded emphatically, producing back-to-back thumping victories over Karlsruher and Munster that showcased their determination and resilience.
Their remarkable surge in league form — amassing 13 of a possible 15 points in their last five 2. Bundesliga fixtures — combined with Paderborn’s sharp dip in performance, has propelled Darmstadt into third place, just a single point behind second-placed Elversberg.
To remain in the fight for a top-two finish, Florian Kohfeldt’s side must find a way to replicate their potency on the road. A solitary away win from their previous five trips raises questions about their ability to maintain momentum as they travel to Paderborn.
Key midfielder Marco Richter will miss Friday’s league clash, serving a one-match suspension after accumulating yellow cards, while Scottish forward Fraser Hornby continues to recover from a thigh injury.
Last matches of Darmstadt 98
-
Darmstadt 98
1 : 0
Preußen Münster
2. Bundesliga
-
Darmstadt 98
3 : 2
Karlsruher SC
2. Bundesliga
-
SC Freiburg
2 : 0
Darmstadt 98
DFB Pokal
-
Elversberg
0 : 0
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
-
Darmstadt 98
4 : 2
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 98 lineup
Goalkeeper
-
1
Marcel Schuhen
Defenders
-
5
Matej Maglica
-
17
Kai Klefisch
-
6
Patric Pfeiffer
Midfielders
-
8
Luca Marseiler
-
16
Hiroki Akiyama
-
21
Merveille Papela
-
2
Sergio López
Forwards
-
34
Killian Corredor
-
23
Marco Richter
-
7
Isac Lidberg
Prediction
This promises to be a fiercely contested clash between two promotion-chasing sides locked toe-to-toe on points, but we are inclined to give a slight edge to Darmstadt, who have demonstrated markedly greater resilience in recent weeks compared to Paderborn, who have fallen in three of their last four 2. Bundesliga outings.
Die Lilien boast an unbeaten streak extending across six consecutive matches, claiming victory in four of those fixtures, while their confidence is further bolstered by a strong head-to-head record against Friday’s hosts, having triumphed in five of their last seven encounters.
All things considered, Darmstadt appear well-equipped to dictate proceedings and emerge unscathed from this trip to the Benteler-Arena, carrying both momentum and psychological advantage into a potentially tight, tactical battle.
Four Reasons we expect X2 (Double Chance)
- Paderborn have been defeated in three of their last four 2. Bundesliga encounters.
- Paderborn lost their most recent pair of league matches at home.
- Darmstadt are unbeaten in six consecutive games, winning four of them.
- Darmstadt have outperformed Paderborn in five of their last seven head-to-head meetings.
Main prediction SC Paderborn - Darmstadt 98
Darmstadt 98 win or draw (X2)
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.72
SC Paderborn vs Darmstadt 98 standings in 2. Bundesliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schalke 04 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 21 - 8 | +13 | 37 |
| 2 | Elversberg | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30 - 14 | +16 | 33 |
| 3 | Darmstadt 98 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 27 - 15 | +12 | 32 |
| 4 | Paderborn | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 26 - 16 | +10 | 32 |
| 5 | Hannover 96 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29 - 20 | +9 | 29 |
| 6 | Kaiserslautern | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 27 - 18 | +9 | 27 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 20 - 15 | +5 | 27 |
| 8 | Karlsruher SC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 - 31 | -8 | 21 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 - 20 | +1 | 20 |
| 10 | Preußen Münster | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21 - 25 | -4 | 19 |
| 11 | Nürnberg | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 17 - 22 | -5 | 19 |
| 12 | DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 26 - 23 | +3 | 18 |
| 13 | Holstein Kiel | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 18 - 21 | -3 | 17 |
| 14 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 18 - 28 | -10 | 17 |
| 15 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25 - 42 | -17 | 15 |
| 16 | Magdeburg | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 18 - 27 | -9 | 14 |
| 17 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 13 - 26 | -13 | 14 |
| 18 | Dynamo Dresden | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 23 - 32 | -9 | 13 |