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SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, Tips & Odds

SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart

BundesligaRegular Season - 5
SC Paderborn 07
#12 · Bundesliga
WWLDW
VS
Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn
VfB Stuttgart
#15 · Bundesliga
WWLLW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.42
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.36 (implied 73.6%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 76.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.31). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (76.1% vs 73.6%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours VfB Stuttgart to win with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Currently positioned 15th in the Bundesliga, Stuttgart has struggled early in the season, securing just one victory from their four matches. They have scored six goals but conceded nine, leading to a negative goal difference of three. Their recent form shows promise, with three wins in their last five matches, suggesting they are beginning to find their rhythm. In contrast, SC Paderborn 07 sits in 12th place, having recorded one win, one draw, and two losses from four fixtures. They have scored three goals while allowing five, resulting in a goal difference of minus two. While their form includes two wins in their last five matches, they will need to improve on both ends of the pitch to challenge Stuttgart effectively. The model gives VfB Stuttgart a 57.7% win probability, while Paderborn sits at 20.8%. The projected score indicates a likelihood of over 2.5 goals at 67.4%, with both teams expected to score at a rate of 63.7%. However, Stuttgart's defensive vulnerabilities could leave them exposed, making the outcome uncertain. For a detailed explanation of how we arrived at this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
SC Paderborn 07 Win32%4.83
Draw19%4.55
VfB Stuttgart Win50%1.58
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4366.2%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3668.7%

Combined goal output is high (4.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
SC Paderborn 07 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
8.2612.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
VfB Stuttgart -0.0
1.2444%

VfB Stuttgart have been the stronger side, winning 53% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
8.26
12.2%
1-1
9.26
10.8%
0-2
10.35
9.7%
1-3
10.60
9.5%
0-1
11.37
8.9%
2-2
12.00
8.4%

Our model projects a 1-2 VfB Stuttgart win as the most likely scoreline at 12.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
SC Paderborn 07
-0.0
3.80
VfB Stuttgart
+0.0
1.24
SC Paderborn 07
-1.5
9.50
VfB Stuttgart
+1.5
2.38

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. VfB Stuttgart are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
4.954.701.591.342.931.432.62
Betfair
5.004.601.601.333.001.402.80
Pinnacle
5.034.821.581.363.17——
SBO
4.394.131.52————
William Hill
4.604.331.57——1.442.62
Bet365
5.004.751.571.363.201.442.62
1xBet
5.084.831.641.342.931.432.66
Betano
4.804.501.621.422.951.472.57
BetVictor
4.604.331.531.362.821.402.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
85.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
68.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
48.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSC Paderborn 07 or Draw
50%2.32
12SC Paderborn 07 or VfB Stuttgart
81%1.19
X2Draw or VfB Stuttgart
68%1.18

Head to Head

Last 3 Meetings (VfB Stuttgart leads 2-0)
0 SC Paderborn 071 Draw2 VfB Stuttgart
Jan 23
SC Paderborn 07
1-2
VfB Stuttgart
DFB Pokal
May 15
SC Paderborn 07
1-2
VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga
Dec 14
VfB Stuttgart
0-0
SC Paderborn 07
Bundesliga

In the last three encounters between SC Paderborn 07 and VfB Stuttgart, Stuttgart has won twice, while one match ended in a draw. The scorelines indicate that Stuttgart has consistently edged out Paderborn, with both of their victories being narrow 2-1 results. The drawn match was a low-scoring affair, finishing 0-0. Paderborn has not managed to secure a win against Stuttgart in these fixtures, highlighting a challenging head-to-head dynamic.

Bundesliga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Borussia Dortmund
440092712
WWWW
2
Bayern München
43101421210
WWDW
3
SC Freiburg
4310123910
DWWW
4
FC Augsburg
421111657
LDWW
5
Bayer Leverkusen
421110557
WDWL
6
FSV Mainz 05
421110647
WLWD
12
SC Paderborn 07
411235-24
WLLD
15
VfB Stuttgart
410369-33
LLWL
16
Hamburger SV
4103213-113
WLLL
17
Union Berlin
4013417-131
LLLD
18
Borussia Mönchengladbach
4004616-100
LLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
SC Paderborn 07Home
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 21.50 pts/game
VfB StuttgartAway
0W0D2L
2 playedGF 2 · GA 70.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
SC Paderborn 07VfB Stuttgart
1.8Goals p.g.2.5
1.4Goals conceded p.g.1.36
30%Clean sheets28%
50%Win rate53%
3.2Avg goals in match3.86
0.49xG per game1.42
-0.06xGA per game0.31
45%Possession %49%
0.0Shots on target / game5.0
3.0Corners per game5.4
SC Paderborn 07
Recent Form

SC Paderborn 07 have won 5 of their last 8 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat SC Paderborn 07 3-1 and beat SC Paderborn 07 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 7D 3L from the last 20 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SC Paderborn 07All competitions
30 Sept
DC United
0-1
SC Paderborn 07
Friendlies Clubs
20 Sept
SC Paderborn 07
3-1
1899 Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
12 Sept
Borussia Dortmund
3-0
SC Paderborn 07
Bundesliga
29 Aug
FSV Mainz 05
0-0
SC Paderborn 07
Bundesliga
23 Aug
Phönix Lübeck
2-4
SC Paderborn 07
DFB Pokal
08 Aug
Werder Bremen
2-2
SC Paderborn 07
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
50%
7
Draw
35%
3
Lost
15%
VfB Stuttgart
Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart have won 7 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to 1899 Hoffenheim 2-1 and lost to Bayern München 5-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 6D 11L from the last 36 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: VfB StuttgartAll competitions
01 Oct
VfB Stuttgart
5-0
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Friendlies Clubs
25 Sept
VfB Stuttgart
3-0
1. FC Heidenheim
Friendlies Clubs
19 Sept
VfB Stuttgart
0-1
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
12 Sept
1899 Hoffenheim
2-1
VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga
09 Sept
VfB Stuttgart
3-1
Viking
UEFA Champions League
28 Aug
Bayern München
5-1
VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga
19
Win
53%
6
Draw
17%
11
Lost
31%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

SC Paderborn 07

No reported absences

VfB Stuttgart

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.36 (68.7%)
Both Teams Score1.43 (66.2%)
Value Bets
SC Paderborn 07 Win4.83 (31.7%)
VfB Stuttgart Win1.58 (49.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals3.00 (31.3%)
BTTS No2.66 (33.8%)
Speculative
Draw4.55 (18.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

SC Paderborn 07 have averaged 3.0 corners per match at home; VfB Stuttgart 5.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

VfB Stuttgart have generated 1.42 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 53% of them. They put 5.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. VfB Stuttgart player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.