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Paderborn vs Karlsruher SC Prediction— Germany - 2. Bundesliga
Regular Season - 33 ·Friday, May 8, 2026, 16:30
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.6 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 61.7% vs bookmaker-implied 73.5%.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 46 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 50% / xG 2.3-1.3 / O2.5 62% / BTTS 59%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.6 xG → O2.5 PROB 61.7% · O3.5 PROB 48.5%
Form & verdict
PADERBORN · PPG 2.00
KARLSRUHER SC · PPG 0.81
Home outperforming model: EXCELLENT form (2.00) vs P(Home)=50.2%
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Paderborn face Karlsruher SC in Germany - 2. Bundesliga on Friday, May 8, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Paderborn a 50% chance, the draw 24% and Karlsruher SC 26%, so Paderborn are favoured to win. Expected goals are 2.3 for Paderborn and 1.3 for Karlsruher SC (3.6 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 62% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 59% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Paderborn are averaging 2.00 points per game versus 0.81 for Karlsruher SC. The best value bet our model finds is an away win, with an expected value of +47.1%. This match finished 2-2.