Prediction for match Holstein Kiel — Paderborn 07

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the 2. Bundesliga on January 18, Holstein Kiel will face Paderborn 07. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: Paderborn 07 win - 2.40, Holstein Kiel win - 2.76, draw - 3.42. In terms of probability percentages, Paderborn 07 has 38.89%, Holstein Kiel - 33.82%, and a draw - 27.29%. According to the bookmakers, Paderborn 07 is slightly favored to win, but the difference in chances between the teams isn't significant. Both teams to score: yes is offered at 1.53, which stands out among markets with odds above 1.50.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Holstein Kiel maintains an average possession of 50.2%, commits 13.2 fouls, receives 3.2 yellow cards per game, and is caught offside 1.6 times. Paderborn 07 in the same period shows 60.4% possession, 13.4 fouls, 2.2 yellow cards, and 1.2 offsides. In their last three matches, Holstein Kiel played as follows: 20.12.2025 - Holstein Kiel - Dynamo Dresden 2-1, 13.12.2025 - Magdeburg - Holstein Kiel 3-3, 07.12.2025 - Eintracht Braunschweig - Holstein Kiel 1-1. Paderborn 07's last three games were: 19.12.2025 - Paderborn 07 - Darmstadt 2-2, 13.12.2025 - Karlsruhe - Paderborn 07 0-4, 06.12.2025 - Paderborn 07 - Elversberg 1-2. In their last head-to-head on 02.08.2025, Paderborn 07 defeated Holstein Kiel 2-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Holstein Kiel has an average total goals of 2.8, while Paderborn 07 has 3.2. In terms of goals scored and conceded: Holstein Kiel scores 1.4 and concedes 1.4, Paderborn 07 scores 1.6 and concedes 1.6. For over 2.5 goals: Holstein Kiel has 2 out of 5 matches over, and Paderborn 07 has 4 out of 5 over. In the first half, both teams recorded over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while in the second half, Holstein Kiel only had 1 out of 5 over 1.5, and Paderborn 07 had 3 out of 5 over 1.5. Goal intervals: Holstein Kiel most frequently scores between the 16-30 and 31-45 minutes (33% each), Paderborn 07 between the 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (40% each). For goals conceded: Holstein Kiel most often concedes between the 31-45 and 61-75 minutes (33% each), Paderborn 07 - 31-45 minutes (36%). Given the steady average goals and regular over 2.5 goals by Paderborn 07, along with the scoring balance of both teams, betting on both teams to score: yes at 1.53 seems logical.

Analysis of Corner Totals

On average corners, Holstein Kiel earns 6.2 per game, Paderborn 07 - 6. In the last 5 matches, Holstein Kiel recorded over 9.5 corners 4 times, Paderborn 07 - 3 times. For a total of 9.5, both options are available: over 9.5 at 1.70, under 9.5 at 2.08. In terms of corners outcome, Paderborn 07 is favored with odds of 1.90. With these figures, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified, considering both teams' consistent corner-taking performances.