Prediction for match Paderborn 07 — Hertha

Match Analysis: Paderborn 07 vs Hertha

In the 2. Bundesliga on February 22, 2026, Paderborn 07 will face Hertha. According to bookmakers, Paderborn 07 is the favorite with odds of 2.20 for a win, Hertha is at 3.06, and a draw is at 3.50. The probability percentages are as follows: Paderborn 07 - 42.60%, Hertha - 30.63%, draw - 26.78%. The line for total goals over 2.5 is at 1.69, which stands out among the main betting options. This match is expected to see a battle for initiative with both teams focusing on attacking play.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Paderborn 07 played as follows: on 15.02.2026 Bochum - Paderborn 07 0-0, on 07.02.2026 Paderborn 07 - Nürnberg 2-1, on 01.02.2026 Fortuna Düsseldorf - Paderborn 07 2-1. Hertha's last three results were: on 14.02.2026 Hertha - Hannover 2-3, on 10.02.2026 Hertha - Freiburg 5-6, on 07.02.2026 Elversberg - Hertha 0-3. In their head-to-head on 20.09.2025, Hertha lost to Paderborn 07 with a score of 0-2. Over a five-match span, Paderborn 07 had 54.6% ball possession, an average of 2.4 yellow cards, 12.8 fouls, and 3.4 offsides. Hertha had 51% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 12.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. These figures indicate high intensity and discipline from both teams.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five games, Paderborn 07 averaged 2.2 goals per match, scoring 1 and conceding 1.2. Hertha's numbers are significantly higher: an average of 3.6 total goals, scoring 2 and conceding 1.6. For total over 2.5 goals: Paderborn 07 achieved this in 3 out of 5 matches, Hertha in 4 out of 5. In the first half, Paderborn 07 had only 1 out of 5 matches with two or more goals, while Hertha had 3 out of 5. In the second half, Paderborn 07 had 2 out of 5 over 1.5, and Hertha also had 2 out of 5. Paderborn 07 most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minute (38%), while Hertha scores most often in the first 15 minutes (50%). Paderborn 07 concedes most often in the first 15 minutes (67%), while Hertha concedes evenly across four intervals from the 16th to the 90th minute (20% each). These statistics suggest a high likelihood of a high-scoring match, especially considering Hertha's attacking profile and both teams' regular achievement of over 2.5 totals.

Corner Betting

Over the last five matches, Paderborn 07 averages 6.2 corners, while Hertha averages 5. For the total over 9.5 corners: both teams achieved this outcome 4 times out of 5. The line closest to the sum of average values is 11.0: over 11 corners is at 2.30, under 11 at 1.55. In corner outcome betting, Paderborn 07 has the advantage with odds of 1.62. Given both teams' activity in corner kicks and regular achievement of over 9.5 totals, considering higher corner totals and Paderborn 07's advantage in this aspect is logical.