GERMANY 2. BUNDESLIGA
18.04.2026 18:30
Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena
Referee: M. Burda
Hannover 96
Match Timeline
SC Paderborn 07
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
40'
F. Gotze · Assist: R. Obermair
SC Paderborn 07
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46'
R. Obermair ↔ J. Sticker
SC Paderborn 07
🟨
54'
Daisuke Yokota
Hannover 96
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62'
N. Aseko-Nkili ↔ K. Oudenne
Hannover 96
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62'
V. Ghita ↔ H. Chakroun
Hannover 96
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66'
Maurice Neubauer
Hannover 96
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69'
R. Muller ↔ S. Tigges
SC Paderborn 07
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71'
D. Yokota ↔ M. Bundu
Hannover 96
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71'
M. Neubauer ↔ H. Matsuda
Hannover 96
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75'
S. Marino ↔ S. Michel
SC Paderborn 07
78'
B. Kallman · Assist: M. Bundu
Hannover 96
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84'
Husseyn Chakroun
Hannover 96
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84'
Filip Bilbija
SC Paderborn 07
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87'
M. Baur ↔ S. Klaas
SC Paderborn 07
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87'
F. Bilbija ↔ N. Batzner
SC Paderborn 07
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90+2'
W. Taibi ↔ H. Nielsen
Hannover 96

Hannover 96 vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 87%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 80%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 60.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
87%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
80%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
60.6%
-
Probability Distribution
Hannover 96 Win 37.9%
Draw 13.1%
SC Paderborn 07 Win 49.1%
Expected Goals (xG)
Hannover 961.48
SC Paderborn 071.54
Recent Form (Last 5)
Hannover 96 Hannover 96
WWDLW
49 GF / 35 GA
SC Paderborn 07 SC Paderborn 07
WLDWL
51 GF / 34 GA
Key Stats
1.69
Average Goals Scored
1.76
1.21
Average Goals Conceded
1.17
17
BTTS Yes
19
20
Over 2.5
18
5.41
Shots on Goal
5.45

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Hannover 96 Hannover 96 29 matches
SC Paderborn 07 SC Paderborn 07 29 matches
Hannover 96 Statistic SC Paderborn 07
15 Wins 17
8 Draws 6
6 Losses 6
49 Goals For 51
35 Goals Against 34
1.69 Avg Goals Scored 1.76
1.21 Avg Goals Conceded 1.17
17 BTTS Yes 19
24 Over 1.5 25
20 Over 2.5 18
11 Over 3.5 6
10 Clean Sheets 8
4 Failed To Score 4
5.41 Shots On Goal 5.45
14.07 Total Shots 15.62
6.28 Corners 5.24
55.9% Ball Possession 54.2%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward SC Paderborn 07. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances.

Hannover 96 Analysis

Placed 4 with 53 points from 29 outings, Hannover 96 continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Their overall return of 15 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses with goals at 49:35 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by B. Kallman (13 goals), D. Yokota (4 goals), B. Pichler (3 goals), with creative support from N. Aseko-Nkili (5 assists), Enzo Leopold (4 assists), M. Neubauer (4 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. At home, they have returned 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

SC Paderborn 07 Analysis

Operating from 2 place with 57 points from 29 games, SC Paderborn 07 bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. They have recorded 17 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with a 51:34 goal return and good form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on F. Bilbija (14 goals), Laurin Curda (6 goals), Steffen Tigges (6 goals), with creative support from Laurin Curda (7 assists), Raphael Obermair (6 assists), Mika Baur (4 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, their record of 7 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Hannover 96 won 2 times, SC Paderborn 07 won 8 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 16:24 from Hannover 96's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 2.67 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (87%)
Predicted formations: Hannover 96 3-4-2-1 / SC Paderborn 07 3-4-2-1
H2H summary: Hannover 96 wins 2, draws 5, SC Paderborn 07 wins 8

Standings

2. Bundesliga
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 34 21 7 6 50:31 19 70
W L W W W
2 34 18 8 8 64:39 25 62
W L W D W
3 34 18 8 8 59:45 14 62
W D L L D
4 34 16 12 6 60:44 16 60
D D D W D
5 34 13 13 8 57:45 12 52
L D L D L
6 34 16 4 14 52:47 5 52
W W L L L
7 34 14 9 11 47:44 3 51
L W L L D
8 34 12 10 12 47:45 2 46
D W D W D
9 34 11 11 12 49:47 2 44
W D D W L
10 34 12 8 14 53:64 -11 44
L D W L L
11 34 11 8 15 54:53 1 41
W L W L W
12 34 11 8 15 44:48 -4 41
L L W W W
13 34 10 9 15 53:51 2 39
W L D W D
14 34 12 3 19 52:58 -6 39
L W W L W
15 34 10 7 17 36:54 -18 37
L W L W D
16 34 10 7 17 49:68 -19 37
W L D L W
17 34 11 4 19 33:53 -20 37
L W L W L
18 34 6 12 16 38:61 -23 30
L D D L L
Promotion - Bundesliga
Promotion - Bundesliga (Promotion)
2. Bundesliga (Relegation)
Relegation - 3. Liga