Our Paderborn vs Cologne Prediction: 1-1
Paderborn vs Cologne in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 29, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Paderborn vs Cologne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Paderborn's Last Match – Paderborn vs Hannover 96
Paderborn will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Europe Friendlies victory over Hannover 96 on March 20.
Cologne's Last Match – Cologne vs Verl
Cologne must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Europe Friendlies defeat against Verl on March 20 and regain momentum. In that match, Cologne recorded 43% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cologne | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 30 |
 Verl | 57% | 0 (7) | - | 24 |
Paderborn vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| Paderborn | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Paderborn are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Cologne average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Paderborn 16-8
Cologne 11-12
What are the odds for this match?
Paderborn to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.3
Cologne to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
Paderborn (3-4-1-2) : Manuel Riemann, Tjark Lasse Scheller, Felix Gotze, Marcel Hoffmeier, Raphael Obermair, Marvin Mehlem, Santiago Castaneda, Aaron Zehnter, Filip Bilbija, Casper Terho, Sven Michel
Cologne (3-4-1-2) : Marvin Schwabe, Joel Schmied, Eric Martel, Max Finkgrafe, Jan Uwe Thielmann, Mathias Olesen, Denis Huseinbasic, Leart Paqarada, Luca Waldschmidt, Imad Rondic, Tim Lemperle