Based on last 50 matches in "Germany. 2. Bundesliga", up to 02/18/2022
To build a prediction for the Schalke - Paderborn match, scheduled for 18 February 2022, several key factors could influence the outcome. Schalke have played 22 matches, in which they won 11 of them, drew 4 times and lost 7 matches. Paderborn, having played 50 matches, won 18 times, drew 17 matches and lost 15 defeats. In the league, Schalke average 2 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Paderborn average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 11 September 2021 at Paderborn's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Damn, I don't like heavily reduced odds. Yes, the guys play attacking football and are pretty dangerous down the flanks, but there are a couple of factors that concern me. I'll take the risk… but I'll watch the match for myself and draw my conclusions)))
Paderborn scores over 2 goals in 5 out of last 9 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)7
Schalke scores over 2 goals in 5 out of last 9 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.54
Schalke wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 5 out of 9 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)3.235
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Schalke and Paderborn against each other, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.37
In 6 out of 8 last matches, Schalke won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.33
In 5 out of 7 last matches, Paderborn lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.33
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Schalke won the second half against Paderborn.
2nd Half - W12.33
In 8 out of last 9 away matches, Paderborn scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.26
Schalke won against Paderborn in 5 out of 6 last matches.
W11.98
Paderborn does not lose away over last 13 matches.
2X1.885
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Мехмет-Джан Айдын. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Марсель Мелем, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Флориан Бадштюбнер (Germany). Over the last 70 matches, he has shown 257 yellow cards (averaging 3.7 per match) and 9 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 27% of matches (19 out of 70).