Hannover vs Paderborn predictions, Apr 18, 2026

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As Hannover 96 prepares to host SC Paderborn 07 on April 18, 2026, both teams enter the match in promising form. Hannover has secured victories in three of their last five outings, showcasing a solid attacking style while also tightening their defensive line. Their home advantage at the HDI Arena cannot be overlooked, where they have traditionally performed well against visiting teams.

Meanwhile, SC Paderborn also boasts a commendable recent record with three wins in their last five matches. They have displayed a dynamic and adaptive approach under pressure, often capitalizing on counterattacking opportunities. This tactical flexibility could prove crucial as they look to disrupt Hannover’s rhythm.

Bookmakers have placed the odds at 2.13 for a home win and 3.04 for an away victory, reflecting a slight favor towards Hannover. Our model suggests a 44.7% probability of a home win, with a 25.3% chance of a draw and a 29.6% likelihood of an away victory. The predicted final score is a 1:1 draw, indicating a closely contested encounter.

Ultimately, both teams possess the capability to secure points; however, given recent form and home advantage, the match promises to be an intriguing battle with no guarantees on the outcome.

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Hannover 42.5%

Draw 26.2%

Paderborn 31.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.22	3.73	3.07
	2.18	3.5	2.98
	2.22	3.6	3	Watch and Bet
	2.15	3.4	2.9

Latest Results

11.04.26 SV Darmstadt 98 – Hannover 96 – 0:2 05.04.26 Hannover 96 – SV Elversberg – 1:1 25.03.26 Hannover 96 – VfL Osnabrück – 2:0 20.03.26 Hannover 96 – Eintracht Braunschweig – 1:0 15.03.26 Schalke 04 – Hannover 96 – 2:2

12.04.26 SC Paderborn 07 – FC Magdeburg – 4:3 05.04.26 Greuther Fürth – SC Paderborn 07 – 0:2 21.03.26 SC Paderborn 07 – Dynamo Dresden – 2:1 14.03.26 Arminia Bielefeld – SC Paderborn 07 – 2:2 07.03.26 SC Paderborn 07 – Eintracht Braunschweig – 1:1

Facts

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Promotion: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hannover won 1.

Right now, both teams are showing solid form.

Hannover might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hannover won 3 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 21:31. (average 1.1:1.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Hannover won 2 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 16:17. (average 1.3:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

22.11.25 SC Paderborn 07 – Hannover 96 – 0:2 19.07.25 Hannover 96 – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:1 19.07.25 Hannover 96 – SC Paderborn 07 – 2:3 20.03.25 Hannover 96 – SC Paderborn 07 – 0:1 22.02.25 Hannover 96 – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke	29	17	7	5	41:25	16	58
2	Paderborn	29	17	6	6	51:34	17	57
3	Hannover	29	15	8	6	49:35	14	53
4	Elversberg	29	15	7	7	49:32	17	52
5	Darmstadt	29	13	11	5	50:34	16	50
6	Hertha Berlin	29	13	8	8	43:34	9	47
7	Kaiserslautern	29	14	4	11	49:41	8	46
8	Karlsruher SC	29	11	7	11	47:53	-6	40
9	Nurnberg	29	10	7	12	38:40	-2	37
10	Bochum	29	9	9	11	43:41	2	36
11	SG Dynamo Dresden	29	8	8	13	47:47	0	32
12	Holstein Kiel	29	8	8	13	36:43	-7	32
13	Arminia Bielefeld	29	8	7	14	42:44	-2	31
14	Dusseldorf	29	9	4	16	27:45	-18	31
15	Magdeburg	29	9	3	17	46:55	-9	30
16	Braunschweig	29	8	6	15	31:49	-18	30
17	Greuther Furth	29	8	6	15	40:61	-21	30
18	Preussen Munster	29	6	10	13	31:47	-16	28

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