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Holstein Kiel vs Paderborn predictions, Jan 18, 2026

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Holstein Kiel will face SC Paderborn 07 in an eagerly anticipated German 2 Bundesliga clash on January 18, 2026. With both teams looking to improve their standing in the league, this match promises to be a closely contested affair.

In terms of recent form, Holstein Kiel has won 2 out of their last 5 matches, while SC Paderborn 07 has managed to secure victory in only 1 of their last 5 games. This suggests that Holstein Kiel may have a slight edge coming into the match.

On paper, both teams seem evenly matched, with bookmakers offering odds of 2.9 for a home win and 2.32 for an away win. However, our model prediction gives SC Paderborn 07 a slight advantage with a 41% probability of an away win compared to Holstein Kiel’s 32.4% chance of winning at home.

Tactically, both teams will need to be at their best to secure the three points. Holstein Kiel will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while SC Paderborn 07 will aim to exploit any weaknesses in their opponent’s defense. Overall, this match is set to be a thrilling encounter with the potential for either team to come out on top.

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Holstein Kiel
32.5%		 Draw
26.8%		 Paderborn
40.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of German 2 Bundesliga Paderborn: 11.73% Holstein Kiel: 0.61%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.82 3.35 2.32
2.91 3.42 2.32 Watch and Bet
2.8 3.3 2.25
2.92 3.61 2.28
2.83 3.5 2.22

Latest Results

10.01.26 Ferencvárosi TC – Holstein Kiel – 0:2
07.01.26 Holstein Kiel – Servette FC – 1:1
20.12.25 Holstein Kiel – Dynamo Dresden – 2:1
13.12.25 FC Magdeburg – Holstein Kiel – 3:3
07.12.25 Eintracht Braunschweig – Holstein Kiel – 1:1		 19.12.25 SC Paderborn 07 – SV Darmstadt 98 – 2:2
13.12.25 Karlsruher SC – SC Paderborn 07 – 0:4
06.12.25 SC Paderborn 07 – SV Elversberg – 1:2
28.11.25 Schalke 04 – SC Paderborn 07 – 2:1
22.11.25 SC Paderborn 07 – Hannover 96 – 0:2

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 11 and 4).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Holstein Kiel won 2.
  • Holstein Kiel is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Paderborn has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Holstein Kiel may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Holstein Kiel won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 27:25. (average 2.1:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Holstein Kiel won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:9. (average 1.7:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.08.25 SC Paderborn 07 – Holstein Kiel – 2:1
    17.02.24 SC Paderborn 07 – Holstein Kiel – 0:4
    02.09.23 Holstein Kiel – SC Paderborn 07 – 2:1
    25.02.23 Holstein Kiel – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:1
    20.08.22 SC Paderborn 07 – Holstein Kiel – 7:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Schalke 17 12 1 4 22:10 12 37
    2 Elversberg 17 10 4 3 31:15 16 34
    3 Darmstadt 17 9 6 2 29:17 12 33
    4 Paderborn 17 10 3 4 28:18 10 33
    5 Hannover 17 8 5 4 30:22 8 29
    6 Hertha Berlin 17 8 4 5 21:16 5 28
    7 Kaiserslautern 17 8 3 6 29:21 8 27
    8 Nurnberg 17 6 4 7 19:23 -4 22
    9 Karlsruher SC 17 6 4 7 25:33 -8 22
    10 Bochum 17 6 3 8 23:22 1 21
    11 Holstein Kiel 17 5 5 7 20:22 -2 20
    12 Preussen Munster 17 5 5 7 22:26 -4 20
    13 Braunschweig 17 6 2 9 20:29 -9 20
    14 Arminia Bielefeld 17 5 4 8 27:24 3 19
    15 Magdeburg 17 5 2 10 21:29 -8 17
    16 Dusseldorf 17 5 2 10 15:27 -12 17
    17 Greuther Furth 17 4 3 10 26:44 -18 15
    18 SG Dynamo Dresden 17 3 4 10 24:34 -10 13

    German 2 Bundesliga Outrights

    1. Schalke: 2.1 (39.1%)

    2. Elversberg: 5.03 (16.31%)

    3. Paderborn: 7 (11.73%)

    4. Darmstadt: 7 (11.73%)

    5. Hannover: 10 (8.21%)

    6. Hertha Berlin: 15.67 (5.24%)

    7. Kaiserslautern: 48.67 (1.69%)

    8. Nurnberg: 93.67 (0.88%)

    9. Arminia Bielefeld: 108.67 (0.76%)

    10. Bochum: 108.67 (0.76%)

    11. Karlsruher: 117 (0.7%)

    12. Braunschweig: 117 (0.7%)

    13. Preussen Munster: 120.2 (0.68%)

    14. Holstein Kiel: 133.67 (0.61%)

    15. Magdeburg: 275.33 (0.3%)

    16. Dusseldorf: 317 (0.26%)

    17. Greuther Furth: 442 (0.19%)

    18. Dresden: 525.33 (0.16%)

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