Paderborn vs Magdeburg predictions, Apr 12, 2026

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In an intriguing matchup in the German 2 Bundesliga, SC Paderborn 07 will host FC Magdeburg on April 12, 2026. Both teams are looking to strengthen their positions as they approach the business end of the season.

SC Paderborn has shown solid form, securing three victories in their last five outings. Their recent successes highlight a potent attack capable of breaking down defenses, along with a reliable backline that has demonstrated resilience under pressure. With a favorable home advantage, they will aim to capitalize on the support of their fans.

On the other hand, FC Magdeburg has struggled for consistency, winning only two of their last five matches. While they have moments of flair and attacking creativity, defensive vulnerabilities could be a concern as they face a confident Paderborn team.

Bookmakers have positioned Paderborn as favorites with odds of 1.82 for a home win, reflecting a probability of 52.6%. However, Magdeburg, with odds at 3.79, remains a threatening opponent, with a 24.6% chance of securing an away victory. As both teams take the pitch, it promises to be a competitive clash with no clear guarantees on the outcome.

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Paderborn 51.6%

Draw 23.7%

Magdeburg 24.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.84	4.2	3.91
	1.8	3.85	3.7
	1.81	3.98	3.8	Watch and Bet
	1.8	3.8	3.7
	1.82	4.08	3.79

Latest Results

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 28.02.26 1. FC Kaiserslautern – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:2

04.04.26 FC Magdeburg – VfL Bochum – 4:1 22.03.26 Preußen Münster – FC Magdeburg – 1:3 13.03.26 FC Magdeburg – SV Darmstadt 98 – 1:1 06.03.26 SV Elversberg – FC Magdeburg – 1:0 01.03.26 FC Magdeburg – Karlsruher SC – 1:3

Facts

One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga and 13).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Paderborn won 2.

Paderborn is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Magdeburg has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Magdeburg may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Paderborn is the team to beat.

In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Paderborn won 3 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:14. (average 1:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Paderborn won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 9:7. (average 1.5:1.2).

Latest Head To Head

09.11.25 FC Magdeburg – SC Paderborn 07 – 0:1 10.05.25 SC Paderborn 07 – FC Magdeburg – 2:1 14.12.24 FC Magdeburg – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:1 03.03.24 SC Paderborn 07 – FC Magdeburg – 0:0 22.09.23 FC Magdeburg – SC Paderborn 07 – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke	28	16	7	5	39:24	15	55
2	Paderborn	28	16	6	6	47:31	16	54
3	Elversberg	28	15	7	6	48:30	18	52
4	Darmstadt	28	13	11	4	50:32	18	50
5	Hannover	28	14	8	6	47:35	12	50
6	Hertha Berlin	28	13	8	7	43:33	10	47
7	Kaiserslautern	28	13	4	11	48:41	7	43
8	Nurnberg	28	10	7	11	38:38	0	37
9	Karlsruher SC	28	10	7	11	43:52	-9	37
10	Bochum	28	8	9	11	39:40	-1	33
11	Arminia Bielefeld	28	8	7	13	41:40	1	31
12	Dusseldorf	28	9	4	15	26:43	-17	31
13	Magdeburg	28	9	3	16	43:51	-8	30
14	Braunschweig	28	8	6	14	30:45	-15	30
15	SG Dynamo Dresden	28	7	8	13	45:47	-2	29
16	Holstein Kiel	28	7	8	13	34:42	-8	29
17	Greuther Furth	28	8	5	15	40:61	-21	29
18	Preussen Munster	28	6	9	13	31:47	-16	27

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