German 2.Bundesliga
2025-05-18 - Karlsruher SC vs SC Paderborn
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
BBBank Wildpark Stadion– Karlsruhe
Sunday, 18th May 2025 - kickoff 15:30 CET
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC finishes this season at mid-table, comfortably sitting ninth in the 2.Bundesliga. Despite playing without significant motives, they are one of the teams with the best form in the second division.
They are unbeaten in six games, with their most recent two against Kaiserslautern and Jahn Regensburg both ending in 2-2 draws. They scored twice or more in each of their last three games, so they are also a strong attacking side.
Karlsruher SC has been excellent at home recently. They are also unbeaten in six matches, winning four times.
However, they do not have a good recent record against SC Paderborn, beating them only once in their last six duels since 2022 (two draws, three defeats).
SC Paderborn
SC Paderborn is fighting to the end with SV Elversberg for third place in the 2.Bundesliga. They are level on 55 points with third-placed SV Elversberg but have a worse goal difference.
SC Paderborn's only chance of finishing third is to win against Karlsruher SC, and SV Elversberg must be held to at least a draw against Schalke 04 away.
SC Paderborn played excellent football in recent weeks, winning in three of their last four unbeaten matches.
They also won their most recent two away matches, against Nürnberg and Schalke 04, scoring twice or more in each of the wins.
The Betting Verdict
This is a tricky duel because Karlsruher SC is in outstandingly good form despite being out of the promotion battle.
Only a win would help SC Paderborn here, and they must also hope SC Elversberg does not win their away game.
Considering how well SC Paderborn has also played in recent weeks and their high motivation, I would go with an away victory for them in this match.
The Pick :
Karlsruher SC 1-2 SC Paderborn
