German 2.Bundesliga
2025-08-23 - SC Paderborn vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Home Deluxe Arena – Paderborn
Saturday, 23rd August 2025 - kickoff 13:00 CET
SC Paderborn
SC Paderborn have started this 2.Bundesliga season with one win and one draw from their first two matches, scoring three goals and conceding twice. Their home game was solid, ending in a 2-1 victory over Holstein Kiel, followed by a 1-1 away draw against Preussen Münster.
SC Paderborn’s attacking play has been effective. However, defensively, SC Paderborn remains vulnerable to counterattacks. Their high-pressing game has left gaps at the back in the opening two games so far, which opponents may exploit. Being more disciplined defensively will be crucial to securing a positive result from this home game.
Fortuna Dusseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf was horrible at the start of this 2.Bundesliga season, losing both of their opening matches (5-1 to Arminia Bielefeld and 0-2 to Hannover 96). The team's defensive vulnerabilities have been evident, and I don’t see how they can improve that so quickly, considering their back-line options are limited.
Offensively, Fortuna Düsseldorf have struggled to find the net, scoring only once in their first two games. The team will need to improve their attacking efficiency and defensive stability to turn their fortunes around.
One positive thing is that they have remained unbeaten in both games against SC Paderborn last season, drawing 1-1 at home and winning 1-2 away.
The Betting Verdict
Given the current form of both teams, SC Paderborn enter this match as the favorites, especially with the advantage of playing at home. Their solid attacking play and recent unbeaten home record make them a strong contender.
Fortuna Düsseldorf, on the other hand, will need to address their defensive issues and find a way to improve their attack to compete effectively.
For betting purposes, a SC Paderborn win appears likely, but considering Fortuna Düsseldorf's potential for improvement, a draw could also be a plausible outcome.
I lean more towards SC Paderborn, but I think backing both teams to score is a better bet here, considering that neither side looks good defensively at the moment.
The Pick :
SC Paderborn 2-1 Fortuna Dusseldorf
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.68 at Cloudbet
