German 2.Bundesliga
2026-02-07 - SC Paderborn vs Nurnberg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Home Deluxe Arena – Paderborn
Saturday, 07th February 2026 - kickoff 13:00 CET
SC Paderborn
SC Paderborn are quietly building up towards Bundesliga promotion, but their recent inconsistencies are worrying. They are fourth on the table, three points behind the first spot, but their way of play in recent weeks has been mostly disappointing.
Last weekend, SC Paderborn lost 2-1 against one of the worst 2.Bundesliga sides, Fortuna Düsseldorf. They took the lead right from the start in that game, yet they conceded twice in the final half hour and let their opponents snatch the three points. That was their second defeat in three matches, but luckily, their position was not damaged that much.
However, now SC Paderborn are under pressure to win. Next week, they have a difficult away duel against in-form VfL Bochum, so they must get something out of this game to stay in contention for the top spot.
SC Paderborn’s matches across the last couple of months were mostly full of goals, with six of their last seven games ending with 3+ goals.
Nürnberg
Nürnberg awaits this match at mid-table, six points above the relegation zone. They are shaky, unreliable, and inconsistent. Sounds like a great team to back, eh?
Jokes aside, Nürnberg drew 1-1 with Preussen Munster in the last round, their second draw in six games, alongside two defeats and two wins.
A thing to note is that they are the second-worst away team in 2.Bundesliga overall, currently on a losing streak of three away games in a row (without scoring).
The Betting Verdict
Neither side is trustworthy at the moment, but I have to side with SC Paderborn here. They had some hiccups, but are still one of the more solid sides, capable of remaining in the promotion race.
Nürnberg is just unreliable and weak, especially when travelling, although you can never fully write them off.
SC Paderborn were mostly solid at home this season (six wins in 10 games), and I believe they will edge the game.
The Pick :
SC Paderborn 2-1 Nürnberg
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take SC Paderborn to win at odds of 1.80 with Bet365
