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On January 26, the Stadion am Bellenfalltor will host a Round 19 match of the German 2. Bundesliga, where Darmstadt will face Paderborn. My suggestion for this match involves betting on goals, cards, or the winner.
Darmstadt
The team is generally quite average. However, in the 2023/2024 season, they played in Bundesliga 1 again. But once more, they couldn't stay in the top tier of German football. Instead, after winning only three matches and collecting 17 points, the newcomer was relegated early from the bottom position.
Nevertheless, understanding Darmstadt's level, the management didn't sack coach Lieberknecht either during the season or in the summer. However, this trust was not justified, as there were several slip-ups at the lower level at the start of the season. Ultimately, the position was handed over to the more experienced Kofeldt, but this only had a temporary effect. Thus, they ended 2024 already out of the cup and in tenth place. In January, a thrilling 2-2 draw with Fortuna Düsseldorf brightened their spirits.
Paderborn
The club was largely unknown for a long time. However, in 2014, they managed to break into Bundesliga 1. Yet, neither that time nor in their new attempt in 2018/2019, did they manage to collect enough points to stay there. Afterward, the Blue and Whites kept themselves in the upper part of the second division, finishing in seventh place in the spring.
In the new season, Kwasniewski and his squad, which was strengthened with a couple of experienced players, are maintaining a similar level. In 2024, they had seven wins and draws. However, in the last three rounds in December, they earned just one point. After the break, they lost 1-2 at home to Hertha.
Match facts
- Darmstadt has won one match out of their last six.
- 83% of Darmstadt's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.83 goals per game.
- Paderborn hasn't won in their last four rounds.
Head-to-Head
The Lilies have won five of their past encounters. However, earlier this season, they lost 1-3 away.
Darmstadt vs Paderborn Prediction
Bookmakers have more faith in the home team, but Darmstadt plays more excitingly than reliably, just like the visitors. A bet on "over 2.5 goals" seems appropriate (odds – 1.65).
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