SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:00 WAT, Wednesday 28 October: SC Paderborn 07 v VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Pokal, played at Home Deluxe Arena.
Current form
SC Paderborn 07, last 5: WDLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Hamburger SV, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
VfB Stuttgart, last 5: LDLWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (10 Oct 2026) it ended SC Paderborn 07 0–2 VfB Stuttgart.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give SC Paderborn 07 1.9 xG, VfB Stuttgart 3.1 xG – a total near 5.0. That is an open game on paper: 88% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – SC Paderborn 07 20%, draw 19%, VfB Stuttgart 62%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.50 – longer than our fair 1.47, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: SC Paderborn 07 1–3 VfB Stuttgart. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
SC Paderborn 0720%fair 5.05 · @5.00
Draw19%fair 5.37 · @4.20
VfB Stuttgart62%fair 1.62 · @1.53
5.00Expected goals
1.87SC Paderborn 07 xG
3.13VfB Stuttgart xG
68%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–36%
1–26%
2–36%
2–26%
1–45%
2–45%
From our goals model: SC Paderborn 07 1.9 – 3.1 VfB Stuttgart expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart?
On our numbers SC Paderborn 07 have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 19% and VfB Stuttgart 62%.
How many goals will there be in SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our predicted score is SC Paderborn 07 1–3 VfB Stuttgart, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart?
SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Home Deluxe Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.