SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction

Paderborn host Stuttgart on 10 October 2026 at 16:30 in a Bundesliga clash between a side fighting for consistency at home and visitors seeking to arrest a recent slump. Paderborn beat Hoffenheim 3-1 last time out, with Steffen Tigges scoring off the bench and pushing for a starting role. Injuries to Lasse Eickel, Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant and Timur Gayret limit their midfield options. Stuttgart arrive off back-to-back defeats to Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund but have steadied themselves with friendly wins over Heidenheim and Greuther Fürth. Ermedin Demirovic returns from international duty to bolster their attack, though Dan-Axel Zagadou, Tiago Tomas and Justin Diehl remain sidelined.

Form and Head to Head

Paderborn's home record has wobbled. They won just one of their last three matches at the Benteler-Arena and averaged only 1.00 goal per game across those fixtures. Over their last ten home games, they posted five wins, three draws and two losses, scoring 1.61 goals per match and conceding 1.10. Stuttgart's overall form is sharper: they won 60% of their last ten matches. Away from home, however, the picture darkens. They hold a 25% win rate on the road, averaging 2.40 goals for and 1.20 against across their last ten away games.

Best Bet

Stuttgart's superior form and attacking depth make the away win the primary selection. Paderborn's defensive vulnerabilities at home and Stuttgart's recent momentum despite the two defeats point to a Stuttgart victory. Melbet price Stuttgart at 1.57 for the away win.

Odds to Watch

Over 2.5 goals carries genuine appeal given the teams' combined attacking average of 3.15 goals per game. Mostbet offers Over 2.5 at standard odds. For a tighter angle, the correct score Paderborn 1–2 Stuttgart aligns with the underlying form and Stuttgart's attacking threat. The prediction is Paderborn 1–2 Stuttgart.