Sunday , 16 August 2026

SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
SC Paderborn 07
2 – 4
Full Time
FC Schalke 04
Fri 6 Dec 2024 · 17:30 UTC Home Deluxe Arena 15,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Koen Kostons 12' 1–0
1–1 23' Moussa Sylla
1–2 43' Kenan Karaman
Felix Gotze 52' 2–2
2–3 69' Kenan Karaman
2–4 88' Janik Bachmann
Y 25' Janik Bachmann
Y 58' Amin Younes
Y 68' Ron-Thorben Hoffmann
Sebastian Klaas 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SC Paderborn 07 vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at Home Deluxe Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Kampka
  • Assistant 1 Marcel Gasteier
  • Assistant 2 Martin Wilke (Germany)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 1. FC Nürnberg 2 6
2 Hertha BSC 2 6
3 Karlsruher SC 2 4
4 VfL Wolfsburg 2 4
5 Eintracht Braunschweig 2 3
6 Arminia Bielefeld 2 3
7 VfL Bochum 1848 2 3
8 FC Energie Cottbus 2 3
9 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 3
10 1. FC Magdeburg 2 3
11 SG Dynamo Dresden 2 3
12 Holstein Kiel 2 2
13 FC St. Pauli 1910 2 2
14 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 2
15 SV Darmstadt 98 2 1
16 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 2 1
17 Hannover 96 2 0
18 VfL Osnabruck 2 0

Head-to-Head

2
2
4
SC Paderborn 07 8 games · Avg 4.3 goals FC Schalke 04
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-06 SC Paderborn 07 2–4 FC Schalke 04 2024-03-09 FC Schalke 04 3–3 SC Paderborn 07 2023-09-29 SC Paderborn 07 3–1 FC Schalke 04 2020-02-08 FC Schalke 04 1–1 SC Paderborn 07 2019-09-15 SC Paderborn 07 1–5 FC Schalke 04

Recent Form

SC Paderborn 07
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Dec FC Schalke 04 H 2–4 L
30 Nov SV 07 Elversberg A 3–1 W
22 Nov 1. FC Nürnberg H 3–2 W
09 Nov TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 1–1 D
03 Nov Eintracht Braunschweig H 0–0 D
30 Oct SV Werder Bremen H 0–1 L
FC Schalke 04
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Dec SC Paderborn 07 A 4–2 W
29 Nov 1. FC Kaiserslautern H 0–3 L
23 Nov Hamburger SV A 2–2 D
10 Nov SSV Jahn Regensburg H 2–0 W
01 Nov SSV Ulm 1846 A 0–0 D
29 Oct FC Augsburg A 0–3 L

Key Stats

88% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Home Deluxe Arena will turn into a battlefield for SC Paderborn 07 and FC Schalke 04.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SC Paderborn 07 that had 316 games and scored 227 goals.
  • 10' Germany international Paul Seguin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 12' Magnificent from Koen Kostons! That is 8 goals in 316 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 17' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 23' What composure from Moussa Sylla! The Mali international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 25' Janik Bachmann is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
  • 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 35' The travelling FC Schalke 04 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 43' Sensational shot from Kenan Karaman. FC Schalke 04 is back in the lead.
  • 46' Mika Baur makes way for Sebastian Klaas at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Paderborn 07.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lukas Kwasniok will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 52' Felix Gotze doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adrian Bravo-Sanchez, as he is very good at scoring at Home Deluxe Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 58' It’s gonna be a card for Amin Younes.
  • 59' It is a substitution in FC Schalke 04 team. Amin Younes is replaced by Christopher Antwi-Adjei on 59 minute.
  • 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Paderborn 07 and FC Schalke 04 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Ron-Thorben Hoffmann argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 69' The Turkey Kenan Karaman breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 2-3!
  • 74' Amin Younes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 75' Time for substitution for SC Paderborn 07. Ilyas Ansah is replaced by Felix Platte.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sebastian Klaas on 76.
  • 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 83' Moussa Sylla makes way for Tomas Kalas at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Schalke 04.
  • 84' Adrian Bravo-Sanchez is replacing Laurin Curda for the SC Paderborn 07 side.
  • 86' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 86 minute. Ron Schallenberg leaves to be changed by Max Gruger.
  • 88' What composure from Janik Bachmann! The Germany international strokes it home. 2-4.
  • 89' A tactical swap from SC Paderborn 07 — Tjark Scheller on, Santiago Castaneda off on 89 minutes.
  • SC Paderborn 07 will have plenty to reflect on. FC Schalke 04 were simply the better side today.

Lineups

SC Paderborn 07 Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lukas Kwasniok

FC Schalke 04 Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kees van Wonderen

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kenan Karaman 3
Florent Muslija 2
Amine Harit 2
Ahmed Kutucu 2
Dejan Ljubicic 2
Moussa Sylla 1
Laurin Curda 1
Janik Bachmann 1

Head to Head

2024-12-06 SC Paderborn 07 2–4 FC Schalke 04 2024-03-09 FC Schalke 04 3–3 SC Paderborn 07 2023-09-29 SC Paderborn 07 3–1 FC Schalke 04 2020-02-08 FC Schalke 04 1–1 SC Paderborn 07 2019-09-15 SC Paderborn 07 1–5 FC Schalke 04

SC Paderborn 07 Form

2024-12-06 SC Paderborn 07 2–4 FC Schalke 04 L 2024-11-30 SV 07 Elversberg 1–3 SC Paderborn 07 W 2024-11-22 SC Paderborn 07 3–2 1. FC Nürnberg W 2024-11-09 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 1–1 SC Paderborn 07 D 2024-11-03 SC Paderborn 07 0–0 Eintracht Braunschweig D 2024-10-30 SC Paderborn 07 0–1 SV Werder Bremen L

FC Schalke 04 Form

2024-12-06 SC Paderborn 07 2–4 FC Schalke 04 W 2024-11-29 FC Schalke 04 0–3 1. FC Kaiserslautern L 2024-11-23 Hamburger SV 2–2 FC Schalke 04 D 2024-11-10 FC Schalke 04 2–0 SSV Jahn Regensburg W 2024-11-01 SSV Ulm 1846 0–0 FC Schalke 04 D 2024-10-29 FC Augsburg 3–0 FC Schalke 04 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58 SC Paderborn 07 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for: SC Paderborn 07 or FC Schalke 04 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Paderborn 0735% Draw26% FC Schalke 0439%
Actual: FC Schalke 04 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

SC Paderborn 07 or Draw
61%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
65%
SC Paderborn 07 or FC Schalke 04
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Paderborn 0727% Draw42% FC Schalke 0431%
Actual: FC Schalke 04 win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — SC Paderborn 07

Handicap SC Paderborn 07 covers Push FC Schalke 04 covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

SC Paderborn 07 keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.