Kaiserslautern vs Paderborn: match statistics
Kaiserslautern presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and a +11 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.17 goals per match in home games, which, with 15.42 shots per match, testifies to their offensive power. Paderborn, despite a solid table position and 45% wins on the road, has difficulties scoring goals away from home (averaging 1.27 goals) and finishes 27% of matches without scoring. The form of the last five matches slightly favors the visitors (2.0 PPG vs 1.4 PPG), however, Kaiserslautern's dominance on their own turf along with the advantage in xG (1.74 vs 1.52) and average goals scored gives them a real chance for victory. I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the hosts, although a draw also remains a probable scenario due to Paderborn's defensive solidity on the road.
Kaiserslautern vs Paderborn: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kaiserslautern played against Paderborn in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Kaiserslautern has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Paderborn has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Kaiserslautern scores 1.70 goals per game and allows 1.43. Paderborn scores 1.65 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Kaiserslautern's games and 61% of Paderborn's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 61%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Paderborn has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.51 per game. Kaiserslautern takes 13.6 shots per game, while Paderborn takes 15.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Kaiserslautern leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Paderborn leads at halftime in 39% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kaiserslautern's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Paderborn, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Kaiserslautern presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and a +11 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.17 goals per match in home games, which, with 15.42 shots per match, testifies to their offensive power. Paderborn, despite a solid table position and 45% wins on the road, has difficulties scoring goals away from home (averaging 1.27 goals) and finishes 27% of matches without scoring. The form of the last five matches slightly favors the visitors (2.0 PPG vs 1.4 PPG), however, Kaiserslautern's dominance on their own turf along with the advantage in xG (1.74 vs 1.52) and average goals scored gives them a real chance for victory. I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the hosts, although a draw also remains a probable scenario due to Paderborn's defensive solidity on the road.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Kaiserslautern | Paderborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Paderborn is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Kaiserslautern · 2 pts / game - Paderborn
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Paderborn is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Kaiserslautern · 1.13 goals / game - Paderborn
Kaiserslautern scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Paderborn keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Paderborn scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Kaiserslautern keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kaiserslautern
Over / Under - Paderborn
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kaiserslautern - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Paderborn - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Kaiserslautern
Paderborn
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Kaiserslautern | Liga | Paderborn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.13 | 2.91 | ▼ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 24% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 69% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 84% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Kaiserslautern's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Paderborn. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kaiserslautern vs Paderborn?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Kaiserslautern 1:2 Paderborn. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kaiserslautern vs Paderborn?
Kaiserslautern score 1.70 goals per game on average and Paderborn 1.65. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Kaiserslautern's matches and 61% of Paderborn's.
What form are Kaiserslautern and Paderborn in?
Over the last 5 games Kaiserslautern have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Paderborn 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kaiserslautern vs Paderborn?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Kaiserslautern vs Paderborn: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.