There is a lot to be in the first half of the table, which scored the fewest goals, and still be in first place. This feat is currently succeeding Hamburger SV, which is well on its way back to League 1. A good defense and many close victories are the reason for these amazing numbers. Two other teams, who are still fighting for the return to the upper house, have no problems with a lack of goals. There is talk of Paderborn and Cologne, which is why a prediction for this direct duel on Friday is outshone by the high expectations. Even the first leg was a real football festival, which had a happy ending for the East Westphalians in stock. The team of Steffen Baumgart prevailed in the cathedral city with 5: 3. Now the two clubs are facing each other for the second leg.
Best Betting Prediction for Today Paderborn Vs. Cologne
Before the game Paderborn vs Cologne, the odds are logically influenced by this expectation, which does not make the search for a good tip easier. Are many goals likely? Or will both coaches focus more on defensive work because of the strength of the opponent? The 0: 0 between Leipzig and Frankfurt last weekend in the Bundesliga, which was also classified by most sports bettors as a classic “over-game”, is a warning example. Therefore, it is worthwhile first to take a detailed look at the teams before a final prognosis should be made between Paderborn and Cologne. The match will be kicked off on Friday evening at 18:30.
Paderborn – Statistics & Current Form
Already the premature conclusion can be drawn that the first season of the SC Paderborn after the resurgence will be very good. Steffen Baumgart has acclimated with his team incredibly fast to the new league and in the performances of the East Westphalians it almost fell into oblivion that the club just under a year and a half ago sportily relegated to the Regionalliga. All the better is the interim result after 21 match days. At the present time, the relegation, the primary goal before this season, practically already secured and with one eye, the club may even look towards the top three places. The march into league 1 succeeded a few years ago under Andre Breitenreiter and some parallels can not be dismissed out of hand.
The most fundamental difference is definitely the style of play of the SCP. At that time the team stood for a stable defensive, today for absolute spectacle. A 4: 4 or 5: 3 in the first round was not an isolated case. During the winter break, Baumgart and his protected worked to find a better balance. This seems to succeed. In 2019, Paderborn have scored nine out of twelve possible points and have won the last three matches. At the 3: 1 in Duisburg and the 2: 1 last weekend in Bochum, the team presented itself in the style of a top team. There are no signs that the run should end suddenly. Baumgart can rely on the same squad as in recent games and therefore announced no major changes.
Addressed to the opponent from Cologne, the coach of course put the exceptional qualities of the Effzeh in the foreground. However, he also made it clear that his team will act as courageously as in the first leg and the fans can look forward to a nice game. This is definitely an indication that between Paderborn and Cologne, the odds for a tip on many hits could be interesting again. The hosts will receive full support from the tribune. For the second time this season, the Benteler Arena is sold out to 15,000 spectators to the last seat. The great strength of the riser is the flexibility on the offensive. Captain and top striker Sven Michel scores easily with three goals from the last three games out of the crowd, but with Ben Zolinski, Bernard Tekpetey or Kai Pröger there are many more players who are always good for a hit.
Expected formation of Paderborn:
Zingerle – Dräger, Strohdiek, Schoenau, Collins – Vasiliadis, Pröger, Klement, Tekpetey – Zolinski, Michel
Last matches from Paderborn:
- 09.02.2019 – Bochum Vs. Paderborn 1: 2 (2nd Bundesliga)
- 05.02.2019 – Duisburg vs. Paderborn 1: 3 (DFB Cup)
- 02.02.2019 – Paderborn Vs. Fürth 6: 0 (2nd Bundesliga)
- 30.01.2019 – Regensburg vs. Paderborn 2: 0 (2nd Bundesliga)
- 22.01.2019 – Darmstadt vs. Paderborn 1: 2 (Friendlies)
Cologne – Statistics & Current Form
The 1st FC Cologne is playful, judging by the general opinion, the best team in the second division. The squad of coach Markus Anfang has really a lot of quality and thrilled the audience again and again with a football party. The fact that the club, despite the almost double number of goals scored in the table behind the HSV is stuck, but is also a sign that the Effzeh always allows a slip and leaves important counter. The 3: 5 from the first leg was just one example. Also in the second half two important matches were lost. The last game before Christmas defeated the Effzeh at home against Bochum with 2: 3, to kick off the new year there was a 0-2 defeat at the Old Forester against Union Berlin.
This small negative trend could be stopped brilliantly last weekend against St. Pauli. Due to the 4: 1, the club from the cathedral city is back in the target and also has the catch-up game against Aue on February 27 in the hindquarters. One of the scorers last against the Kiezkicker was Jhon Cordoba, who was named player of the matchday. He scored three goals, which he virtually decided the game alone. The final point with the 4: 1 sat then who else, Simon Terodde. With 23 goals in 19 games, Mr. Reliable is the undisputed leader in the second league scorers list and a guarantee of success. His personal duel with Sven Michel will be as interesting to watch as the question of what lessons Cologne has drawn from the first leg. Although both coaches emphasize that the 3: 5 from the Hinserie does not have too much influence on the preparations for the weekend, but the encounter will certainly be reviewed again.
From the guests’ point of view, it is important to focus on one’s own strengths and, above all, to act consistently in the conclusion and against St. Pauli. All defeats had approximately the same pattern and were themselves indebted by Unkonzentriertheiten before the opponent’s goal. Should this vulnerability be permanently eliminated, the team of Markus Anfang in League 2 will not be enough and Paderborn will have major problems on Friday. Personally, there were positive and negative headlines during the week. Niklas Hauptmann contracted a meniscal injury in his left knee during the week and is missing indefinitely. On the other hand, there were good news from Marco Höger and Vincent Koziello, who returned to the training. While for Höger after his ligaments strain against Paderborn comes too early, Koziello is at least an option for the squad.
Expected formation of Cologne:
Horn – Schmitz, Jorge Mere, Czichos – Clemens, Geis, Kainz, Drexler, Hector – Cordoba, Terodde
Last matches of Cologne:
- 08.02.2019 – Cologne vs. St. Pauli 4: 1 (2nd Bundesliga)
- 31.01.2019 – Union Berlin vs. Cologne 2: 0 (2nd Bundesliga)
- 23.01.2019 – Cologne vs. Bochum 2: 1 (Friendlies)
- 16.01.2019 – Mallorca vs.Cologne 1: 0 (friendlies)
Paderborn Vs. Cologne Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
The direct comparison between Paderborn and Cologne leaves two possibilities for the prediction. On the one hand, with a balance of 3: 3 (five draws), a very close and contested game can be assumed. On the other hand, the spectators in the Benteler Arena can look forward to a spectacle. 28 goals have been scored so far in the eleven games. The clashes are dominated by the game from this year’s first round. The 5: 3 of SC Paderborn in Cologne, which was a big surprise to the odds, let us guess what great potential in the newcomers from East Westphalia is. In the breathtaking 90 minutes, Jonas Hector’s yellow-red card was a sticking point in the closing stages at 3: 3. Shortly thereafter, Bernard Tekpetey scored the lead for the visitors, captain Sven Michel made after a counter in injury time the lid on the game.
Paderborn vs Cologne Best Bet of the Day
To choose between Paderborn vs Cologne a good prediction or the best tip, two games from league 1 can be used as a comparison in which a similar expectation was present. For one, the game between Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt is meant, which ended 2: 2 and fully met all expectations. Similarly entertaining and full of goals, the game of Eintracht was presumed last weekend in Leipzig. There were the fans in Saxony at 0: 0 rather disappointed. The reason for this was that both teams with their tactics hugely adjusted to the opponent and they thus more or less neutralized. In this sense, the question arises as Steffen Baumgart and Markus start their charges on Friday evening. If the interviews are believed, none of the teams wants to hide and there is nothing in the way of another spectacle like in the first leg.
Key Facts – Paderborn vs Cologne tips
The two best offensives in the league meet
35 goals have been scored in the past six SCP home games
The first leg in Cologne won the Ostwestfalen with 5: 3
At game Paderborn Vs. Cologne is a tip on “over-goals” actually a good option, although the odds have fallen off very much. Everyone knows the numbers and statistics of the two teams – including the bookmakers. Therefore, alternatively, the tip on an away win as an interesting alternative. The odds are well above the 2.00, which is why a 50% probability of occurrence is sufficient. This should, despite the good performances of the SCP, be given after the furious 4: 1 of Cologne vs St. Pauli on the final day. If the guests get to their performance limit, even the form-strong climber has nothing to oppose and a threesome of Domstädter is the most likely exit.
Prediction Today: 2
Odds: 2.40
