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SC Paderborn 07 will take on VfB Stuttgart at the Home Deluxe Arena on Saturday in a Bundesliga encounter.
Die Paderborner enter this domestic league fixture looking to build on their first league victory of the season before the international break.
Meanwhile, the visiting team will hope they can bounce back from their back-to-back league losses.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Paderborn vs. Stuttgart key stats
- Paderborn have managed only one win in their first four opening Bundesliga matches this season.
- Stuttgart and Paderborn have scored over 2.5 goals in four of their last five meetings across all competitions.
- Paderborn have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last four league games.
Paderborn vs. Stuttgart preview: Host looking to build on first win of the season
Paderborn vs. Stuttgart — Tale of the Tape
| Paderborn | vs | Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 15th |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 3 | Goals For | 6 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 9 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 10th | Home / Away Rank | 15th |
Paderborn return from the international break with renewed confidence after finally securing their first Bundesliga victory of the season.
The newly-promoted hosts claimed a 3-1 home victory over Hoffenheim on matchday four, marking their first Bundesliga win since returning to the top flight.
Ralf Kettemann's side also used the international break to build on their first win, defeating DC United 1-0 in a friendly game.
Their home record should also provide plenty of encouragement, with just two defeats from their last 12 home games across all competitions.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, entered the international break on the back of consecutive league defeats.
This season, they have only managed one league win and have lost three games, leaving them with just three points from four outings.
They lost 2-1 to Hoffenheim before suffering a narrow 1-0 setback against Dortmund, leaving Sebastian Hoeness’s team just above the relegation zone.
However, following the international break, the visitors took the opportunity to build momentum, winning back-to-back friendly games against Heidenheim (3-0) and Greuther Furth (5-0).
Their away form is also a concern, with Stuttgart winless in their last five league trips, drawing twice and losing three.
Paderborn vs. Stuttgart form guide & betting tips
| Paderborn | vs | Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|
DLLW |
Form | LWLL |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 12th | Form Table | 15th |
| 3 | Goals For | 6 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 9 |
DLLWW |
Form (All Comps) | WLLWW |
Whispers predicts: Paderborn 1-2 Stuttgart
Paderborn enter this fixture with confidence following their recent home victory, but we believe that the visitors will nick a 2-1 win in this encounter.
Both teams have not had the best of starts this new campaign, but Stuttgart will take confidence from their previous record against the hosts.
The away team have not lost in their last five games against the home team, winning four and drawing one.
Ahead of this clash, the bookmakers have tipped Stuttgart to win at 15/4 (4.75) away from home.
A draw is valued at 7/2 (4.50), while a home victory for Paderborn is offered at 4/7 (1.57), making them the underdogs despite their home advantage.
The bookmakers have also given odds for over 2.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40), and both teams to score (yes) is available at 1/2 (1.50).
Also, the first-half draw is offered at 7/4 (2.75), while the away team double chance is given at 2/11 (1.18).
> Stuttgart double chance to win at 2/11 (1.18) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 1/2 (1.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> First-half draw at 7/4 (2.75) | Likelihood: Probable