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Paderborn

28 Oct 2026 17:00

VfB Stuttgart

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VfB Stuttgart to win 1.50

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Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart Predictions, Picks & Odds – 28/10/2026

DFB Pokal · 2nd Round

Our prediction

2: VfB Stuttgart to win

1.50 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 26 Oct 2026 at 20:05 · Odds are subject to change

Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart Preview

Paderborn's recent form makes for grim reading, with four defeats and a single draw across their last five outings. The 2-0 home loss to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on 10 October will still sting, and manager Ralf Kettemann faces the unenviable task of lifting his squad for an immediate rematch. A cup upset would transform the mood, though, and Kettemann noted his players had their best training week of the campaign before that earlier meeting.

VfB Stuttgart arrive at the Home Deluxe Arena carrying genuine momentum from that clinical Bundesliga victory over this very opponent. Their broader run of two wins, a draw, and two defeats is hardly imperious, yet the quality gap between the sides remains clear. Sebastian Hoeneß will be without Maximilian Mittelstädt, who required stitches on a heel laceration, while Nikolas Nartey is also a doubt following a thigh injury sustained in the previous cup round against Hansa Rostock.

Stuttgart's away win at 1.50 stands as our primary pick. The Swabians defeated Paderborn 2-0 in the Bundesliga barely three weeks ago, and their recent form of three wins from five matches is considerably stronger than the hosts' wretched run of four losses in five. Cup ties can spring surprises, but the quality gap here is significant.

Maximilian Mittelstädt remains sidelined with a heel laceration, while Nikolas Nartey faces a spell out after picking up a thigh injury in the previous DFB Pokal round against Hansa Rostock. Those absences thin Stuttgart's squad, yet Sebastian Hoeneß possesses ample depth to rotate without sacrificing much quality against second-tier opposition.

We also lean towards over 2.5 goals at 1.53. Stuttgart scored twice without reply in the recent head-to-head, and Paderborn's leaky defence has been a consistent theme throughout their poor run. With the hosts needing to push forward in search of a cup upset, spaces should open for Stuttgart's attackers to exploit on the counter.

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Trends to Know about Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart

• Stuttgart won the recent league meeting 2-0
• Paderborn have four losses in five matches
• Stuttgart missing Mittelstädt and Nartey through injury

Both lineups carry a speculative caveat here, drawn from Bundesliga fixtures rather than confirmed Pokal selections, so treat the formations with appropriate caution. Paderborn's compact 3-5-2 sets up to contest the midfield corridor, while Stuttgart's 4-2-3-1 offers greater width and a clearer attacking hierarchy through Ermedin Demirovic.

The fitness concerns surrounding Mittelstädt and Stiller add further uncertainty to Stuttgart's shape, and Sebastian Hoeneß may reorganise accordingly. Paderborn will fancy their chances of exploiting any structural disruption, particularly if the visitors arrive without their first-choice double pivot fully intact.

How to Watch Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart Match?

What time is Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart?

Kickoff at the Home Deluxe Arena is set for 17:00 on Wednesday 28 October 2026.

Where is Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart being played?

This match takes place at the Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn's home ground.

How Can I Watch Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart on TV and Live Stream?

Check your local listings for broadcast details on this DFB Pokal second round fixture.