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Paderborn

28 Oct 2026 18:00

VfB Stuttgart

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VfB Stuttgart to win 1.53

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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

1.53 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 27 Oct 2026 at 06:58 · Odds are subject to change

Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart Preview

Paderborn come into this DFB Pokal second round clash at the Home Deluxe Arena in poor form, having won just once in their last five matches across all competitions. Manager Ralf Kettemann's side suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on October 10, and that loss will sting heading into this quick rematch. Kettemann noted his squad had their best training week before that game, yet they still came up short.

VfB Stuttgart travel with confidence after that recent victory over Paderborn, though their own form has been mixed with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five outings. Sebastian Hoeness used the international break to sharpen tactical structures, and the results showed in that clinical Bundesliga performance. Key absences could be a factor: defender Maximilian Mittelstadt remains sidelined with a heel laceration, while midfielder Nikolas Nartey faces a spell out with a thigh injury.

Stuttgart's away win at 1.53 stands out as the primary selection here. The Swabians already dismantled Paderborn with a clean 2-0 victory on October 10, and their recent form of three wins from five outings is notably stronger than the hosts' single win in the same span. Cup ties often favour the higher-ranked side, and Stuttgart's tactical sharpness under Sebastian Hoeness gives them a clear edge.

Backing over 2.5 goals at 1.62 also carries appeal. Stuttgart showed real attacking intent in the earlier meeting, and Paderborn's defensive frailties across their run of four losses from five suggest they will struggle to contain a side eager to press forward. Ralf Kettemann's men will need to open up in search of a cup upset, which should create space for Stuttgart's forwards to exploit.

The both teams to score market at 1.67 is worth considering as a secondary pick. Paderborn, desperate for revenge after their league defeat, will throw bodies forward at home. Stuttgart, though, could be without Maximilian Mittelstadt and Nikolas Nartey through injury, potentially leaving gaps at the back that the hosts can punish. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.

Trends to Know about Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart

• Stuttgart won recent head-to-head 2-0
• Paderborn lost four of last five
• Stuttgart missing Mittelstädt and Nartey

Both lineups carry a speculated tag, drawn from Bundesliga data rather than confirmed DFB Pokal selections, so treat them as directional rather than definitive. The 3-5-2 vs 4-2-3-1 shape sets up a fascinating width battle, with Paderborn's wing-backs likely tested hard by Stuttgart's wider attacking options.

Stuttgart's projected XI comes with an important caveat: Mittelstädt and Stiller are listed as injured or doubtful for this cup tie, meaning Deniz Undav and the forward line may operate behind a reshuffled midfield and defensive unit. Paderborn's compact back three could exploit any structural uncertainty in Stuttgart's build-up.

How to Watch Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart Match?

What time is Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart?

Paderborn host VfB Stuttgart at the Home Deluxe Arena on October 28, 2026, with kickoff set for 18:00.

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?

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