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Phönix Lübeck vs SC Paderborn: Cup Tie Pits Strong Hosts Against Newly Promoted Visitors. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Paderborn's high shot volume and possession dominance underpin their expected victory. Phönix Lübeck's recent scoring form makes a home goal likely, supporting a bet on both teams scoring. The match at a neutral venue tempers home advantage but does not negate Phönix's attacking potential.
Paderborn's high shot volume and territorial dominance support scoring three goals, while Phönix's recent form and Paderborn's defensive record make a goal for the hosts plausible. Injuries and previous cup results add risk to this precise scoreline.
Compare form, H2H, goals trends and key data for Phönix Lübeck v SC Paderborn 07.
Phönix Lübeck meet SC Paderborn in the first round of the DFB-Pokal with a sizeable gap between the sides in league status, but rather less between them in recent momentum.
Phonix Lubeck vs SC Paderborn — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Paderborn's promotion and attacking stats support a win over Phonix Lübeck.
Paderborn's promotion and attacking stats support a win over Phonix Lübeck.
Both teams' scoring form suggests at least three goals in the match.
Paderborn's shot volume and Phönix's scoring form fit a 3-1 scoreline.
Three Punchy Stats
- Phönix have kept three clean sheets in their opening four league matches, a defensive base that gives them a credible way of extending the contest.
- Paderborn averaged 15.42 shots per game across 38 matches, with 68% coming from inside the penalty area, suggesting their pressure regularly reaches dangerous positions.
- Phönix have won their last three home matches, scoring eight goals and conceding only once, although this cup tie will be staged at Stadion an der Lohmühle rather than their usual ground.
Goals Scored in Last 6 Matches
Recent attacking records for Phonix Lubeck and SC Paderborn are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Recent Matches
Recent defensive records for Phonix Lubeck and SC Paderborn are shown below.
Paderborn arrive having secured promotion to the Bundesliga after a third-place finish and a playoff victory over Wolfsburg, while Phönix have begun their Regionalliga Nord campaign with seven points from four matches. The obvious contrast is competitive level. The more useful question is whether Phönix’s strong start, particularly their defensive record, can make that difference less comfortable than it first appears.
Phönix have given themselves a platform
Kevin Wolk’s opening weeks as Phönix head coach have produced two wins, seven points and three clean sheets from four league matches. The most emphatic result came in the 4-0 victory over local rivals VfB Lübeck, and their recent home sequence is particularly striking: three successive wins, with eight goals scored and only one conceded.
That run matters because Phönix are not approaching the tie merely hoping to survive. They have shown an ability to control matches at their own level and, across their latest six outings, have won four times while scoring 14 goals.
There is still an obvious caveat. Their previous DFB-Pokal appearance ended in a 4-1 first-round defeat to Borussia Dortmund, another reminder of how quickly the jump in opposition quality can expose a fourth-tier side.
This fixture will also be played at VfB Lübeck’s Stadion an der Lohmühle because Phönix’s own ground was not considered suitable for the occasion, so their recent home record cannot simply be transferred without qualification.
Paderborn bring volume as well as status
Paderborn’s promotion gives them the stronger competitive pedigree, but their numbers also suggest a side capable of applying sustained attacking pressure.
Across 38 matches they recorded 586 shots, an average of 15.42 per game, with 68% of those attempts coming from inside the box. They averaged 52% possession and more than 98 attacks per match. That combination suggests their threat is not based solely on isolated moments.
The clearest example came against Wolfsburg in the promotion playoff. Paderborn had 67% possession and attempted 39 shots, with 10 on target, before eventually winning 2-1 after extra time. Even allowing for the unusual length of that contest, the scale of the attacking volume is difficult to ignore.
Yet they are not arriving with a flawless defensive profile. Paderborn conceded 48 goals across those 38 matches, and 26 of those games saw both teams score. Their latest six competitive fixtures brought only one win inside 90 minutes, alongside three draws and two defeats.
The injury list slightly changes the balance
Paderborn also arrive without a full squad. Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant has a knee injury, Timur Gayret has suffered a torn cruciate ligament, while Sebastian Klaas and Sven Michel are sidelined with adductor problems.
Even so, the summer has brought major change. Paderborn made 13 signings as they prepared for Bundesliga football, including Gabriel Vidovic for £2m, and he is among those expected to start.
Phönix have also refreshed their squad. Goalkeeper Christopher Barkmann has joined, although Tim Kips is expected to retain his place, while Jannis Farr and Daniel Haritonov are possible starters in defence. Kilian Skolik is expected to lead the attack following his move from Kickers Offenbach.
The hosts’ best route into the tie therefore appears fairly clear: preserve the defensive discipline that has shaped their strong start and force Paderborn to turn possession and shot volume into genuinely clean opportunities.
Paderborn still have the stronger margin for error
Phönix’s recent form gives them reasons for confidence, particularly after successive clean sheets and a four-goal derby win. Paderborn, though, have already shown they can generate heavy attacking pressure against stronger opposition than Phönix normally face.
That is the central tension in the match. The hosts have been efficient, organised and difficult to score against in recent weeks; the visitors bring a much greater volume of possession, attacks and attempts.
If Phönix can keep that volume manageable, the contest can stay alive. If Paderborn reproduce the territorial pressure seen in their promotion playoff, the difference in level may eventually become difficult to disguise.
Other Opportunities in This Market
- Match Result (Paderborn Win): Settles solely on Paderborn leading after 90 minutes. It offers greater settlement coverage than the combined market because it wins even if Phönix Lübeck fail to score, though at a shorter price.
- Both Teams to Score (Yes): Settles if both clubs score at least once, regardless of which team wins or if the game ends in a draw. It trades away match-winner risk in exchange for shorter odds.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Settles if the match contains three or more total goals in normal time. It covers a broader selection of scorelines than an exact score bet, including 3-0 or 2-2.
📊 Market Explainer
Win & Both Teams to Score
Selection: SC Paderborn to win and Both Teams to Score. The selected team must win in normal time and both teams must score. If the selected team draws or loses, or either side fails to score, the bet loses.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Phönix Lübeck 1-3 SC Paderborn. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: SC Paderborn to win and Both Teams to Score @ 19/20
SC Paderborn enter this DFB-Pokal tie with high overall attacking output. Across 38 matches in their promotion campaign, Paderborn recorded 586 shot attempts—an average of 15.42 per game—with 68% originating inside the penalty area. They also maintained 52% possession and logged over 98 attacks per fixture. In their playoff victory over Wolfsburg, Paderborn held 67% possession and attempted 39 shots, demonstrating their ability to generate repeated attempts on goal. This high volume of chances establishes why the top-flight visitors can secure a victory inside 90 minutes.
However, Phönix Lübeck possess recent scoring form that makes a home goal plausible. Kevin Wolk’s team have taken seven points from four league games and scored 14 goals across their latest six outings, winning four times. While Phönix recorded three clean sheets in four league matches, facing higher-tier opposition presents a tougher defensive test. Paderborn conceded 48 goals across 38 matches last season, with 26 of those fixtures featuring goals from both sides. Additionally, Paderborn managed only one win in normal time across their latest six competitive games.
Phönix must play this tie at VfB Lübeck’s Stadion an der Lohmühle rather than their usual home ground, which slightly tempers their recent home sequence of three straight wins. Even so, Phönix’s recent goal totals combined with Paderborn’s regular conceding record provide solid backing for an away win with both teams scoring.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Paderborn averaged 15.42 shots per game with 68% inside the penalty area.
- Phönix Lübeck scored 14 goals in their last six matches, winning four.
- Paderborn conceded 48 goals in 38 matches, with 26 games featuring goals from both teams.
Risk Factor: If Paderborn keep a clean sheet or Phönix hold them to a draw, the main bet loses.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Recorded 586 shots in 38 matches (15.42/game), taking 68% of attempts from inside the penalty area.
Conceded four goals against Borussia Dortmund in their previous DFB-Pokal first-round tie.
🎯 Pick 2: Phönix Lübeck 1-3 SC Paderborn @ 17/2
Justifying a 3-1 scoreline requires separate factual evidence for both teams’ goal counts. For Paderborn scoring three goals, their underlying shot numbers from last season highlight significant attacking volume. Averaging 15.42 shots per game with 68% taken from inside the box indicates an ability to generate frequent scoring opportunities. Their promotion playoff performance against Wolfsburg further reinforces this point, as they accumulated 39 shots and 10 shots on target. Facing fourth-tier opposition, Paderborn’s territorial presence suggests they can register three goals over 90 minutes.
On the other side of the scoreline, Phönix Lübeck have demonstrated consistent scoring form in their recent matches. Phönix have netted 14 goals across their last six outings and scored eight goals in their past three home games. Crucially, Paderborn’s defensive record shows they conceded 48 goals in 38 matches, with 26 of those fixtures featuring goals for both teams. This background gives Phönix a plausible path to scoring one goal.
The primary risk to a 1-3 scoreline is Paderborn’s potential to keep a clean sheet, as the hosts previously suffered a 4-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in their last DFB-Pokal appearance. Additionally, Paderborn arrive without injured players including Sebastian Klaas, Sven Michel, Timur Gayret, and Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant. While an exact 3-1 away scoreline fits both Paderborn’s high shot volume and Phönix’s recent scoring record, any single extra goal or missed opportunity defeats this precise wager.
Risk Factor: Correct score bets lose if the goal total varies from the predicted 4 goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Paderborn to win and Both Teams to Score mean?
Paderborn must win and Phönix Lübeck must score at least one goal for the bet to win.
How does the Correct Score market settle for this match?
It settles on the exact scoreline at the end of normal time only.
Why is Phönix Lübeck playing at Stadion an der Lohmühle?
Their usual ground was unsuitable for this DFB-Pokal tie.
What is Paderborn's recent defensive record?
They conceded 48 goals in 38 matches, with many games featuring goals from both teams.
How have Phönix Lübeck performed recently?
They have seven points from four league matches and three clean sheets.
Does an Over 2.5 Goals bet cover a 3-1 scoreline?
Yes, as the match would have four total goals.
