Kaiserslautern vs Paderborn: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kaiserslautern prepare to host Paderborn on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Kaiserslautern, currently 6th in the standings with 37 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 25 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Paderborn, sitting 4th with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Kaiserslautern and Paderborn have favored Paderborn, with Paderborn claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Preussen Munster, Kaiserslautern recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Krahl, Kim, Sirch, Rasmussen, Haas, Sahin, Kunze, Joly, Ritter, Skytta, Bassette. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Paderborn's last outing came against Hertha, where they secured a 5-2 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Seimen, Brackelmann, Gotze, Scheller, Muller, Castaneda, Baur, Curda, Obermair, Klaas, Marino. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Kaiserslautern are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kaiserslautern and Paderborn are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Kaiserslautern's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Paderborn's games average 3.2 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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