PADERBORN VS HERTHA - GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA MATCH PREVIEW
GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA MATCH DETAILS: PADERBORN VS HERTHA
As Paderborn prepare to host Hertha on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PADERBORN PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA
Paderborn, currently 5th in the standings with 40 points from 22 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 22 points from 11 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 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HERTHA PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA
Hertha, sitting 6th with 34 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PADERBORN VS HERTHA
Recent meetings between Paderborn and Hertha have favored Paderborn, with Hertha claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Bochum, Paderborn recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Seimen, Sticker, Gotze, Scheller, Obermair, Castaneda, Baur, Curda, Klaas, Michel, Tigges. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.
Hertha's last outing came against Hannover, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-4-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Ernst, Karbownik, Dardai, Gechter, Eitschberger, Seguin, Klemens, Reese, Cuisance, Brekalo, Schuler. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, Paderborn are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Paderborn and Hertha 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 AND PREDICTION FOR PADERBORN VS HERTHA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Paderborn's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hertha's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 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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