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Where our probabilities disagree with bookmaker prices.
| Market | Our model | Bookies imply | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score | 50.6% | 60.6% | 10 pts under |
| FSV Mainz 05 Win | 52.9% | 60.6% | 8 pts under |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 59.9% | 60.6% | 1 pts under |
What this means: where our model sits above the bookies is where we see value they don't; below means the market already has it priced, no edge there.
FSV Mainz 05 53%, the draw 25%, SC Paderborn 07 22%. That's the shape of this one.
FSV Mainz 05 have taken 7 points from their last five; SC Paderborn 07 are unbeaten in their last six. The visitors bring the sharper form into this Bundesliga tie.
Marginal call: FSV Mainz 05 at just 53%. With the draw at 25%, this is anyone's game. You could make a case for FSV Mainz 05, but there's a lot to be said for playing it safe.
The bookmakers have priced this match fairly. Our model doesn't see a big edge in the match result market.
Goals are a tough one to call here. FSV Mainz 05 are scoring 1.5 a game (1.5 of those at home) and SC Paderborn 07 manage 1.8 (1.8 on the road). Add it up and it's basically a coin-flip whether we see three or more, we make it 60%, so there's no strong lean either way on the goals line. Whether both teams score is a genuine coin-flip, and we make it 51%. Their past meetings back this up. These two average 3.5 goals when they meet, with 3 of the last 4 producing three or more. Two or more goals at @1.22 is a steadier alternative for accas.
Both teams score in 59% of FSV Mainz 05's home games and 50% of SC Paderborn 07's away matches. both teams finding the net isn't guaranteed.
SC Paderborn 07 are similarly well-balanced. 1.8 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. This has the makings of a tight, tactical game between two organised sides.
In the last 4 meetings: FSV Mainz 05 have won 3, SC Paderborn 07 0, with 1 draw. These fixtures average 3.5 goals per game. 3 of the last 4 produced 3+ goals. Recent results: FSV Mainz 05 2-0 SC Paderborn 07, SC Paderborn 07 1-2 FSV Mainz 05, FSV Mainz 05 5-0 SC Paderborn 07, SC Paderborn 07 2-2 FSV Mainz 05.
If you like FSV Mainz 05 but want a bit of cover, the Home/Draw double chance at @1.20 , which pays out if FSV Mainz 05 win or draw, covers 78% of the outcomes. Most likely scorelines: 2-1 (5%) and 3-1 (2%).
The complete price grid across all bookmakers.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Probability | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | FSV Mainz 05 Win | @1.70 | 52.9% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Draw | @3.80 | 25.3% | William Hill |
| Match Result | SC Paderborn 07 Win | @4.50 | 21.8% | William Hill |
| BTTS | Yes | @1.67 | 50.6% | William Hill |
| BTTS | No | @2.15 | 49.4% | William Hill |
| Goals | Over 2.5 | @1.67 | 59.9% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 2.5 | @2.25 | 40.1% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 1.5 | @1.22 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 1.5 | @4.40 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 3.5 | @2.75 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 3.5 | @1.47 | - | Bet365 |
Bookmaker prices with the margin still inside — the market's own numbers, not our model. A market priced at 65% still fails about one time in three.
Our model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite with a 52.9% win probability, based on form, head-to-head record and expected goals.
Best available odds: FSV Mainz 05 @ 1.70, Draw @ 3.80, SC Paderborn 07 @ 4.50. We compare multiple bookmakers to find the best value.
FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Paderborn 07 kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 14:30 in the Bundesliga.
Our model gives Both Teams to Score (Yes) a 50.6% probability.
Our top prediction is FSV Mainz 05 to win. We also rate over/under goals, BTTS, correct score and double chance, every pick is tracked and verified against real outcomes.