Both teams to score at Schalke vs Paderborn 3/5 for Friday’s Bundesliga II battle

Competition: Bundesliga II

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 3/5 @ 888sport

In a matchup that could see a host of chances at both ends of the pitch this weekend, Schalke will host Paderborn on Friday evening.

Starting with the hosts, after watching their unbeaten run come to an abrupt end last time out, there is no doubt that Schalke will be seeking an immediate boost here. In their 22 Bundesliga II matchups so far this season, they have recorded 11 wins, four draws and seven defeats, scoring 43 and conceding 27 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 37, the Blues open this weekend’s fixtures sat fifth in the standings and just three points adrift of breaking into the promotion play-off place. As for their recent run of results, last seen getting hit with a 2-1 loss away at Dusseldorf, that result brought an end to Schalke’s seven-match unbeaten run across all formats. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Friday’s hosts have remarkably seen 11 of their last 12 matchups finish with both teams finding the net.

As for the visitors, having to settle for a single point once again last time out, Paderborn do find themselves in the midst of a recent rut. In their 22 Bundesliga II matchups so far this season, they have recorded eight wins, eight draws and six defeats, scoring 38 and conceding 28 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 32, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat eighth in the standings and now eight points adrift of breaking into the promotion play-off place. As for their recent run of results, Paderborn have failed to win any of their last three Bundesliga II outings. Likewise, it should be highlighted, Friday’s hosts have seen four of their last five second-tier away fixtures finish with both teams finding the net. In a matchup that could be a lively affair in midweek, we’re backing a similar outcome here.

Bet: Both teams to score at Schalke vs Paderborn 3/5 for Friday’s Bundesliga II battle @ 888sport