Bundesliga
Mainz vs Paderborn Over / Under 2.5 Goals
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The headline read is Over 2.5 goals at 61.8%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Mainz have averaged 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded, Paderborn 1.0 and 2.6 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 61.8% for over 2.5 and 83.1% for at least two goals. Their last 4 meetings have averaged 3.5 goals a game. Mainz have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Paderborn in 3 of 5. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Goal line guide
| Line | Over |
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| Over 1.5 | 83.1% |
| Over 2.5 | 61.8% |
Goals distribution
The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.
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In-depth analysis
For the goal environment, the model sees 61.8% for three or more goals and 83.1% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Mainz favoured at 60.7%, they may control possession and keep things tighter.
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Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Mainz to win. See the full prediction →
Form & head-to-head
Last 4 meetings: Mainz 3 · 1 draws · Paderborn 0 · 3.5 goals/game.
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Mainz vs Paderborn?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 61.8% for Mainz vs Paderborn.
How often have Mainz gone over 2.5 recently?
Mainz have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Paderborn in 3 of 5.
How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.
Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 6,425 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 61.8% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 29 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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