TIPS - SC Paderborn 07 VS Holstein Kiel

[(SC Paderborn 07) Strength]:
1. SC Paderborn 07 failed to enter the promotion play-offs due to a 3-point deficit last season, but their overall performances were commendable.
2. SC Paderborn 07 were unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws in 3 warm-up matches lately, revealing stable form.
3. SC Paderborn 07 scored 56 goals in 34 league games last season, boasting outstanding offense and reliable scoring ability.
4. SC Paderborn 07 received 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses at home last season, demonstrating a commendable ability to capitalize on their home advantage.

[(SC Paderborn 07) Neutral]:
1. SC Paderborn 07 ended only one of the last 5 games with an OVER in O/U, showcasing conservative performances.

[(SC Paderborn 07) Weakness]:
1. SC Paderborn 07 midfielder Ilyas Ansah transferred to 1. FC Union Berlin in the offseason. He notched 6 goals and 4 assists last season. His departure will undoubtedly have an impact on the team's aerial duels.

[(Holstein Kiel) Strength]:
1. Holstein Kiel scored 49 goals in 34 league games last season, revealing commendable offense.
2. Holstein Kiel received 6 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in 14 encounters between both sides, giving them a slight mental advantage.

[(Holstein Kiel) Neutral]:
1. Holstein Kiel signed multiple promising young players during the offseason, such as Jonas Therkelsen and Kasper Davidsen. However, these players lack experience in the 2. Bundesliga, making it difficult for them to have an immediate impact.

[(Holstein Kiel) Weakness]:
1. Top scorer Shuto Machino transferred to Borussia Monchengladbach in the offseason, and his departure will affect the team's forward line.
2. Holstein Kiel finished second from the bottom in the Bundesliga last season and returned to the 2. Bundesliga this season.
3. Holstein Kiel boasted the worst defense in the Bundesliga last season, conceding 80 goals in 34 rounds.
4. Holstein Kiel had the worst away performances in the Bundesliga last season as they recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses in 17 away matches.
5. Holstein Kiel won only one of the last 4 games in AH, showing a decline in the winning trend.

[Tips]:
SC Paderborn 07 failed to enter the promotion play-offs due to a 3-point deficit last season, but their overall performances were commendable.

Holstein Kiel played in the Bundesliga last season but returned to the 2. Bundesliga this season.

The away side showed flawed defense last season, conceding 80 goals in 34 league games, which was one of the reasons for their relegation.

In contrast, SC Paderborn 07 received 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses at home last season, demonstrating a commendable ability to capitalize on their home advantage.

Despite being at a disadvantage in terms of H2H records, SC Paderborn 07 still have the confidence to beat their rivals at home.

Thus, the home team are expected to start with a win.

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SC Paderborn 07 (-0/0.5)