Mainz vs Paderborn prediction & probabilities (2026-08-29)

Bundesliga

Mainz vs Paderborn Expected Goals (xG)

2026-08-29 · 14:30
Expected Goals (xG)3.7Combined recent xG per game

Expected Goals (xG)

2.49Mainz xG created/game
1.85Mainz xG conceded/game
1.16Paderborn xG created/game
2.63Paderborn xG conceded/game

Recent xG created & conceded (per game)

Mainz created

2.49

Mainz conceded

1.85

Paderborn created

1.16

Paderborn conceded

2.63

Mainz have created 2.49 xG and scored 1.50 per game over their last 6, scoring below their xG. Paderborn have created 1.16 xG and scored 1.00 per game over their last 6, tracking their xG closely.

Real Understat xG, recent games only (the five leagues we cover for xG). xG measures chance quality, not a tip.

In-depth analysis

60.7%Favoured: Mainz
59.6%Both Teams to Score
61.8%Over 2.5 goals

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. The track record is public, misses included.

Match outlook

Mainz60.7%

Draw21.9%

Paderborn17.4%

The model leans Mainz to win. See the full prediction →

Form & head-to-head

MainzDLWLW
PaderbornDLLLL

Last 4 meetings: Mainz 3 · 1 draws · Paderborn 0 · 3.5 goals/game.

FAQ

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.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Expected Goals (xG)-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 29 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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