A high-stakes clash awaits at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor as Darmstadt host Paderborn at 3:30 PM May 17, 2026, both eyeing a key result in the 2. Bundesliga.

Darmstadt are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Paderborn arrive with confidence, securing 5 wins from their last 5.

Historically, Darmstadt hold the edge with 6 wins to Paderborn's 4 in 10 meetings. Their most recent meeting saw Paderborn came out on top 1-0.

With so much at stake in the 2. Bundesliga, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.