Schalke Win 4 of Last 5 in 2. Bundesliga — Lead by 6 Points With 3 Games Left, Promotion in Sight
FC Schalke 04 beat SC Paderborn 3-2 away to extend their 2. Bundesliga lead to 6 points over second-placed Paderborn with 3 games remaining. Their recent form (W, W, W, D, W in last 5) and consistent xG output signal a genuine return to the Bundesliga after years of financial turmoil and relegation.
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Conclusion
Schalke vs Paderborn (Apr 26): Schalke 2.28 xG (11 shots), Paderborn 1.32 xG (14 shots). Schalke last 5: W (Münster 4-1), W (Elversberg 2-1), W (Karlsruhe 1-0), D (Darmstadt 1-1), W (Paderborn 3-2). Standings (31 played, 3 remaining): Schalke 64 pts, Paderborn 58, Hannover 57, Elversberg 56. Schalke GD: +20 vs Paderborn's +16.