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Round 3 - Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund VS SC Paderborn 07

Signal Iduna Park

12 September, 2026

Overview:

Borussia Dortmund are the stronger side overall and have the better head-to-head record, while SC Paderborn 07 have historically been competitive enough to avoid a one-sided matchup.[1][5][13] Based on the available evidence, Dortmund should be favored at home, with a moderate-to-high chance of controlling possession and creating more high-quality chances.[1][6][13]

Recent H2H results: Dortmund 6-1 Paderborn

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund are likely to attack through sustained possession, wide progression, and volume shooting, while Paderborn may look to absorb pressure and counter into space.[1][6][13] Set-piece performance and transition defense could materially affect the margin, because Dortmund’s superiority is strongest when they avoid being stretched.[1][8]
The head-to-head edge, higher scoring profile, and stronger team metrics all point toward a Dortmund home win, but Paderborn’s ability to score in previous meetings makes a clean sheet less certain.[1][5][8][13]

Last Update: 31-07-2026

Stats:

Borussia Dortmund SC Paderborn 07
Expected Possession
59 41
Average Goals Per Match
2.1 1
Win Probability
67 13
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Bayern 28 5 1 89
2 Dortmund 22 7 5 73
3 RB Leipzig 20 5 9 65
4 Stuttgart 18 8 8 62
5 Hoffenheim 18 7 9 61
6 Leverkusen 17 8 9 59
7 Freiburg 13 8 13 47
8 Frankfurt 11 11 12 44
9 Augsburg 12 7 15 43
10 Mainz 10 10 14 40
11 Union Berlin 10 9 15 39
12 M'gladbach 9 11 14 38
13 HSV 9 11 14 38
14 1. FC Köln 7 11 16 32
15 Bremen 8 8 18 32
16 Wolfsburg 7 8 19 29
17 Heidenheim 6 8 20 26
18 St. Pauli 6 8 20 26
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
H. Kane FCB ENG 32 36 4
D. Undav VFB GER 29 19 6
S. Guirassy BVB GUI 34 17 N/A
P. Schick B04 CZE 28 16 2

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