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 |