Experience the thrill of the German Bundesliga on 12.09.2026, where Borussia Dortmund, with their formidable track record, faces SC Paderborn 07. This game is more than a match; it's a battle of wit and will. With comprehensive coverage of team tactics, player stats, and betting odds, our predictions favor Borussia Dortmund as the likely victor.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 3 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 6 | SV Elversberg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 11 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 13 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07
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x 1Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07 Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFB Pokal | Borussia Dortmund | SC Paderborn 07 | 02.02.2021 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Borussia Dortmund | SC Paderborn 07 | 28.08.2020 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | Borussia Dortmund | 31.05.2020 | 1-6 |
| Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | SC Paderborn 07 | 22.11.2019 | 3-3 |
| DFB Pokal | Borussia Dortmund | SC Paderborn 07 | 28.10.2015 | 7-1 |
| Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | SC Paderborn 07 | 18.04.2015 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | Borussia Dortmund | 22.11.2014 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | Borussia Dortmund | 05.09.2026 | 2-3 |
| DFB Pokal | HEBC | Borussia Dortmund | 01.09.2026 | 0-5 |
| Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | Hamburger SV | 29.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Super Cup | Borussia Dortmund | Bayern München | 22.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Borussia Dortmund | AS Roma | 15.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Emirates Cup | Arsenal | Borussia Dortmund | 09.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Tokyo | Borussia Dortmund | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cerezo Osaka | Borussia Dortmund | 29.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Borussia Dortmund | 25.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rot-weiss Oberhausen | Borussia Dortmund | 18.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | SC Freiburg | 05.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | FSV Mainz 05 | SC Paderborn 07 | 29.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| DFB Pokal | Phönix Lübeck | SC Paderborn 07 | 23.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | SC Paderborn 07 | 08.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfL Osnabrück | SC Paderborn 07 | 01.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SC Paderborn 07 | Fagiano Okayama | 17.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SC Paderborn 07 | Charleroi | 08.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | VfL Wolfsburg | 25.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | VfL Wolfsburg | SC Paderborn 07 | 21.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | SC Paderborn 07 | 17.05.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Borussia Dortmund VS SC Paderborn 07
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07
Signal Iduna Park is about to host one of the most lopsided fixtures on paper this Bundesliga weekend. But football doesn't care about paper. Borussia Dortmund welcome newly promoted SC Paderborn 07, and while the numbers scream routine home win, there are a few things worth knowing before you act on that assumption.
Dortmund have started the season with real intent. A 2-0 home win over Hamburger SV was followed by a gritty 3-2 away victory at Hoffenheim. Three points from their first Bundesliga game already has them sitting fifth, and the attacking fluency looks sharp. Kostas Karetsas has already chipped in with an assist, and there's an energy about this BVB side that feels different from recent seasons.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Dortmund's defensive discipline is a concern. Saša Ivanič picked up a red card in their opening game, and Julian Ryerson was booked too. That's a team that can be aggressive to the point of recklessness at the back. Paderborn won't be afraid to test them on the counter.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Paderborn being cannon fodder. Their promotion came after a genuine battle, and they held Mainz to a 0-0 draw on Matchday 1. That's a point earned on the road in the Bundesliga. Their head-to-head record against Dortmund does tell a brutal story, with that 6-1 thrashing in 2020 still haunting them. But this Paderborn side is a different animal.
The surprising stat? In their last seven meetings across all competitions, this fixture has produced goals in bunches. A 3-3 draw in the Bundesliga, a 3-2 cup thriller, and that 6-1 demolition all suggest that when these two meet, the scoreboard gets busy. The "over 2.5 goals" market at this fixture has been almost automatic historically.
From a betting perspective, Dortmund at 1.25 is too short for comfort given their red card issues and defensive vulnerability. The real value here? Back both teams to score, and look seriously at over 3.5 goals. Paderborn will defend with numbers, but Dortmund's firepower is simply too much at full throttle. I'd also flag Karetsas as a player to watch in the assists market after his bright start.
My prediction: Dortmund win 3-1. Paderborn nick a goal against a defence that's been generous, but BVB's quality at home proves too much in the end.
This might look like a formality from the outside. It won't feel like one once the Yellow Wall starts singing.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Nmecha | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 73 |
| M. Sabitzer | Austria | 32 | Midfielder | 178 | 76 |
| R. Bensebaïni | Algeria | 31 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| S. Guirassy | Guinea | 30 | Attacker | 187 | 82 |
| J. Ryerson | Norway | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 86 |
| G. Kobel | Switzerland | 28 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 88 |
| W. Anton | Germany | 30 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| A. Meyer | Germany | 35 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 90 |
| P. Drewes | Germany | 33 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 87 |
| J. Veerman | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 81 |
| Fábio Silva | Portugal | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 75 |
| C. Chukwuemeka | England | 22 | Midfielder | 187 | 77 |
| M. Beier | Germany | 23 | Attacker | 183 | 72 |
| G. Konstantelias | Greece | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| D. Svensson | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 72 |
| E. Nwaneri | England | 19 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| J. Bellingham | England | 20 | Midfielder | 188 | 73 |
| F. Mané | Italy | 21 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| K. Karetsas | Belgium | 18 | Attacker | 171 | 58 |
| Kouakou Joane Gadou | France | 19 | Defender | 194 | 75 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Obermair | Germany | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| T. Baack | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 186 | 79 |
| M. Schubert | Germany | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 84 |
| S. Tigges | Germany | 28 | Attacker | 193 | 90 |
| O. Batista Meier | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| R. Philippe | France | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 78 |
| L. Curda | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 185 | 84 |
| M. Pieringer | Germany | 26 | Attacker | 191 | 81 |
| T. Scheller | Germany | 24 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| J. ter Horst | Germany | 24 | Defender | 181 | 79 |
| N. Noll | Germany | 23 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 75 |
| L. Đurić | Serbia | 23 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| G. Vidović | Croatia | 22 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| S. Marino | Germany | 22 | Attacker | 186 | 79 |
| Jonah Benedict Sticker | Germany | 22 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| M. Hansen | Germany | 22 | Defender | 183 | 77 |
| L. Ulrich | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| S. Castañeda | USA | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | 74 |
| D. Zeitler | Germany | 19 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| C. Lippmann | Austria | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
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