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Borussia Dortmund
12 Sep 2026 14:30
Paderborn
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Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026

Bundesliga · 3
12 Sep 2026 Signal Iduna Park Louis Hecq

Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn – Best bets of the match

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Our prediction
1: Borussia Dortmund to win
1.26 on 1xBet · Confidence High
Odds recorded on 13 Sep 2026 at 22:43 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Bundesliga
Stage: Regular Season, 3
Date: 12 Sep 2026
Time: 14:30 BST
Stadium: Signal Iduna Park

Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn Preview

Borussia Dortmund sit third in the Bundesliga table after collecting six points from their opening two matches, scoring five goals and conceding just two. Niko Kovac's side have won four consecutive matches across all competitions, building serious momentum. The return of Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini to training strengthens their defensive options, though Konstantinos Karetsas misses out due to circulatory problems suffered during the Champions League clash with Villarreal.

Paderborn's return to the top flight has been a bruising experience so far. The newly promoted side occupy twelfth place and are still searching for their first Bundesliga goal this season, a remarkable statistic given they have fired off 23 shots across two matches. That profligacy in front of goal tells its own story. Without a win or even a single goal to their name, Paderborn face a daunting trip to the Signal Iduna Park.

Dortmund's home win at 1.26 stands as the cornerstone of our recommended bets. Four consecutive victories across all competitions tell a clear story of a squad brimming with confidence under Niko Kovac. The return of Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini strengthens a defence that has conceded only twice this season, and BVB remain unbeaten in every competitive meeting against Paderborn.

Paderborn's attacking struggles make the over 2.5 goals market at 1.31 worth considering alongside a home win. The newly promoted side have fired 23 shots without scoring a single Bundesliga goal, suggesting their finishing remains poor. Dortmund, averaging 2.5 goals per match so far, should exploit that defensive vulnerability at Signal Iduna Park.

The both teams to score: no option at 2.02 complements the selection neatly. Paderborn's goalless return across two Bundesliga fixtures is not merely bad luck; it reflects a genuine conversion problem. With Kovac's side tightening defensively and Ethan Nwaneri adding creative spark from the bench, Dortmund are well placed to keep a clean sheet while controlling proceedings. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn

  • Dortmund boast four consecutive wins overall
  • Paderborn scoreless despite 23 league shots
  • BVB unbeaten in all Paderborn meetings

Form & Statistics: Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn

Borussia Dortmund

Recent form

WWWWL
Wins4/5 (80%)
Draws0/5 (0%)
Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

3.2Total goals
53%Both teams score
2.1Goals scored
1.1Goals conceded

Paderborn

Recent form

LDW
Wins1/3 (33%)
Draws1/3 (33%)
Losses1/3 (33%)

Season statistics (3)

3Total goals
63%Both teams score
1.7Goals scored
1.3Goals conceded
StatisticBorussia DortmundPaderborn
Last 5 results4W 1L·1W 1D 1L
Avg goals scored2.1·1.7
Avg goals conceded1.1·1.3
Under 2.5 (last 5)1/5·2/3
Probable lineup

Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn

Borussia Dortmund

3-4-2-1
  1. 1 Gregor Kobel
  2. 2 Joane Gadou
  3. 3 Waldemar Anton
  4. 4 Julian Ryerson
  5. 5 Jobe Bellingham
  6. 6 Felix Nmecha
  7. 7 Daniel Svensson
  8. 8 Maximilian Beier
  9. 9 Ethan Nwaneri
  10. 10 Serhou Guirassy
  • Alexander Meyer
  • Luca Reggiani
  • Marcel Sabitzer
  • Joey Veerman
  • Carney Chukwuemeka
  • Fábio Silva
  • Enzo dos Santos (injury)
  • Ramy Bensebaini (injury)
  • Emre Can (injury)
  • Justin Lerma (suspended)
  • Giannis Konstantelias (injury)
  • Filippo Mane (injury)
  • Samuele Inácio (suspended)
  • Mussa Kaba (injury)
  • Nico Schlotterbeck (injury)
  • Konstantinos Karetsas (Circulatory problems (substituted in Villarreal game))
  • Kauã Prates (Injury)

Paderborn

3-3-2-2
  1. 1 Nahuel Noll
  2. 2 Jano ter Horst
  3. 3 Tjark Scheller
  4. 4 Mattes Hansen
  5. 5 Laurin Curda
  6. 6 Santiago Castaneda
  7. 7 Raphael Obermair
  8. 8 Laurin Ulrich
  9. 9 Gabriel Vidovic
  10. 10 Marvin Pieringer
  11. 11 Rayan Philippe
  • Marcus Schubert
  • Jonah Sticker
  • Tom Baack
  • Oliver Batista Meier
  • Luka Đurić
  • Niklas Mohr
  • Steffen Tigges
  • Stefano Marino
  • Sven Michel (injury)
  • Lasse Eickel (injury)
  • Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant (injury)
  • Deniz Zeitler (injury)
  • Timur Gayret (injury)

Medium confidence

A 3-4-2-1 against a 3-3-2-2 sets up a fascinating midfield battle at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund's double-ten arrangement, with Maximilian Beier and Ethan Nwaneri feeding Serhou Guirassy, demands Paderborn's compact three-man midfield absorb considerable pressure from the first whistle.

Paderborn arrive as Bundesliga newcomers facing a BVB side with genuine depth on the bench, and Rayan Philippe alongside Gabriel Vidovic will need to press high and disrupt Dortmund's build-up through the half-spaces to have any realistic chance of an upset here.

How to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn Match?

What time is Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn?

Borussia Dortmund host Paderborn at Signal Iduna Park on 12 September 2026, with kickoff at 14:30 BST.

Where is Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn being played?

This fixture takes place at the iconic Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany.

How Can I Watch Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn on TV and Live Stream?

Indian viewers can watch this Bundesliga fixture via FanCode, which holds broadcast rights for the competition.