Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 Predictions

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BundesligaBundesliga · Germany
high confidence
Borussia Mönchengladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

SC Paderborn 07

SC Paderborn 07

🗓️ Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 15:30 CET (venue time) · 14:30 UTC (your time)📍 Borussia-Park

Win Probability (1X2)

Borussia Mönchengladbach 43%Draw 31%SC Paderborn 07 26%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 4(+24% edge)

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Match Result: Draw
@ 4.077/10

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07: Match Preview

Borussia Mönchengladbach enter this match rooted to the bottom of the Bundesliga, having lost six of their opening seven games and shipping a league-high 22 goals. Their only win came away at Stuttgart last time out, but at home they've conceded 10 in three and are yet to register a point. Paderborn, just two places above in 16th, have only one win themselves but have proven harder to beat on their travels, drawing twice in three away outings.

From a statistical perspective, this matchup is defined by Gladbach’s extreme defensive frailty (3.14 conceded per game, 0% clean sheet rate) and a Paderborn attack that has struggled to convert (0.83 scored per game). Gladbach’s matches have been goal-heavy, with every league fixture clearing the 2.5 mark, while Paderborn’s have been more restrained (50% over 2.5). Notably, Gladbach’s last five have averaged 1.8 scored and 1.4 conceded, suggesting some recent stabilisation, but their home defensive numbers remain a liability.

The model expects an open game with both teams likely to find the net, but neither side has shown the consistency to be trusted for the win. The most probable scenario is a close contest, tilting slightly towards Gladbach on home advantage and historical dominance, but the draw is well in play given both teams’ recent inability to close out matches.

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Borussia Mönchengladbach1.90

Expected goals · model says 1.90

SC Paderborn 071.50

Expected goals · model says 1.50

Win Probability
Borussia Mönchengladbach 47% Draw 22% SC Paderborn 07 31%

Over 2.5 Goals

66%

BTTS: Yes

66%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 2-1 · 1-2

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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
43%
31%
26%
Borussia Mönchengladbach 43%Draw 31%SC Paderborn 07 26%
Both Teams to Score
62%
38%
Yes 62%No 38%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
68%
32%
Over 2.5 68%Under 2.5 32%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
42%
58%
Over 9.5 42%Under 9.5 58%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 that most previews miss.

  • 1Gladbach’s Bundesliga matches have a 100% over 2.5 goals rate this season (7/7).
  • 2Paderborn have drawn two of three away games, conceding just five goals on the road.
  • 3Gladbach have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 13 Bundesliga matches (dating to last season).

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The Case For This Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction

This fixture pits the Bundesliga's bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach, who have conceded 22 goals in 7 matches, against a Paderborn team with the league's third-worst attack (5 goals in 6 games) but a slightly more stable defence. Gladbach’s home record is dire (0W/0D/3L, 7 scored, 10 conceded), while Paderborn have yet to win away but have drawn twice in three attempts. The statistical profile points to a high-scoring contest, with Gladbach’s matches averaging 4.71 goals and a 100% over 2.5 rate, but both sides' attacking inefficiency keeps the draw in play.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Paderborn average just 0.83 goals scored per game but have drawn two of three away.

Defence

  • →Gladbach have conceded 3.14 goals per game this season, worst in the league.
  • →Gladbach have failed to keep a single clean sheet in seven Bundesliga matches.

🚩 Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 Corners Prediction

medium confidence
9expected total corners
Over 42%
Under 58%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.8 corners for Borussia Mönchengladbach and 4.2 for SC Paderborn 07, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (58%). Over 8.5: 55% · Over 10.5: 30%.

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How Borussia Mönchengladbach and SC Paderborn 07 Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Borussia MönchengladbachBorussia Mönchengladbachlast 5 matches
Shuto MachinoXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Joe ScallyXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Wael MohyaXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

T. Kleindienstsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

R. Hacksub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

SC Paderborn 07SC Paderborn 07last 5 matches
S. TiggesXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

S. MarinoXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

G. VidovicXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. CastanedaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Gladbach snapped a six-match losing streak with a 3-2 win away at Stuttgart, but remain winless at home and have conceded 10 in three at Borussia-Park. Paderborn have just one win from six but have drawn twice away, showing more resilience on the road than at home. Both teams are struggling for momentum, with neither side stringing together positive results.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 — Last 7 Matches

W3-2
L1-2
L1-2
L3-4
L0-5
L3-4
L0-3
W@ VfB Stuttgart3-2
Lvs 1899 Hoffenheim1-2
L@ 1. FC Köln1-2
Lvs FSV Mainz 053-4
L@ SC Freiburg0-5
Lvs SV Elversberg3-4
L@ RB Leipzig0-3

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
SC Paderborn 07SC Paderborn 07Last 6 results
D2-2
L0-2
W3-1
L0-3
L0-1
D0-0
D@ Werder Bremen2-2
Lvs VfB Stuttgart0-2
Wvs 1899 Hoffenheim3-1
L@ Borussia Dortmund0-3
Lvs SC Freiburg0-1
D@ FSV Mainz 050-0

What History Says: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07

Gladbach have dominated this fixture historically, winning six of the last seven meetings and all three at home without conceding. However, the last competitive encounter was over six years ago, so direct relevance is limited. The pattern suggests Gladbach’s home advantage has historically been decisive.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 Head-to-Head History

Last 7 meetings between these sides

6

Borussia Mönchengladbach wins

0

Draws

1

SC Paderborn 07 wins

86%0% draws14%
17 Jul 21SC Paderborn 07 vs Borussia Monchengladbach3-1
22 Aug 20Borussia Monchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 072-0
22 Aug 20SC Paderborn 07 vs Borussia Monchengladbach0-2
20 Jun 20SC Paderborn 07 vs Borussia Monchengladbach1-3
18 Dec 19Borussia Monchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 072-0
1 Mar 15Borussia Monchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 072-0

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07

The model finds the biggest edge on the draw at odds of 4.00, with a +24% expected value. The market underrates the likelihood of a stalemate given both teams’ poor win rates and defensive vulnerabilities. Other markets, such as BTTS and under 2.5, show negative value at current odds.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win1.8543.0%-11.1%
Drawvalue4.0031.0%+6.0%
SC Paderborn 07 Win3.6026.0%-1.8%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.4468.0%-1.4%
Under 2.52.7532.0%-4.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.4462.0%-7.4%
No2.6238.0%-0.2%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.00EV +0.240

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Things to Watch: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07

  • ⚠️Small sample size for Paderborn’s away record (3 games).
  • ⚠️Recent friendlies for both sides may distort last-5 form averages.
  • ⚠️No significant injuries reported, but possible late changes to lineups could impact probabilities.

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Final Verdict

Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–1 SC Paderborn 07

The model forecasts a 2-1 win for Gladbach, driven by their league-worst defensive rate but also a home attack averaging 2.33 goals per game. The strongest data point is Gladbach’s 100% over 2.5 goals rate, but the main risk is Paderborn’s ability to frustrate away from home, as seen in their two draws from three road games.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07: Common Questions

Who will win Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07?

The model gives Gladbach a 43% chance to win, Paderborn 26%, and the draw 31%. Both teams have struggled for wins, so the draw is a strong runner.

Will both teams score in Gladbach vs Paderborn?

Yes is favoured at 62% probability, with Gladbach conceding in every league game and Paderborn scoring in three of their last five.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in this match?

Over 2.5 goals has a 68% model probability, backed by Gladbach’s 100% over 2.5 record and their matches averaging 4.71 goals per game.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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