Borussia Dortmund host promoted SC Paderborn looking to make it three wins from three in the Bundesliga and extend their strong run across competitions. Niko Kovač’s side sit third with six points after a 2-0 home win over Hamburger SV and a 3-2 comeback victory at Hoffenheim. They also advanced in the Champions League with a 3-2 win over Villarreal.
Paderborn, under Ralf Kettemann, have struggled for goals and points so far. They drew 0-0 at Mainz and lost 0-1 at home to Freiburg, sitting near the bottom with one point and no league goals scored.
Form Guide
- Dortmund: WW in the Bundesliga (5 goals scored, 2 conceded). Four consecutive wins across all competitions heading into this fixture.
- Paderborn: DL in the Bundesliga (0 goals scored, 1 conceded). Still searching for a first win and first goal of the league campaign.
Dortmund have never lost a competitive meeting with Paderborn and dominate the head-to-head.
Team News
Dortmund
Missing: Emre Can (ACL), Giannis Konstantelias (ACL), Justin Lerma (muscle), others including possible absences for Kaba and Mane. Positive news: Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini are back in full training and available. Serhou Guirassy is in strong form.
Likely shape (flexible, often 3-4-2-1 or similar): Kobel; defence including Anton/Svensson/Gadou or returning Schlotterbeck; midfield with Bellingham, Nmecha, Sabitzer; attack featuring Guirassy, Beier, Nwaneri or others.
Paderborn
Missing several players including Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant (knee), Timur Gayret (ACL), Sven Michel (muscle), and others. Expected to set up defensively with a back three and look for counters through Philippe and Pieringer.
Prediction
Borussia Dortmund 3-1 SC Paderborn
Dortmund’s home form, attacking quality (especially Guirassy) and superior squad depth should prove too much for a Paderborn side still adapting to the top flight. Expect the hosts to control possession and create numerous chances at a sold-out Signal Iduna Park.