Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07
Dortmund cruise past Paderborn with ease
Fábio Silva's early strike set the tone for a comfortable home win.
Borussia Dortmund secured a convincing 3-0 victory over SC Paderborn 07, with Fábio Silva opening the scoring early on. F. Nmecha then sealed the win with a brace in the final ten minutes, ensuring a dominant finish. The result aligned well with Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win, though the actual scoreline was a bit more emphatic than forecast.
Outcome probability
The new Bundesliga season kicks off with Borussia Dortmund facing off against SC Paderborn 07, who have just been promoted. Dortmund, fresh from a strong previous campaign, look to assert their quality early on, while Paderborn aim to make a solid impression in their return to the top flight.
Key facts
- 1.Borussia Dortmund finished 2nd in the Bundesliga last season with 73 points from 34 games.
- 2.SC Paderborn 07 are newly promoted to the Bundesliga this season.
- 3.Dortmund have strengthened their squad with J. Veerman and Kouakou Joane Gadou.
- 4.Dortmund lost J. Brandt and K. Adeyemi during the summer transfer window.
- 5.Paderborn signed M. Pieringer ahead of their top-flight return.
- 6.Dortmund's goal difference last season was significantly better than Paderborn's.
- 7.Predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Dortmund.
- 8.Predicted fulltime score is 2-0 to Dortmund.
The context
Borussia Dortmund finished second in the Bundesliga last season with 73 points from 34 games, showcasing a potent attack and solid defence. SC Paderborn 07, on the other hand, are newcomers to this level, having earned promotion and bringing fresh faces like M. Pieringer to bolster their squad. Dortmund have also seen some summer changes, including the arrivals of J. Veerman and Kouakou Joane Gadou, while losing J. Brandt and K. Adeyemi. Paderborn have lost M. Baur and F. Bilbija but will be eager to prove their worth.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Borussia Dortmund
Away — SC Paderborn 07
Analysis
The statistical edge is firmly with Dortmund, who boast a significantly better goal difference and points-per-game average from last season compared to Paderborn's zero points at this level. The predicted halftime score of 1-0 aligns with Dortmund's ability to start strong and control matches, while the fulltime 2-0 scoreline reflects their capacity to maintain pressure and secure a comfortable win. The match is expected to feature a moderate number of cards, around three, indicating a competitive but controlled encounter.
Prediction
Expect Borussia Dortmund to take the lead by halftime and extend their advantage in the second half to finish 2-0 winners. Their superior squad depth and experience at this level should see them comfortably manage the game against the newly promoted Paderborn side.
The verdict
This season opener sets the tone for Dortmund's campaign, with a solid win over Paderborn providing momentum. For Paderborn, it's a tough baptism of fire, but valuable experience against a top-tier side. Fans can look forward to a match where Dortmund's quality shines through as expected.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Fábio Silva
Assist: Guirassy
Goal cancelled
Ulrich
Yellow Card
Goal cancelled
Fábio Silva
Nwaneri
Veerman
Bellingham
Yellow Card
Marino
Vidović
Curda
Ulrich
Ryerson
Schlotterbeck
Nmecha
Assist: Beier
Hansen
Nmecha
Assist: Sabitzer
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 |  Bayern München | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 10 |
| 15 |  Hamburger SV | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 3 |
| 16 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 17 |  Union Berlin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -13 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Borussia Dortmund
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1G. KobelG
- 3W. AntonD
- 4N. SchlotterbeckD
- 7J. BellinghamM
- 9S. GuirassyF
- 18E. NwaneriM
- 21Fábio SilvaM
- 22Kouakou Joane GadouD
- 24D. SvenssonM
- 25J. VeermanM
- 26J. RyersonM
Substitutes
- 5R. BensebaïniD
- 8F. NmechaM
- 14M. BeierF
- 17C. ChukwuemekaM
- 20M. SabitzerM
- 33A. MeyerG
- 36Kauã PratesD
- 41M. AlbertF
- 49L. ReggianiD
SC Paderborn 07
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5S. CastañedaM
- 15N. NollG
- 17L. CurdaM
- 18M. PieringerF
- 21J. ter HorstD
- 22M. HansenD
- 23R. ObermairM
- 25T. SchellerD
- 28L. UlrichM
- 30S. MarinoF
- 40G. VidovićM
Substitutes
- 1M. SchubertG
- 3Jonah Benedict StickerM
- 6T. BaackM
- 7O. Batista MeierM
- 8L. ĐurićM
- 9R. PhilippeF
- 20F. GötzeD
- 27S. TiggesF
- 29C. LippmannD
Borussia Dortmund
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Nmecha | M | 25 | 8.7 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1/2 |
| N. Schlotterbeck | D | 77 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Guirassy | F | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0/2 |
| W. Anton | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fábio Silva | M | 65 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3/3 |
| E. Nwaneri | M | 65 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1/3 |
| D. Svensson | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kouakou Joane Gadou | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| R. Bensebaïni | D | 13 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Veerman | M | 65 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| M. Beier | F | 13 | 6.8 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| C. Chukwuemeka | M | 25 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Sabitzer | M | 25 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| G. Kobel | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bellingham | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| J. Ryerson | M | 77 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| L. Reggiani | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kauã Prates | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Albert | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Meyer | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SC Paderborn 07
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Noll | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Hansen | D | 82 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| S. Marino | F | 67 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| T. Scheller | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| S. Tigges | F | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Philippe | F | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Castañeda | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| G. Vidović | M | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| J. ter Horst | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Curda | M | 67 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| R. Obermair | M | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| L. Ulrich | M | 77 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| O. Batista Meier | M | 23 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| L. Đurić | M | 13 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Lippmann | D | 23 | 5.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Pieringer | F | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Schubert | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Baack | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Götze | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonah Benedict Sticker | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Borussia Dortmund to win against SC Paderborn 07.
- What score did Fipster predict for Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Borussia Dortmund 2–0 SC Paderborn 07.
- What were the win probabilities for Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07?
- Fipster's model gave Borussia Dortmund a 95% chance of winning, SC Paderborn 07 a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.