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Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction — Model Probabilities for 12 September 2026

MatchSense model probabilities for Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07 on 12 September 2026. With recent form and previous meetings for context.

Key takeaways

  • The model's highest probability outcome is Borussia Dortmund at 74.7%.
  • Borussia Dortmund: 74.7%.
  • Draw: 15.3%.
  • SC Paderborn 07: 10.0%.
  • Borussia Dortmund are 3rd in the table, SC Paderborn 07 12th.
  • The estimate is revised when confirmed team sheets arrive.

Borussia Dortmund welcome SC Paderborn 07 on 12 September 2026, 13:30 UTC in Bundesliga. This page carries the MatchSense model's probabilities for the fixture — not a tip, but an estimate of how likely each outcome is.

In the Bundesliga table, Borussia Dortmund are 3rd and SC Paderborn 07 12th, 5 points between them — 9 places apart in an 18-team competition.

Who does the model favour?

OutcomeModel probability
Borussia Dortmund74.7%
Draw15.3%
SC Paderborn 0710.0%

Read a probability as a long-run frequency: a 55% call means fixtures that look like this one finish that way roughly 55 times in 100.

How both sides arrive

Borussia Dortmund arrive on a run of 4 straight wins, scoring 2.0 a game. SC Paderborn 07 bring a record of 2-5-3 from their last 10, keeping 3 clean sheets.

Behind the estimate

Attacking and defensive strength, Elo ratings, the run of recent results, home advantage and who is fit all feed the estimate. An early version publishes days before kickoff and is revised once confirmed lineups land.

The full method is in How the MatchSense Prediction Model Works and How to Read Football Prediction Probabilities.

Go deeper


This page is analytical and educational. Probabilities are not guarantees of any result.

Frequently asked questions

Who is more likely to win, Borussia Dortmund or SC Paderborn 07?

The MatchSense model gives Borussia Dortmund the highest probability at 74.7%. That makes it the model's firm call, with the balance spread across the rest.

When do Borussia Dortmund and SC Paderborn 07 play?

Kick-off is scheduled for 12 September 2026, 13:30 UTC in Bundesliga.

What form are Borussia Dortmund and SC Paderborn 07 in?

Borussia Dortmund come in having won 4 in a row, scoring 2.0 a game. SC Paderborn 07 bring a record of 2-5-3 from their last 10, keeping 3 clean sheets. Recent form is one of the inputs behind the probabilities above.

How accurate are these probabilities?

The model is scored against past results, so a 60% probability has historically landed near 60% of the time. A single match remains uncertain.

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Borussia Dortmund vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction (12 September 2026): Model Probabilities & Analysis