Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 16Kick-off on January 13, 2027 at 07:30 PM (UTC)Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
The Footlab model makes SC Paderborn 07 the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Union Berlin. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07?
A very open match: only 58 Elo points separate Union Berlin (2,034) and SC Paderborn 07 (2,092).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Union Berlin have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; SC Paderborn 07 have 7, 6 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Eintracht Braunschweig(away) | 4-2 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Ipswich(home) | 2-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Aris(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Cagliari(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Dynamo Dresden(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Phönix Lübeck(away) | 4-2 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Werder Bremen(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | VfL Osnabrück(away) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 25, 2026 | VfL Wolfsburg(home) | 2-1 | Bundesliga |
| May 21, 2026 | VfL Wolfsburg(away) | 0-0 | Bundesliga |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Union Berlin win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 SC Paderborn 07 win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2020 | Union Berlin 2-3 SC Paderborn 07 | DFB Pokal |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Union Berlin 1-0 SC Paderborn 07 | Bundesliga |
| Dec 14, 2019 | SC Paderborn 07 1-1 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Union Berlin 1-3 SC Paderborn 07 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Oct 21, 2018 | SC Paderborn 07 0-0 Union Berlin | 2. Bundesliga |
| Apr 8, 2016 | SC Paderborn 07 0-4 Union Berlin | 2. Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 on Dec 22, 2020
How many goals should we expect?
Union Berlin score 2.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; SC Paderborn 07 score 1.9 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Berlin | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1 | 13/15 | 12/15 |
| SC Paderborn 07 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 4 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 44 | 58 | 39 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07?
- The Footlab model makes SC Paderborn 07 the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Union Berlin.
- Where and when is Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 played?
- Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 is played on January 13, 2027 at 07:30 PM (UTC) at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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