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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

Union BerlinSC Paderborn 07

The Footlab AI model makes Union Berlin the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for SC Paderborn 07. The most likely score is 1-1. If Union Berlin wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,451 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 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 65 Elo points separate Union Berlin (2,032) and SC Paderborn 07 (2,097).

41%24%35%
Union Berlin winDrawSC Paderborn 07 win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Union Berlin

4-1-4-1
  1. 29E. Latte Lath
  1. 8R. Khedira
  2. 20M. Aebischer
  3. 11Jeong Woo-Yeong
  4. 13A. Schäfer
  5. 30K. Imeri
  1. 15T. Rothe
  2. 2F. Uduokhai
  3. 19J. Haberer
  4. 4Z. Van Den Bosch
  1. 1F. Rønnow

SC Paderborn 07

3-5-2
  1. 18M. Pieringer
  2. 30S. Marino
  1. 5S. Castañeda
  2. 40G. Vidović
  3. 23R. Obermair
  4. 17L. Curda
  5. 28L. Ulrich
  1. 21J. ter Horst
  2. 22M. Hansen
  3. 25T. Scheller
  1. 15N. Noll

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 08:35 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Union Berlin have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; SC Paderborn 07 have 6, 4 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Union Berlin
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026SV Elversberg(home)1-0Bundesliga
Sep 18, 2026Bayern München(away)0-7Bundesliga
Sep 11, 2026FC Schalke 04(home)1-3Bundesliga
Sep 5, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(away)0-4Bundesliga
Aug 29, 2026Eintracht Frankfurt(home)3-3Bundesliga
SC Paderborn 07
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026VfB Stuttgart(home)0-2Bundesliga
Sep 30, 2026DC United(away)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 20261899 Hoffenheim(home)3-1Bundesliga
Sep 12, 2026Borussia Dortmund(away)0-3Bundesliga
Sep 5, 2026SC Freiburg(home)0-1Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Union Berlin wins, 2 draws, 2 SC Paderborn 07 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Dec 22, 2020Union Berlin 2-3 SC Paderborn 07DFB Pokal
Jun 16, 2020Union Berlin 1-0 SC Paderborn 07Bundesliga
Dec 14, 2019SC Paderborn 07 1-1 Union BerlinBundesliga
Mar 30, 2019Union Berlin 1-3 SC Paderborn 072. Bundesliga
Oct 21, 2018SC Paderborn 07 0-0 Union Berlin2. Bundesliga
Apr 8, 2016SC Paderborn 07 0-4 Union Berlin2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 on Dec 22, 2020

How many goals should we expect?

Union Berlin score 2.1 and concede 2.5 goals per match over their last 15; SC Paderborn 07 score 1.4 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Union Berlin2.12.5111/1511/15
SC Paderborn 071.41.557/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Union Berlin sit 16th in Bundesliga (4 points from 5 matches) and SC Paderborn 07 sit 15th (4 points from 5 matches).

2026-27 standings
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15SC Paderborn 075113374
16Union Berlin51135174

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 AI model makes Union Berlin the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for SC Paderborn 07.
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 AI model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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