Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Game Preview

Borussia Mgladbach host Paderborn at ista-Borussia-Park in a German Bundesliga matchup that has goals written all over it, and not much defending.

Gladbach sit bottom of the Bundesliga standings. Even so, the Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn betting odds still make them a slim favorite at +125 (Polymarket).

Newly promoted Paderborn sit 13th in the standings, a tidy start for a club finding its feet. They are +225 (Polymarket) to win at Borussia-Park, and that looks generous.

Gladbach own the head-to-head, winning five previous meetings to Paderborn's one, with no ties. Past dominance will not fix a home defense that keeps giving opponents hope.

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Recent Results

Gladbach are still bottom, but the mood has shifted. A 3-2 win at Stuttgart last weekend finally got Die Fohlen off the mark in the Bundesliga, and a DFB-Pokal win over Karlsruher on Tuesday has them on a rare winning run. Their games are rarely quiet, either: their last seven Bundesliga outings have all produced 3+ goals.

Newly promoted Paderborn are holding their own. Rayan Philippe struck late to sink Hamburg last weekend for their second Bundesliga win, the kind of stubborn result that makes them awkward opponents. The DFB-Pokal was less kind in midweek, with a 1-0 loss to Stuttgart after Laurin Curda was sent off.

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Borussia Mgladbach: Enzo Leopold (Injured/out), Tim Kleindienst (Injured/out), Jan Leszczynski (Injured/out), Isac Lidberg (Injured/out), Hugo Bolin (Injured/out), Fritz Fleck (Injured/out), Franck Honorat (Unfit/out)

Paderborn: Oliver Batista Meier (Injured/out), Sven Michel (Doubtful), Gabriel Vidović (Doubtful), Marcel Hoffmeier (Unfit), Louis Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant (Unfit)

Borussia Mgladbach

On the Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn lineups front, Franck Honorat will not be ready in time, and Tim Kleindienst is part of a long injury list. The good news is that Philipp Sander is available despite his DFB-Pokal red card against Karlsruher, while Lukas Ullrich and Wael Mohya are among those likely to be recalled.

Paderborn

Laurin Curda is available even after his red card in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, which keeps the right side of midfield intact. Paderborn will make late calls on Gabriel Vidović and Sven Michel, with Vidović penciled into the probable XI.

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Predicted Lineup

Borussia Mgladbach

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Moritz Nicolas; Fabio Chiarodia, Philipp Sander, Daiki Hashioka; Lukas Ullrich, Zento Uno, Florian Neuhaus, Joe Scally; Robin Hack, Wael Mohya; Shuto Machino (probable)

Paderborn

Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Nahuel Noll; Mattes Hansen, Tjark Scheller, Jano ter Horst; Raphael Obermair, Gabriel Vidović, Santiago Castañeda, Laurin Ulrich, Laurin Curda; Steffen Tigges, Stefano Marino (probable)

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Key Stats & Game Facts

• Borussia Mgladbach have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 4 games vs Paderborn (Bundesliga).
• Borussia Mgladbach have received 3+ cards in 6 of their last 6 games (Bundesliga).
• There have been 11+ shots on target in 4 of Borussia Mgladbach's last 4 games (Bundesliga).
• Joe Scally has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Bundesliga).
• Sven Michel has attempted 2+ shots in 4 of his last 5 appearances vs Borussia Mgladbach (Bundesliga).

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn prediction is a wide-open game with both teams scoring and very little to split them. The projections give Gladbach a home win probability of only 40%, barely ahead of Paderborn, and that makes sense. Gladbach take a lot of shots and attack through the middle, but they are poor at protecting a lead and defending counters. Paderborn will shoot from distance all afternoon. Expect this one to swing back and forth.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both Gladbach and Paderborn are expected to find the net at Borussia-Park. Backing Yes on Both Teams To Score is the call here. The projections put both teams scoring at close to 70%, and across their last seven Bundesliga games Gladbach have conceded at least two every single time. Paderborn will not need many looks to get on the board.

Total Goals Over/Under: Over 3.5 goals. The model projects a high-scoring game between two sides who both attack. Over 3.5 is the play on Total Goals Over/Under. The projected total lands just above this line, so we will take the bigger number over the short price on fewer goals. Gladbach's last nine Bundesliga outings have all cleared 2.5 goals, and nothing about this back line suggests a sudden clean sheet.

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Same Game Parlay

Our Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn same game parlay picks combine a Steffen Tigges shot on target, a Kevin Diks card, over 2.5 goals and Paderborn on the moneyline.

Steffen Tigges Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has hit the target in each of his last four Bundesliga appearances and starts up top in the probable XI.

Kevin Diks in the To Be Shown A Card market. He has seen a card three times across his last five Bundesliga appearances, and this has the makings of a messy afternoon.

Over 2.5 on Total Goals Over/Under is the anchor leg. Gladbach games have cleared that line in every one of their last nine Bundesliga outings.

Paderborn on the Moneyline is the value leg. Gladbach struggle defending set pieces and counters, while Paderborn are strong in the air and good at stealing the ball.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Talking Points

The big question is whether Gladbach's first league win was a turning point or a blip. Die Fohlen have conceded a league-high 22 goals, and defending set pieces is a clear weak spot, which is bad news against a Paderborn side that wins its aerial duels. Paderborn have flaws too. Finishing and keeping the ball are problems, so the visitors may lean on long shots and long balls. Gladbach will answer with crosses and direct play aimed at Shuto Machino, and that mix points to a messy, open game. That is why goals drive our Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn best picks.

Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Predictions FAQs

When is the Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn Bundesliga game?

The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with kickoff at 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT.

Where is Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn being played?

The game is being played at ista-Borussia-Park.

What is the predicted score for Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn?

The predicted score is 1-1, with Borussia Mgladbach 1 and Paderborn 1.

Who is injured or unfit for Borussia Mgladbach vs Paderborn?

For Borussia Mgladbach, Enzo Leopold, Tim Kleindienst, Jan Leszczynski, Isac Lidberg, Hugo Bolin and Fritz Fleck are listed as injured, and Franck Honorat as unfit. For Paderborn, Oliver Batista Meier is listed as injured, Sven Michel and Gabriel Vidović as doubtful, and Marcel Hoffmeier and Louis Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant as unfit.

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