Borussia Dortmund head into their toughest early-season week yet, and Paderborn are next up in the Bundesliga on a ground the visitors have completely dominated in recent memory. On paper, this looks routine for BVB — but Dortmund’s growing injury list means “routine” comes with a few caveats this time around.
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Paderborn vs Borussia Dortmund: The Story So Far
Dortmund arrive full of momentum, scoring 13 goals across their last five matches, including a 5-0 DFB-Pokal romp over HEBC Hamburg and a 2-0 Bundesliga win over Hamburger SV. Paderborn, freshly promoted, are finding life tougher — six goals in their last five outings and no goal at all in their previous two games, including a narrow 1-0 loss to Freiburg. Historically, this fixture has been one-sided: Dortmund haven’t lost to Paderborn in their last eight meetings (5 wins, 3 draws), a run backed by Bundesliga official records.
Paderborn vs Borussia Dortmund: Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn |
| Competition | Bundesliga – Matchday 3 |
| Venue | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund |
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 1:30 PM UTC (7:00 PM IST) |
| Head-to-Head | Dortmund 5 wins, Paderborn 0, 3 draws |
Team News & Likely Lineups
Dortmund’s injury list is growing uncomfortably long — Ramy Bensebaini, Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Justin Lerma, Giannis Konstantelias, and Filippo Mané are all sidelined, with Samuele Inácio also suspended. Expect Niko Kovač to rely heavily on his attacking depth, with Serhou Guirassy leading the line after creating the most big chances for the side this season.
Paderborn are missing Felix Götze, Sebastian Klaas, Sven Michel, Timur Gayret, and Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant through injury — a significant dent for a side already short on firepower.
Prediction
Even accounting for Dortmund’s absentees, their attacking depth and dominant head-to-head record make them clear favourites. Expect Dortmund to control the game from the front and edge a comfortable win, though Paderborn’s resilience away from home could keep the scoreline respectable.
Predicted Score: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Paderborn
How to Watch
Regional broadcast details were still being confirmed at the time of writing — check your local Bundesliga streaming partner closer to kick-off for live coverage in your region.
For more Bundesliga previews and match-day predictions, check out TechnoSports’ Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund preview for more BVB coverage this season.
FAQs
When is Paderborn vs Borussia Dortmund being played?
The match is on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Signal Iduna Park, with kick-off at 1:30 PM UTC (7:00 PM IST).
Has Paderborn ever beaten Borussia Dortmund?
No — Dortmund remain unbeaten against Paderborn in their last eight meetings, with 5 wins and 3 draws.
