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Werder Bremen vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction, Tips & Odds

Werder Bremen vs SC Paderborn 07

BundesligaRegular Season - 6
Werder Bremen
#8 · Bundesliga
WDLWL
VS
Weserstadion, Bremen
SC Paderborn 07
#12 · Bundesliga
WWLDW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.44 (implied 69.4%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 71.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.39). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.9% vs 69.4%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Werder Bremen to win against SC Paderborn 07, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in 8th place, Werder Bremen has shown promising form this season with two wins, one draw, and one loss from their first four matches. They have scored eight goals while conceding the same number, indicating a balanced attack and defense. Their recent form, which includes three wins in the last five games, suggests they are building momentum. On the other hand, SC Paderborn 07 is in 12th place with just one win from their four matches, alongside one draw and two losses. They have struggled offensively, netting only three goals, while their defense has conceded five. This inconsistency in both scoring and defending has hindered their ability to climb the standings and gain confidence in their play. The model estimates a 60.3% probability of a Werder Bremen victory, with a 22.3% chance for a draw and a 17.4% chance for a Paderborn win. Additionally, there is a strong likelihood of over 2.5 goals in the match at 65.4%. However, a potential caveat for Werder Bremen lies in their defensive vulnerabilities, as they have conceded as many goals as they have scored this season. The full method behind this prediction, based on expected goals and actual results, can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis comes from The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Werder Bremen Win55%1.56
Draw20%4.24
SC Paderborn 07 Win25%5.42
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5361.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4463.5%

Combined goal output is high (3.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Werder Bremen 2-1 SC Paderborn 07
7.8312.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Werder Bremen -0.0
1.2149%

Werder Bremen have been the stronger side, winning 34% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.83
12.8%
1-1
8.17
12.3%
2-0
9.67
10.4%
1-0
10.33
9.7%
3-1
11.00
9.1%
2-2
12.33
8.1%

Our model projects a 2-1 Werder Bremen win as the most likely scoreline at 12.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Werder Bremen
-0.0
1.21
SC Paderborn 07
+0.0
4.18

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Werder Bremen are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Werder Bremen vs SC Paderborn 07
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
William Hill
1.554.005.00——1.552.45
Bet365
1.534.205.501.442.751.532.38
1xBet
1.614.515.751.442.701.522.40

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
63.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
45.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XWerder Bremen or Draw
75%1.16
12Werder Bremen or SC Paderborn 07
80%1.23
X2Draw or SC Paderborn 07
45%2.42

Head to Head

Last 9 Meetings (Werder Bremen leads 4-2)
4 Werder Bremen3 Draw2 SC Paderborn 07
08 Aug
Werder Bremen
2-2
SC Paderborn 07
Friendlies Clubs
Oct 24
SC Paderborn 07
0-1
Werder Bremen
DFB Pokal
Oct 22
SC Paderborn 07
2-2
Werder Bremen
DFB Pokal
Jan 22
SC Paderborn 07
3-4
Werder Bremen
2. Bundesliga
Aug 21
Werder Bremen
1-4
SC Paderborn 07
2. Bundesliga
Jun 20
SC Paderborn 07
1-5
Werder Bremen
Bundesliga
Dec 19
Werder Bremen
0-1
SC Paderborn 07
Bundesliga
Apr 15
SC Paderborn 07
2-2
Werder Bremen
Bundesliga
Nov 14
Werder Bremen
4-0
SC Paderborn 07
Bundesliga

In the last nine matches between Werder Bremen and SC Paderborn 07, Werder Bremen has won 4 times, Paderborn has won 2, and there have been 3 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several high-scoring encounters, such as Werder Bremen's 5-1 and 4-0 victories. However, the matches have also featured tight contests, exemplified by the 2-2 draws. Paderborn's last win against Werder Bremen came in August 2021, suggesting they have struggled to find consistent success in this matchup. Overall, the head-to-head record reflects a mix of outcomes, with both sides sharing moments of dominance.

Bundesliga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Borussia Dortmund
440092712
WWWW
2
Bayern München
43101421210
WWDW
3
SC Freiburg
4310123910
DWWW
4
FC Augsburg
421111657
LDWW
5
Bayer Leverkusen
421110557
WDWL
6
FSV Mainz 05
421110647
WLWD
8
Werder Bremen
42118807
WDWL
12
SC Paderborn 07
411235-24
WLLD
16
Hamburger SV
4103213-113
WLLL
17
Union Berlin
4013417-131
LLLD
18
Borussia Mönchengladbach
4004616-100
LLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Werder BremenHome
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 6 · GA 33.00 pts/game
SC Paderborn 07Away
0W1D1L
2 playedGF 0 · GA 30.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Werder BremenSC Paderborn 07
1.48Goals p.g.1.8
1.59Goals conceded p.g.1.4
17%Clean sheets30%
34%Win rate50%
3.07Avg goals in match3.2
—xG per game0.49
—xGA per game-0.06
—Possession %45%
—Shots on target / game0.0
—Corners per game3.0
Werder Bremen
Recent Form

Werder Bremen have won 5 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include beat FC Augsburg 3-2 and lost to Auxerre 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 5D 14L from the last 29 games (34% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Werder BremenAll competitions
19 Sept
Werder Bremen
3-2
FC Augsburg
Bundesliga
12 Sept
1. FC Köln
1-1
Werder Bremen
Bundesliga
30 Aug
SC Freiburg
4-1
Werder Bremen
Bundesliga
22 Aug
Lüneburger SK Hansa
0-3
Werder Bremen
DFB Pokal
15 Aug
Werder Bremen
0-1
Auxerre
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
Werder Bremen
2-2
SC Paderborn 07
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
34%
5
Draw
17%
14
Lost
48%
SC Paderborn 07
Recent Form

SC Paderborn 07 have won 5 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat SC Paderborn 07 0-1 and lost to Borussia Dortmund 3-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 7D 3L from the last 20 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SC Paderborn 07All competitions
30 Sept
DC United
0-1
SC Paderborn 07
Friendlies Clubs
20 Sept
SC Paderborn 07
3-1
1899 Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
12 Sept
Borussia Dortmund
3-0
SC Paderborn 07
Bundesliga
29 Aug
FSV Mainz 05
0-0
SC Paderborn 07
Bundesliga
23 Aug
Phönix Lübeck
2-4
SC Paderborn 07
DFB Pokal
08 Aug
Werder Bremen
2-2
SC Paderborn 07
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
50%
7
Draw
35%
3
Lost
15%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Werder Bremen

No reported absences

SC Paderborn 07

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Werder Bremen Win1.56 (55.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.44 (63.5%)
Both Teams Score1.53 (61.6%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.73 (36.5%)
BTTS No2.41 (38.4%)
Speculative
Draw4.24 (19.9%)
SC Paderborn 07 Win5.42 (24.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Werder Bremen average 1.5 goals per match at home; SC Paderborn 07 1.8 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Werder Bremen have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 34% of their matches and averaging 1.5 goals per game. Werder Bremen player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.