- Borussia Monchengladbach are bottom of the Bundesliga 2026-2027 with 3 points from 7 games.
- SC Paderborn 07 are 12th in the Bundesliga 2026-2027 with 8 points from 7 matches.
Paderborn can push Gladbach in a lively encounter
The home side, Borussia Monchengladbach, will be glad to be back in the Bundesliga for the 2026-2027 campaign, but they have a major task ahead if they are to retain their place in the top flight after 7 games. Alexander Blessin's men have 3 points from 7 assignments, leaving them bottom of the table at the halfway point of the season and looking shaky in any case.
Blessin has been in charge at Ista-Borussia-Park since 22 September 2026, so it's fair to say that Die Fohlen are still in transition and yet to really adapt to his methods. Gladbach have lost all 3 of their Bundesliga 2026-2027 home games this term, averaging 2.33 goals per 90 minutes in scoring and 3.33 in conceding. They've won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures overall, which isn't a bad sequence of results, but nor is it enough for a promotion-chasing side.
Paderborn's run of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 games in all competitions has left them 5 points above Gladbach in 12th, which is more than most expected of them. Ralf Kettemann's compact and intense set-up has served them well since he took charge on 1 July 2025. Paderborn aren't a side with many players that dominate the ball or get involved in wide areas, instead they are a narrow team that clog up central channels, look to counter, and play with high intensity when they win the ball.
Side with the visitors to hold up in Borussia
Blessin's Gladbach are the exact opposite of this and they have some wide players capable of causing real havoc in the wide areas. They like to be on the front foot, but will counterattack ferociously when they lose the ball. It's a contrasting pair of styles that should produce a lively matchup on Saturday.
The bookmakers make Borussia the favourites at 1.88, which looks a bit short. Paderborn are 3.55, with the draw available at 3.9, which is also too short. We will back the visitors to at least keep this game close, although they are yet to register their first away win after 3 trips (2 draws, 1 defeat).
Over 2.5 goals at 1.45 is the standout pick for the game, while we're going for both teams to score at a short odds of 1.42 as well. Hugo Bolin has been Gladbach's spark in front of goal, and is their top scorer in the Bundesliga 2026/2027 with 2 from 4 appearances. Santiago Castaneda is Paderborn's most lethal, but he's also scored just 1 goal in 4 matches, so Stefano Marino's 2 goals in their last 5 seems like a better pick for an anytime scorer.
