- The head-to-head between Werder Bremen and SC Paderborn 07 is 1 win and 1 draw in favour of Werder Bremen since 2026.
- Werder Bremen have won both of their Bundesliga 2026-2027 home games so far.
- SC Paderborn 07 are yet to win away from home in Bundesliga 2026/2027, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their first 2 away matches.
Both teams are still developing
SV Werder Bremen are 6th in Bundesliga 2026-2027 with eight points from five matches, while SC Paderborn 07 are 15th with four points from the same amount of matches. Die Werderaner have won both of their Bundesliga 2026-2027 home matches so far, scoring 6 goals at an average of 3.00 goals per game. SC Paderborn 07 are still searching for their first victory away from home in the 2026/2027 season, with the Ostwestfalen having drawn 1 and lost 1 of their opening 2 matches on the road.
A clash of styles
Daniel Thioune has SV Werder Bremen playing with a high tempo, vertical build-up and pressing the ball aggressively. This style is designed to get on top of their opponents early, but it could backfire in this encounter with Paderborn, who will be looking to create turnovers and counter at pace. Ralf Kettemann's men are a flexible, compact unit who shift shape to absorb pressure and counter down the wings with speed. The head-to-head between these two sides is 1 win and 1 draw in the last 2 meetings, and the last encounter between the two in Friendly Club Matches 2026 finished level at 2-2.
Paderborn need a goal scorer
Niclas Fuellkrug is the most prolific player in the Bundesliga 2026/2027 for Werder Bremen, already scoring 3 times in 4 league matches and 4 goals in his last 5 appearances for Die Werderaner. Santiago Castaneda is Paderborn 07's highest scorer in the Bundesliga 2026/2027, with 1 goal in 4 matches, so they need someone to step up in the final third and finish off some of the chances they create.
Werder should have the edge
Both to score is an interesting market here at 51/100, but Over 2.5 goals looks a good bet, at 1/2, considering the difference in class between the teams and their respective styles of play. Werder Bremen will want to set the pace and that will suit a Paderborn side who thrive on counter attacks. Marco Gruell has been the playmaker in Bremen's ranks, already recording 3 Bundesliga assists in 4 games, while Jonah Sticker can provide a spark for the visitors, with 1 assist in 3 Bundesliga 2026-2027 games.
Werder Bremen are the clear favourites for this game at 21/25, while Paderborn are 321/100 and the draw 163/50. We're going with the home side here as it would be a surprise if they didn't come out on top at Wohninvest WESERSTADION. Die Grün-Weißen have been more consistent so far, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, while Paderborn have had mixed results, with 2 wins and 3 defeats in the same period. A 3-2 home win for Werder looks likely, as that is their average goals per game this season and they beat Augsburg by the same score in their most recent home game, while a 0-2 home defeat to Stuttgart followed a 1-0 away friendly win at D.C. United for Paderborn in their previous 4 fixtures.
