Final score: Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–0 SC Paderborn 07
Match preview
Borussia Mönchengladbach host SC Paderborn 07 in a Bundesliga clash on October 31, 2026, with contrasting seasons setting the stage. Gladbach, battling at the wrong end of the table with just eight wins all season and a win rate of 25%, desperately need points. Their recent form offers a glimmer of hope, with one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five outings suggesting a slight improvement. However, their leaky defence, having conceded 50 goals, remains a significant concern.
Paderborn, conversely, arrive in fine fettle, sitting comfortably with 17 wins and a 53% win rate. Their potent attack, boasting 55 goals, will look to exploit Gladbach's defensive frailties. While Paderborn's recent form has been mixed (two wins, one draw, two losses), they generally perform well against Gladbach, having won three of their last five head-to-head encounters, including a dominant 3-1 victory recently. The bookmakers see this as a tight affair despite the league positions, with a 45% chance for a home win or a draw, and only a 10% chance for an away victory. Watch for Gladbach's ability to contain Paderborn's attack and whether their recent defensive solidity can hold firm.
33. D. Batz, 29. J. Scally, 16. P. Sander, 2. F. Chiarodia, 22. Y. Konoplya, 47. Z. Uno, 7. K. Stöger, 20. D. Herold, 38. H. Bolin, 25. R. Hack, 18. S. Machino
1. M. Schubert, 21. J. ter Horst, 20. F. Götze, 3. Jonah Benedict Sticker, 2. Ruben Müller, 5. S. Castañeda, 6. T. Baack, 29. C. Lippmann, 17. L. Curda, 38. D. Zeitler, 18. M. Pieringer
Match events
29' Card Yellow Card — Tom Baack (SC Paderborn 07)
35' Var Goal cancelled — Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
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