Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 Prediction

Borussia Mönchengladbach host SC Paderborn 07 on 31 October 2026 at 17:30 in a Bundesliga clash at Borussia-Park. Mönchengladbach arrive off a 3-2 win over Stuttgart, their first league victory of the season, and face a Paderborn side that beat Hamburg 1-0 last time out. The hosts have won four of their last six meetings with Paderborn, including a 2-0 victory in their most recent encounter.

Form and H2H

Mönchengladbach's home record over their last ten matches reads three wins, one draw, and six losses, averaging 1.70 goals scored and 2.29 goals conceded per game. Paderborn's away form shows four wins, two draws, and four losses, with 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 goals conceded per match. Shuto Machino scored at the weekend for Mönchengladbach and is expected to lead the line again. Rayan Philippe netted the winner for Paderborn against Hamburg and is pushing for a starting role. Neither side reports fresh injury concerns despite Mönchengladbach's existing squad issues.

Best bet

Mönchengladbach 2-1 Paderborn. The hosts have shown attacking intent at home and claimed their first win of the season with genuine momentum. Paderborn's defensive record on the road, conceding 1.20 goals per away game, offers an opening for Mönchengladbach's attacking players. The correct score reflects Mönchengladbach's dominance in this fixture and their recent form shift, while acknowledging Paderborn's ability to score on their travels.

Odds to watch

1xBet: Home 2.02 / Draw 4.16 / Away 3.57.