Werder Bremen 2-2 SC Paderborn 07: result and AI prediction

Werder Bremen – SC Paderborn 07, Bundesliga, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Weser-Stadion

Werder Bremen is #7 in the table (8 pts) and SC Paderborn 07 #15 (4 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Werder Bremen is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Werder Bremen averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Werder Bremen 3, draws 2, SC Paderborn 07 1. Their last meeting, on August 8, 2026, ended Werder Bremen 2-2 SC Paderborn 07.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Bremen arrive with stronger home momentum, a settled core and a clear attacking reference in Füllkrug. Paderborn have been competitive in stretches of matches, but their away attack has lacked a decisive final action and they travel with key absences. The visitors will aim to keep their shape, survive the early stadium intensity and break quickly through their front pair. Bremen’s capacity to raise the tempo late on is the defining game-state factor.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced an open recent head-to-head record, including a draw in their summer friendly and several high-scoring meetings from their time together in the second tier. Bremen’s cup win in Paderborn is the most relevant competitive result in the recent series.

Injuries and absences

Bremen are missing established options in both full-back areas, midfield and attack, although Pieper’s likely return stabilises the defence. Paderborn’s confirmed absence of Awortwie-Grant weakens central-defensive depth against Füllkrug, while Gayret and Klaas reduce midfield alternatives.

Form (last 5)

Werder BremenLeague position #7 · 8 ptsD W D
SC Paderborn 07League position #15 · 4 ptsL W L

Werder Bremen vs SC Paderborn 07 stats

Werder BremenSC Paderborn 07
Played55
Goals scored103
Goals conceded107
Clean sheets01

Last meetings

  • 2026-08-08Werder Bremen 2-2 SC Paderborn 07
  • 2024-10-30SC Paderborn 07 0-1 Werder Bremen
  • 2022-10-19SC Paderborn 07 2-2 Werder Bremen
  • 2022-01-22SC Paderborn 07 3-4 Werder Bremen
  • 2021-08-15Werder Bremen 1-4 SC Paderborn 07
  • 2020-06-13SC Paderborn 07 1-5 Werder Bremen

Unavailable players

Werder Bremen

F. Agu, S. Alvero, S. Lynen, S. Musah, M. N'Diaye, J. Njinmah, J. Stage, K. Topp

SC Paderborn 07

N. Awortwie-Grant, T. Gayret, M. Hoffmeier, S. Klaas

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