Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Union Berlin at 55%, yet other data sources diverge — this Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 16 as Union Berlin welcome SC Paderborn 07 to . Kick-off is set for Tuesday 12 January 2027 at 19:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Bundesliga games this season, Union Berlin have gone 2W 3D 5L from 10 outings — a 0.90 PPG return. Last five: D W W D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 2.30 conceded. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Union Berlin have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Union Berlin's home record at : 2W 5D 3L from 10 Bundesliga appearances (1.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
SC Paderborn 07 — All Games: 3W 4D 3L from 10 Bundesliga fixtures this season — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W D W D L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. SC Paderborn 07 have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Bundesliga this season, SC Paderborn 07 have posted 3W 5D 2L from 10 away outings — 1.40 PPG. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Union Berlin at 0.90 PPG versus SC Paderborn 07's 1.30. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
In-Play Profile
Union Berlin in-play tendencies (36 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 72% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 50%.
SC Paderborn 07 in-play tendencies (36 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Union Berlin 61% and SC Paderborn 07 61% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Union Berlin 64% | SC Paderborn 07 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Union Berlin 1.88 xG and SC Paderborn 07 1.08 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Union Berlin attack 1.051 / defence 1.181 | SC Paderborn 07 attack 0.688 / defence 0.899. League average goals — home 1.987 / away 1.333. Data: 35 Union Berlin games / 1 SC Paderborn 07 games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Union Berlin 55% | Draw 24% | SC Paderborn 07 21%. Fair-value odds: Union Berlin 1.82 | Draw 4.17 | SC Paderborn 07 4.76. The model has a clear lean to Union Berlin (55%) — a 34pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.96. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.96 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Union Berlin are the pick at 55% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 24% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.96 combined xG gives a 57% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Union Berlin 70% | SC Paderborn 07 50% BTTS from recent games.
The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (1 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 16 | Venue: • Kick-off: Tuesday 12 Jan 2027, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Union Berlin 55% | Draw 24% | SC Paderborn 07 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 57% | xG Union Berlin 1.88 / SC Paderborn 07 1.08 • Poisson strength factors: Union Berlin attack 1.051 / def 1.181 | SC Paderborn 07 attack 0.688 / def 0.899 | league avg home 1.987 / away 1.333 • Poisson stance: Union Berlin (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.88
Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
1.08
SC Paderborn 07 xG
57%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 kick off?
Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 on Tuesday 12 January 2027.
What competition is Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 part of?
Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 is a Regular Season - 16 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07?
Our statistical model gives Union Berlin a 55% chance of winning, SC Paderborn 07 a 21% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Union Berlin the favourite.
Will both teams score in Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Union Berlin and SC Paderborn 07 will score (BTTS).
Will Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between Union Berlin and SC Paderborn 07?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Union Berlin and SC Paderborn 07 in?
Union Berlin (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 2.30 | L5 D-W-W-D-L. SC Paderborn 07 (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Union Berlin's attack rating (1.05) and SC Paderborn 07's defence rating (0.90), the model arrives at 1.88 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, SC Paderborn 07's attack versus Union Berlin's defence, projects 1.08 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (35/1 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.9%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.9%), 2-0 (9.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Union Berlin Win
55%
1.82
24%
4.09
21%
4.84
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.9%
Home win
1 – 0
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.88
Union Berlin xG
Total xG
2.96
1.08
SC Paderborn 07 xG
1.82
55%
Home win
4.09
24%
Draw
4.84
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.75
43%
BTTS No
2.33
Clean Sheet
34%
2.96
15%
6.54
Win to Nil
19%
5.39
3%
31.66
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Union Berlin and SC Paderborn 07 expected to score?
The model projects 1.88 expected goals for Union Berlin and 1.08 for SC Paderborn 07, a combined total of 2.96.
How confident is the prediction model for Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 36 outings, Union Berlin have picked up 1.11 PPG on a 10W 10D 16L record — D-W-W-D-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Union Berlin, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
SC Paderborn 07's form line: 18W 9D 9L from 36 games, 1.75 PPG, last five W-D-W-D-L. It's still early in the season for SC Paderborn 07, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, SC Paderborn 07 are the form team by 0.64 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Union Berlin.
Venue Form
On home soil, Union Berlin have posted 1.28 PPG from 18 outings (5W 8D 5L).
On the road, SC Paderborn 07 have gone 8W 6D 4L from 18 away games — 1.67 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Union Berlin are averaging 1.31 goals scored and 1.81 conceded per game recently; SC Paderborn 07 are on 1.61 scored and 1.25 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Union Berlin have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games; SC Paderborn 07 in 61%.
Last 36 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Union Berlin
Early Season
SC Paderborn 07
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Union Berlin and SC Paderborn 07 in coming into this match?
Union Berlin have gone 10W 10D 16L in their last 36 games (1.11 PPG), while SC Paderborn 07 have gone 18W 9D 9L in their last 36 (1.75 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Union Berlin at home or SC Paderborn 07 away?
SC Paderborn 07's away record (1.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Union Berlin at home: 1.28 PPG; SC Paderborn 07 away: 1.67 PPG.
Have Union Berlin or SC Paderborn 07 been keeping clean sheets recently?
Union Berlin have kept a clean sheet in 19% of their recent games, SC Paderborn 07 in 31%.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Union Berlin are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
SC Paderborn 07 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Union Berlin 72%, SC Paderborn 07 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 72% (Union Berlin) and 44% (SC Paderborn 07). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 17% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: SC Paderborn 07 in 50%; SC Paderborn 07 in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Union Berlin home games / SC Paderborn 07 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Union Berlin play SC Paderborn 07?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 72% of Union Berlin's games and 44% of SC Paderborn 07's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 72% of Union Berlin's matches and 44% of SC Paderborn 07's.
Do Union Berlin and SC Paderborn 07 tend to score early?
Union Berlin have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, SC Paderborn 07 in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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