The big picture

SC Paderborn 07 come in 13th on the ladder with 10 points; FC Cologne are 15th on 9. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

SC Paderborn 07 are 2–3–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.1 against.

FC Cologne are 2–3–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.5 against.

Form

SC Paderborn 07 have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–0.

FC Cologne have won one of their last five and most recently drew with 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2014: SC Paderborn 07 0, FC Cologne 2, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2019-20), FC Cologne won 2–1 at Home Deluxe Arena.

Biggest margin between these two: FC Cologne by 3 goals in 2019-20 (3–0).

Players to watch

For SC Paderborn 07, watch Steffen Tigges (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Stefano Marino (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For FC Cologne, watch Thijs Dallinga (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Said El Mala (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Home Deluxe Arena

SC Paderborn 07 have won 4 of their last 20 at Home Deluxe Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, SC Paderborn 07 have the edge.