The big picture

Bayer Leverkusen come in 5th on the ladder with 16 points; SC Paderborn 07 are 13th on 10. Bayer Leverkusen have the higher position to protect.

Bayer Leverkusen are 4–3–1 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 2.3 goals for and 2 against.

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

Form

Bayer Leverkusen have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Marseille 0–1.

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

Bayer Leverkusen have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2014: Bayer Leverkusen 3, SC Paderborn 07 0, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2019-20), Bayer Leverkusen won 4–1 at Home Deluxe Arena.

Bayer Leverkusen have won the last three against SC Paderborn 07.

Biggest margin between these two: Bayer Leverkusen by 3 goals in 2019-20 (4–1).

Players to watch

For Bayer Leverkusen, watch Jonas Hofmann (1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Patrik Schick (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

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).

At BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen have won 11 of their last 20 at BayArena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Bayer Leverkusen go in as clear favourites.