Bundesliga action on September 5, 2026, sees SC Paderborn 07 host SC Freiburg in a fixture where the stats tell a complex story. Paderborn, with an impressive 53% win rate and a 17-7-8 record, have been a formidable force this season, boasting 55 goals scored. Their recent form, however, is a mixed bag of two wins, one draw, and two losses from their last five outings.
Freiburg, meanwhile, sit with a 38% win rate (12-8-12), having conceded more than they've scored (45 goals for, 53 against). Intriguingly, their recent form mirrors Paderborn's with two wins, one draw, and two losses. Despite Paderborn's superior league standing, the bookmakers heavily favor a draw or an away win, both at 45% probability, with a home victory considered an unlikely 10%. Head-to-head encounters have been fiercely contested, with Paderborn winning two of the last five, including a recent 3-1 away victory, suggesting they know how to trouble Freiburg. This match promises to be a tight affair, with Paderborn looking to defy the odds and Freiburg aiming to capitalize on their perceived advantage. The midfield battle and clinical finishing will be key to unlocking points.
15. N. Noll, 21. J. ter Horst, 25. T. Scheller, 22. M. Hansen, 17. L. Curda, 28. L. Ulrich, 5. S. Castaneda, 23. R. Obermair, 18. M. Pieringer, 30. S. Marino, 40. G. Vidovic
1. M. Backhaus, 17. L. Kubler, 28. M. Ginter, 3. P. Lienhart, 33. J. Makengo, 8. M. Eggestein, 16. Y. Engelhardt, 19. J. Beste, 14. Y. Suzuki, 7. D. Scherhant, 31. I. Matanovic
Match events
26' Goal Normal Goal — Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg)
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