1. FC Köln – SC Paderborn 07

The upcoming 2. Bundesliga clash sees 1. FC Köln hosting SC Paderborn 07 at the RheinEnergieStadion. Köln sit 12th with four points from one win, one draw and one loss, having scored five and conceded seven, while Paderborn languish in 15th place with a solitary point from three games and a goal‑free record, conceding four. Both sides will be keen to improve their positions, Köln hoping to climb out of the lower mid‑table and Paderborn desperate for their first win of the season. The recent head‑to‑head record offers no clear advantage, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter.