SC Paderborn 07 – 1899 Hoffenheim

SC Paderborn 07 host 1899 Hoffenheim in a clash that could prove pivotal for both sides in the lower half of the table. The hosts sit 15th with a solitary point from three games, having failed to find the net while conceding four, whereas Hoffenheim occupy 13th, boasting three points after a 1‑0 win but a leaky defence that has let in seven goals. Paderborn will be desperate to snap a winless streak and secure their first three points, while the visitors will look to extend their modest lead and climb back into the mid‑table. The recent head‑to‑head record offers little guidance, as both clubs have struggled for consistency this season, making the encounter a genuine battle for survival.