SC Paderborn 07 – FC Schalke 04

SC Paderborn 07 host FC Schalke 04 in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides. The Paderborners sit 15th with just one point from three matches, having failed to score while conceding four, and will be desperate to turn their season around. Schalke sit a modest ten spots higher in 10th place, holding four points after a win, a draw and a loss and boasting a slim +‑1 goal difference (three scored, four conceded). With the gap between the relegation zone and mid‑table barely a handful of points, the encounter could prove pivotal in shaping the fortunes of both clubs.