SC Paderborn 07 – Hamburger SV

The upcoming clash at the Home Deluxe Arena pits 16th‑placed SC Paderborn 07, who have scraped together five points from one win, two draws and three defeats and sit on a –4 goal difference, against a much stronger Hamburger SV side occupying ninth place with nine points from three victories and three losses and a –9 goal difference. Paderborn will be desperate to close the gap and secure their first win of the campaign, while Hamburg will look to extend their unbeaten streak in the upper half of the table. Both teams will be keen to improve their goal tallies, with Paderborn having scored five and Hamburg six so far this season. The result could prove pivotal in the fight for survival for the hosts and the push for a higher finish for the visitors.