Bundesliga Gameweek 2
SC Paderborn 07 0 - 1 FT SC Freiburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' Laurin Curda
Yuito Suzuki 43'
45' ↓ Rayan Philippe ↑Steffen Tigges
HT
48' Jano Ter-Horst
Philipp Lienhart 56'
↓ Jan-Niklas Beste ↑Lukas Kübler 74'
↓ Derry Lionel Scherhant ↑Vincenzo Grifo 74'
74' ↓ Laurin Ulrich ↑Oliver Batista Meier
82' ↓ Marvin Pieringer ↑Stefano Marino
82' ↓ Jano Ter-Horst ↑Jonah Sticker
↓ Yannick Engelhardt ↑Berkay Yilmaz 82'
↓ Yuito Suzuki ↑Keisuke Goto 82'
89' ↓ Mattes Hansen ↑Niklas Mohr
90'+3 Tjark Scheller
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Paderborn 07
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Noll 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
79
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Jano ter Horst 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Tjark Scheller 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattes Hansen 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Midfielders
Laurin Curda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Laurin Ulrich 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Santiago Castañeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Vidović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphael Obermair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Marvin Pieringer
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Markus Schubert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Clemens Lippmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Baack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Batista Meier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Mohr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonah Benedict Sticker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Marino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steffen Tigges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Matthias Ginter
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
87%
Duel Win %
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Yannik Engelhardt
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Yuito Suzuki 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Derry Scherhant
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Igor Matanović
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
27
Passes
21
Duels
BENCH
Florian Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kübler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berkay Yilmaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Goto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2023 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | DFB Pokal | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 01/25/2020 | SC Freiburg | 0 - 2 | SC Paderborn 07 | Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
| 08/24/2019 | SC Paderborn 07 | 1 - 3 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Benteler-Arena |
| 04/29/2016 | SC Paderborn 07 | 1 - 2 | SC Freiburg | 2. Bundesliga | Benteler-Arena |
| 11/22/2015 | SC Freiburg | 4 - 1 | SC Paderborn 07 | 2. Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
| 05/02/2015 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 2 | SC Paderborn 07 | Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion (Freiburg im Breisgau) |
| 12/06/2014 | SC Paderborn 07 | 1 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Benteler-Arena (Paderborn) |
11/01/2023
01/25/2020
08/24/2019
04/29/2016
11/22/2015
05/02/2015
12/06/2014
SC Paderborn 07 Win
SC Freiburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
SC Paderborn 07
SC Freiburg
SC Paderborn 07
SC Freiburg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Eggestein's Strike Silences Home Deluxe Arena as Freiburg Stand Firm
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A gritty away performance saw Freiburg absorb relentless pressure to steal all three points in a game defined by attacking volume rather than clinical finishing.
Early Exchanges
The early stages at Home Deluxe Arena showcased remarkable Intensity as both sides completely bypassed the midfield in a remarkably open contest. SC Paderborn 07 set the tempo early, utilizing the width of the pitch and pinning the visitors back. Raphael Obermair was instrumental in driving the hosts forward, ensuring they controlled possession with a 59% share of the ball. However, despite their territorial advantage and numerous entries into the final third, the hosts struggled to test the goalkeeper meaningfully. A barrage of 30 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet genuine moments of quality were scarce amid the chaotic pace. The home supporters roared their approval as Paderborn forced several attacking set-pieces, but the resolute away defense continually stood tall under fire.
The Decisive Blow
The Balance of this frantic encounter shifted irreversibly in the 26th minute when the visitors finally engineered a breakthrough. Against the run of play, Maximilian Eggestein found a pocket of space and delivered a devastating finish to silence the home crowd. From that moment, the tactical landscape transformed entirely. SC Freiburg retreated slightly, inviting pressure while threatening dangerously on the counter-attack. The defensive masterclass was orchestrated by M. Ginter, who neutralized Paderborn's aerial threats and marshaled his backline with veteran authority. The hosts continued to fire long-range efforts, but their shots frequently met a wall of red shirts, leaving them entirely frustrated. Every time Paderborn looked poised to equalize, Ginter was there to clear the danger.
Holding the Line
As the clock ticked down, the early season Stakes became glaringly apparent. Paderborn threw caution to the wind, committing bodies forward in a desperate search for a late equalizer, but their finishing remained woefully erratic. At the other end, P. Treu delivered an outstanding defensive performance, consistently breaking up play and launching rapid transitions that nearly doubled the away side's advantage. When the final whistle blew at Home Deluxe Arena, it confirmed a hard-fought 1-0 away victory. The result leaves Paderborn languishing in 12th place with a mere point, while Freiburg’s perfect defensive resilience propels them into second, looking every bit like genuine Champions League contenders. The visitors will take immense pride in their ability to grind out a result.
Key Questions
What does this mean for SC Paderborn 07's season?
With just one point from two matches, Paderborn sits mid-table. They must urgently translate their controlled possession into clinical finishing to avoid sliding downwards.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Tactical Grind at the Home Deluxe Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Expect a cautious, methodical affair as both teams search for their early-season rhythm in a match tailor-made for tactical purists rather than casual viewers.
The Setup
Following a scoreless opening draw, SC Paderborn 07 carry a modest Form rating into Matchday 2. They welcome an SC Freiburg side eager to kickstart their campaign and brush off any lingering preseason rust. The early timing of this fixture means the Stakes are remarkably low, translating to a likely lack of urgency on the pitch. While the match lacks genuine Stars—though Freiburg boasts solid names like N. Atubolu in goal and J. Manzambi in midfield—an off-the-charts Balance rating ensures an incredibly tight contest where neither side looks clearly superior.
Key Battle
With no clear individual match-winners stepping into the spotlight, this game will be decided entirely in the engine room. The home side's defensive block will attempt to stifle a visiting midfield looking to establish dominance. This clash will be a war of attrition, characterized by intercepted passes, recycled possession, and heavy congestion in the middle third where space will be at a premium.
Our Prediction
We expect a cagey, low-scoring encounter. Freiburg might control possession slightly better, but Paderborn's defensive shape looks sturdy enough to absorb the pressure. A grinding draw feels inevitable here.