Bundesliga Final
SC Paderborn 07 2 - 1 AET VfL Wolfsburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
SC Paderborn 07
Match Events
D. Pejcinovic (A. Daghim) 3'
11' F. Bilbija
J. Maehle 11'
P. Pervan 12'
J. Maehle 14'
J. Maehle 14'
Vini Souza 24'
27' L. Curda
38' F. Bilbija (C. Brackelmann)
HT
M. Svanberg 64'
70' ↓ S. Marino ↑S. Michel
70' ↓ S. Klaas ↑S. Tigges
74' ↓ R. Muller ↑N. Mohr
74' ↓ C. Brackelmann ↑F. Gotze
↓ M. Svanberg ↑K. Paredes 81'
↓ A. Daghim ↑J. Wind 98'
↓ D. Pejcinovic ↑J. Lindstrom 98'
99' ↓ M. Baur ↑N. Batzner
100' L. Curda (S. Michel)
↓ S. Kumbedi ↑K. Shiogai 106'
↓ D. Vavro ↑M. Amoura 106'
119' S. Michel
K. Koulierakis 120'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Paderborn 07
Goalkeepers
Dennis Seimen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mattes Hansen 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
92%
Pass Acc
Tjark Lasse Scheller
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
88%
Pass Acc
Calvin Brackelmann
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Laurin Curda 
CLUTCH HERO
100
Goal Time
100
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
Mika Baur
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Santiago Castañeda 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
71
Passes
15
Duels
Ruben Müller
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Filip Bilbija 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.3
Rating
Sebastian Klaas 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stefano Marino
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Markus Schubert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Felix Götze
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Niklas Mohr
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Marcel Hoffmeier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Bätzner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Kinsombi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steffen Tigges
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sven Michel 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
50
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Kennedy Okpala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
Kamil Grabara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeanuël Belocian 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Denis Vavro 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Konstantinos Koulierakis
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Saël Kumbedi 
NPC
105
Minutes
105
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Mattias Svanberg
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Vinícius Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Eriksen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Joakim Mæhle 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Forwards
Adam Daghim 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Dženan Pejčinović 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pavao Pervan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moritz Jenz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Adjei Adjetey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannick Gerhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesper Lindstrøm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Wind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Shiogai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Amoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Paderborn Complete the Ultimate Upset at Home Deluxe Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. An astonishing attacking siege saw the underdogs tear up the script and claim glory in an exhausting extra-time thriller.
The First-Half Siege
Following a tense 0-0 draw in the first leg, the Stakes could not have been higher at the Home Deluxe Arena. SC Paderborn 07 knew they needed to seize the initiative against VfL Wolfsburg, and they did so with devastating Intensity. Dominating possession with 67% of the ball, the hosts turned the pitch into a permanent shooting gallery. Wolfsburg's Maximilian Arnold struggled to dictate any rhythm in midfield as the visitors were pinned hopelessly deep into their own half. A staggering 19 corners for Paderborn highlighted the relentless pressure, yet Wolfsburg’s rearguard initially bent without completely breaking. The sheer volume of 39 shots from the home side set a frenetic tempo, demanding every ounce of resilience from a struggling Bundesliga outfit desperate to survive.
Breaking the Deadlock
The defining moment arrived when Paderborn’s unrelenting pressure finally shattered Wolfsburg's resistance. Despite the visitors' goalkeeper producing heroic saves to keep the tie alive, the Balance of the match was irreparably tilted by a catastrophic red card for the away side. Down to ten men, Wolfsburg's defensive wall crumbled under the weight of the hosts' attacking waves. Paderborn's Raphael Obermair was instrumental in pulling the strings, exploiting the extra space with clinical precision to establish a 2-1 aggregate lead. Highlighting a massive Upset Factor, the hosts proved that tactical execution and raw hunger can easily overwhelm top-flight pedigree in a winner-takes-all scenario.
Extra-Time Tension
The match inevitably spilled into extra time, carrying the heavy burden of the aggregate scoreline. True to the mounting anxiety, no goals or red cards altered the 30-minute overtime period; instead, the drama lay entirely in the suffocating tension. Wolfsburg threw caution to the wind with hopeless long balls, but Paderborn expertly controlled the tempo, completing 556 accurate passes to bleed the clock dry. When the final whistle echoed around the stadium, the pitch dissolved into utter euphoria. SC Paderborn 07 survived the final desperate throws of the dice to secure their monumental victory, condemning Wolfsburg to a dismal end while rewriting their own season's final chapter in unforgettable fashion.
Key Questions
What does this mean for SC Paderborn 07's season?
They have completed an astonishing underdog story, overcoming immense odds to seal their ultimate Bundesliga triumph in front of a jubilant home crowd.
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.
Winner Takes All in Final Showdown
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Following a tense goalless draw in the first leg, this winner-takes-all clash represents the ultimate test of nerve and character.
The Setup
The stakes simply do not get higher than this. Arriving at the Home Deluxe Arena with the aggregate score locked at 0-0, both sides know a single mistake will define their fate. The Stakes are off the charts. VfL Wolfsburg endured a miserable campaign, finishing 16th, and carry the heavy burden of expectation. Their away contingent, including K. Koulierakis at the back and attackers L. Majer and M. Amoura, must deliver when it matters most. However, the visitors' dire Form and lack of tactical Balance make them incredibly vulnerable. The modest Stars rating reflects a matchup built on grit rather than glamour. Tactics will take a back seat to pure survival instinct in this second leg.
Key Battle
The decisive war will be fought between Paderborn's energized home attack and Wolfsburg's incredibly fragile back line. The hosts will look to press high and early, banking on the visiting defence to crack under the suffocating atmosphere of a do-or-die fixture.
Our Prediction
Paderborn to edge it. The home crowd will push them over the line in a nervy, disjointed affair. We foresee a 1-0 victory for the hosts, capitalizing on a late defensive error from a desperate Wolfsburg side.