SC Paderborn are set to welcome SC Freiburg to the Home Deluxe Arena for their first Bundesliga home fixture since 2020. Both teams enter the match following their opening weekend performances, with Paderborn securing a point on the road and Freiburg making a strong start to their campaign.
Paderborn Eye First Home Points
Paderborn, returning to the Bundesliga after a six-year absence, began their top-flight journey with a goalless draw against Mainz. The newly promoted side had to withstand significant pressure, particularly in the second half, to earn their first point of the season.
For their home debut, Paderborn will be without several key players. Timur Gayret, Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant, Lasse Eickel, Sven Michel, Felix Götze, and Sebastian Klaas are all unavailable. However, deadline-day arrival Rayan Philippe could offer an additional attacking option for the hosts as they seek their first victory of the campaign.
Freiburg Aim to Continue Strong Form
SC Freiburg enjoyed an impressive start to their Bundesliga season, cruising to a 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen. This dominant win saw them immediately move into the upper echelons of the early league table.
Julian Schuster’s side also arrives in Paderborn having already secured their place in the UEFA Conference League league phase, demonstrating their strong form across competitions. Freiburg will be without Patrick Osterhage, who is expected to miss the trip due to a muscular problem, and Florent Muslija, who remains sidelined with a knee injury. Despite these absences, Freiburg will be looking to extend their winning start in the league.
Competition Context
This match presents an opportunity for Paderborn to mark their Bundesliga homecoming with a positive result and begin accumulating points at home. For Freiburg, a win would solidify their strong start and maintain their position near the top of the league standings, building on their successful qualification for European competition.