SC Paderborn 07 – 1. FC Köln

Match analysis

SC Paderborn host 1. FC Köln in what promises to be a pivotal clash for both sides. The hosts sit fifteenth with just one point from three games, having failed to find the net while conceding four, whereas Köln occupy twelfth place, holding four points after a win, a draw and a loss and boasting a slightly better goal difference at five for and seven against. The gap in points and form suggests Paderborn will be desperate to pick up their first win, while Köln will look to consolidate their push back into the top half. Their recent head‑to‑head record offers no clear advantage, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter at the Benteler-Arena.