SC Paderborn 07 – Bayer Leverkusen

Match analysis

SC Paderborn head into the clash with Bayer Leverkusen desperate for a first win, sitting 15th on 1 point after three games and having failed to find the net while conceding four. Leverkusen arrive in the Westfalenstadion on the back of a more balanced campaign, occupying eighth place with 4 points, a win, a draw and a loss and a +3 goal difference (8‑5). The hosts will be looking to tighten a leaky defence and finally open the scoring, while the visitors will aim to extend their modest lead over the relegation‑threatened side and climb back into the top half. Historically the two clubs have met only sparingly, but the recent form suggests Leverkusen hold the clear advantage heading into what could be a pivotal encounter for both tables.