SC Paderborn 07 vs 1899 Hoffenheim

SC Paderborn 07 enter this match after consecutive Bundesliga defeats, having lost to SC Freiburg at home and Borussia Dortmund away without finding the net. Their goalkeeper N. Noll recorded 13 saves over the matches we hold player statistics for, and he remains their best-rated player over that period. 1899 Hoffenheim recently returned to winning ways in the league by beating VfB Stuttgart, though they followed that with a defeat in the UEFA Europa League against OFI. P. Wimmer has contributed two goals and one assist over the matches we hold player statistics for, while goalkeeper O. Baumann has conceded six goals in his recent four appearances. The side has shown an ability to score in the first half of their recent matches, netting six times before the break.

• SC Paderborn 07 are without L. Eickel, N. Awortwie-Grant, and T. Gayret, three of the four players listed as absent.
• 1899 Hoffenheim have clearly more of the ball on average compared to SC Paderborn 07 who have slightly more of the ball.
• 1899 Hoffenheim record 20 shots per match while SC Paderborn 07 record 15 shots per match over the covered matches.
• The 1899 Hoffenheim attack has been active in the first half with six goals scored, while SC Paderborn 07 have conceded three in the same period.

1899 Hoffenheim hold the edge in recent attacking output, with P. Wimmer having three goal involvements over the listed matches. While SC Paderborn 07 have a solid presence in N. Noll, who has 13 saves over the listed matches, their recent scoring drought in the league is a concern. Given the visitors' higher shot volume and recent win against VfB Stuttgart, they look better placed to navigate this away fixture.

There is no head-to-head history available for these two sides in our records.