Paderborn will face Stuttgart on Saturday, 10 October, in the fifth round of the German championship.
The hosts enter the match 12th in the table with four points from their opening four games. Their record is one win, one draw and two defeats, while they have scored three goals and conceded five for a goal difference of -2.
Stuttgart are three places lower in 15th, having collected three points. The Swabians have won once and lost three times, scoring six goals and conceding nine. Their goal difference stands at -3.
Despite their lower position, Stuttgart have the stronger record in this fixture. The teams have met four times, with Stuttgart winning three of those matches and the other ending in a draw. Paderborn have never beaten their opponents.
The most recent meeting took place on 31 January 2023, when Stuttgart won 2-1. That result extended their unbeaten record against Paderborn.
The head-to-head figures show Stuttgart with a 75% win rate, while the teams have drawn once, representing 25% of their meetings. Paderborn’s record in the first half across the four matches includes one victory, also accounting for 25%.
Both teams will be looking to strengthen their league position. Paderborn have taken four points from four games, but their results have left them in the lower half of the table. Stuttgart have made a more difficult start, with three points from a possible 12 and three defeats already recorded.
The visitors are expected to approach the game seeking a win that would improve their position in the standings. Paderborn also need points, but their failure to defeat Stuttgart in any of the previous four encounters gives the Swabians the statistical advantage.
The forecast is for Stuttgart to maintain their unbeaten record against Paderborn and claim a 2-1 victory.