Ralf Kettemann expects “difficult task" as Paderborn welcomes Freiburg.

SC Paderborn vs. Freiburg kicks off at 14:30 [GMT+1] on Saturday, September 5, at the Home Deluxe Arena. Newly promoted Paderborn picked up a point on Match Day 1 following a goalless draw with FSV Mainz. It leaves the home side with a six-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Overall, they have lost just two of their last 18 games, highlighting their consistency and ability to avoid defeat. However, their most recent home performances have resulted in two consecutive draws, meaning they will be looking to turn their strong unbeaten record into three points against Freiburg. The hosts have also developed a particularly reliable scoring record at the Home Deluxe Arena. Paderborn have found the net in each of their last 11 home matches across all competitions. However, their defensive record has been less convincing, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 15 home fixtures. Even more significantly, both teams have scored in each of Paderborn's last 11 home games. Head coach Ralf Kettemann is looking forward to a difficult match. "Every winning streak comes to an end eventually, but Freiburg are obviously on a roll right now. They are a young but experienced team; they seem very solid and disciplined. They play very consistently and prove it every season. It will be a very difficult task," he said in a pre-match press conference. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Stefano Marino in attack is expected against the visitors.

Freiburg arrive in considerably stronger winning form. The visitors have won their last four matches across all competitions, with every victory coming by at least a two-goal margin. Their recent performances have been particularly emphatic, with Freiburg winning their last three games by margins of three or more goals. Their recent matches have also been packed with goals. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of Freiburg's last eight matches across all competitions. Nevertheless, there is a clear weakness at the other end of the pitch. Freiburg have conceded at least once in each of their last 14 matches, giving Paderborn encouragement despite the visitors' impressive attacking form. The head-to-head record also gives Freiburg reason for confidence. Paderborn have lost three of their previous six meetings with Freiburg in all competitions. Freiburg have avoided defeat in five of their last six away clashes with Paderborn, while both teams have scored in all six of those encounters. A 4—2—3—1 setup with Igor Matanović in attack is expected against the home side. Yuito Suzuki, who bagged a hattrick in the 4-1 win over Werder Bremen, is expected behind the 23-year-old.