Highlights
N. Winter
90'
+ 5
Full-time: Elversberg 1-3 Paderborn
Paderborn defend their position at the top of the table with a deserved win in Elversberg. The hosts lost for the first time this season after taking the lead, while Paderborn recorded their fourth victory out of seven having fallen behind.
Full-time
90'
+ 3
Yellow card for Asllani
The Elversberg man receives another warning for his overly aggressive challenge on Platte.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Final minutes
Paderborn coach Lukas Kwasniok also brings on two fresh legs for the closing minutes.
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
84'
Brackelmann again
Brackelmann hadn't scored a single goal in his first 21 Bundesliga 2 matches but now he has found the net in two consecutive games. He also scored the winner in the 3-2 victory against Nuremberg last week.
82'
Two more fresh legs
Elversberg's last shot on goal was in the 33rd minute. Can Gerezgiher or Stock create some danger again?
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
80'
Paderborn increase their lead!
Is that game over? Kristof and Pinckert can't agree on their clearance attempts, leaving Brackelmann as the beneficiary to slots in for 3-1!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
78'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
80%
%
Felix Götze
10 times under pressure
Kostons the difference so far
© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach
76'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
71'
Nothing so far
The hosts need to push now and want to as well, but they lack ideas going forward.
69'
Will there be a turnaround?
Elversberg have never lost after scoring first this season, while Paderborn have already won three times after falling behind (no team has done so more often).
68'
Substitutions on both sides
Schnellbacher and Engelns enter the match. Goalscorer Kostons is among those making way.
66'
Substitution
64'
Substitution
64'
Paderborn lead
It was certainly coming. Obermair crosses from the right to the near post, where Bilbija, with his back to goal, lays it off perfectly for Kostons, who smashes it first time into the bottom left corner to give the league leaders the advantage!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
62'
Paderborn closer
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.49
1.96
1
Goals
61'
Dominating play
The visitors are better, as they were in the first half, while Elversberg are playing rather cautiously.
55'
Great reflex save!
Kristof reacts lightning-fast to Bilbija's header and manages to claw the ball off the line after the corner!
54'
Good cross
Asllani is relatively unmarked at the far right post after a good cross from the half-space, but his volley is blocked by Neubauer, who puts it out for a corner.
53'
Are we just getting started?
Paderborn have scored 17 of their 23 goals this season in the second half of games (74%), Elversberg 16 out of 25 (64%). But who can break the deadlock here?
Curda joins the list
© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach
46'
We're back underway!
The second half is in progress, and goalscorer Laurin Curda had to come off for Paderborn.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Deserved
Paderborn had more shots on goal (9-5), more possession (57%), earned five corners to zero, and covered slightly more ground. It's hard to argue their late equaliser wasn't deserved.
45'
+ 4
Half-time: Elversberg 1-1 Paderborn
That late goal sees the teams go into the dressing rooms level at 1-1. After Paderborn dominated the game, the hosts took a somewhat fortunate lead, but the final offensive push rewarded the visitors with the equaliser.
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Equaliser!
Ansah with a header and Zehnter with a long-range shot fail to find a way through, but Curda finally does the job as he meets a corner from the left and heads it past Kristof, who had no chance.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
45'
Two more minutes
The first half is drawing to a close without any major highlights. However, Paderborn have already scored points after falling behind five times this season (three wins, two draws) - only Karlsruhe have done so more often (six times).
42'
Too far
Neubauer gets involved again on the left flank and wants to cross into the middle, but his attempt is overhit and lands out for a throw-in.
39'
First booking
After a deflected Kostons shot, the Saarland team want to counter-attack. Curda steps on Asllani's foot from the side and stops the advance. Yellow card!
Good omen?
© IMAGO/Steven Mohr
36'
Upswing
The hosts look more confident. That somewhat unexpected goal has clearly done them some good!
33'
No danger
Zehnter crosses from the right, but the alert Elversberg defence can clear. What will Paderborn's response be?
32'
Elversberg score first for sixth time
Five wins, zero draws and zero losses is Elversberg's record this season after taking a 1-0 lead.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
27'
Elversberg lead!
A bit fortunate but the hosts will take it! Petkov's initial effort from a tight angle on the right is parried out by Schubert to the left, where it's laid off to Damar in a central position. His first effort on his left ends up being an air shot, but he gets it right with the second on his other foot as the ball deflects in past a stranded Schubert.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
25'
Goalkeepers untested
Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
4off target
0on target
23'
Hosts standing firm
Elversberg are giving the visitors little space and repeatedly trying to push out from the back.
20'
Good chance!
Ansah rises high in the centre of the six-yard box after a cross from the right and heads the ball just wide of the left post.
Alert
© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach
15'
Too imprecise
Paderborn also lose possession too quickly in attack.
13'
Counter-attack
The hosts try to counter but end up getting stuck on their way forward.
10'
Ball moving swiftly
Possession (%)
3763
8'
Intense
Both teams are giving it their all, with the visitors showing courage from the start.
4'
First chance!
Elversberg attacks down the right, Baum delivers the ball to the far post, where Zimmerschied volleys it towards goal on the spin - just over!
2'
Young teams
Elversberg are playing with the youngest starting XI in their second division history (average age of 24.5 years). However, Paderborn are even younger at 23.7!
1'
Kick-off!
The ball is rolling in Elversberg, the home side kick off the top-of-the-table clash!
Kick-off!
Elversberg can go top
Victory here could take Elversberg top of the table, at least overnight. The best position for the Saarland team after a completed matchday was their recent third place.
Perfect conditions in Elversberg
© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach
Platte back after two months
Felix Platte, who has only made two substitute appearances this season, is back in the Paderborn squad for the first time since 20 September.
Le Joncour returns after injury
Florian Le Joncour, who had been a regular in central defence since February 2024, is back in the squad for the first time since late August, although initially on the bench.
Opportunity for Baur
Division leaders Paderborn make four changes to their side - the most they've made in a single match this season, bar one occasion. Among them are 20-year-old Mika Baur, who starts for the first time in Bundesliga 2 after four previous appearances as a substitute (he had already started in the DFB Cup).
Reward for Petkov
Lukas Petkov, as a substitute in the last match in Düsseldorf, was involved in both goals, including scoring the final one to make 2-0. He gets to start today in place of Manuel Feil in the only change for Elversberg.
Paderborn starting XI
Schubert - Curda, Götze, Brackelmann - Obermair, Castaneda, Zehnter - Baur, Bilbija - Kostons, Ansah
Elversberg starting XI
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Rohr, Neubauer - Sickinger, Schmahl - Petkov, Damar, Zimmerschied - Asllani
Steffen on facing Paderborn
"How they play is always a bit adapted to the opponent, but from a basic structure that is very reliable. Paderborn have a good structure, good processes and a self-understanding. When a team loses only once in 13 matches and is top of the table, it shows that many things are going well."
Kwasniok on facing Elversberg
"There are many similarities between both clubs. At both clubs good work is being done very calmly. Elversberg impress with great continuity in key positions, clear processes and a distinct playing philosophy. We are also in good form and absolutely stable."
Reunion with Rohr
Maximilian Rohr moved from Paderborn to Elversberg in the summer of 2024 having made 28 appearances for SCP in Bundesliga 2 (scoring three goals).
Schnellbacher's brace
Luca Schnellbacher scored his first brace in Bundesliga 2 during SVE's 4-1 home victory against Paderborn on 25 November 2023.
Three home wins in a row
Elversberg have won their last three home matches against Paderborn (including a 4-1 victory last season).
Previous encounters
Elversberg and Paderborn faced each other in Bundesliga 2 last season and previously in six matches in the Regionalliga West-Südwest from 1996 to 2000.
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