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Full-time: Paderborn 1-2 Hertha Berlin
Hertha deservedly win 2-1 in Paderborn thanks to a strong first half and good perseverance in the second half. Although the hosts were more eager to shoot after the break, they were too wasteful with their chances.
Full-time
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In the back
Zeefuik jumps into Michel's back inside the penalty area.
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An intensive game
More yellow cards are distributed as two more cautions are awarded to people on the bench.
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Michel finds the net
His first home goal since returning to Paderborn - he had previously only scored twice away in the victory at Cologne.
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Arrears halved!
Substitute Sven Michel makes it exciting again! On the left edge of the penalty area, he smashes the ball with his left foot into the bottom corner after a pass from Ansah.
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
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.
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Five minutes added on
The match is drawing to a close. Can Hertha take the three points away from Paderborn? Time is certainly on their side!
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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.
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Can Gersbeck keep a clean sheet?
It's been a strong first league appearance of the season for the keeper: Hertha are ahead thanks in part to his saves.
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Off the post!
Michel takes the ball past the defender on the left side of the penalty area and smashes it against the woodwork!
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Substitution
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Too wasteful
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
0
2.97
1.35
2
Goals
Coolly converted
© IMAGO/Ulrich Hufnagel
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Substitution
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Paderborn also make changes
Can Ansah and Hansen help Paderborn get back into this game?
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Substitution
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Numerous Paderborn attacks, second Hertha goal
Paderborn have had nine shots on goal since the break, far superior to Hertha's one, but this one resulted in their second goal.
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Platte eager to shoot
Shots
7
2
Felix Platte Derry Scherhant
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Another substitution
Sessa comes off after a decent performance, and Gechter replaces him.
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Substitution
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Too complicated
Paderborn keep pressing and trying their luck in the penalty area one after another, but neither Bilbija's nor Scheller's efforts find their way on target.
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Efficient
The penalty was Hertha's first shot on goal in the second half.
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Confident from the spot
The capital city side have successfully converted their last 11 penalties in Bundesliga 2.
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Double substitution
After the goal to make it 2-0, Fiél immediately brings on Winkler and Prevljak.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Cuisance doubles Hertha's lead!
Cuisance aims for the bottom right - Schubert went the right way but couldn't reach it.
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.
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SituationPenalty
ReviewPrevious Offside?
DecisionPenalty
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Penalty for Hertha!
Scherhat is caught on the foot by Curda's sliding tackle on the left side of the penalty area.
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More firepower
Sven Michel is brought on to inject life into the home side's attacking play.
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Substitution
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Not much space
Paderborn are trying to create chances, but are struggling against the well-positioned Hertha players.
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Collision
Curda and Sessa crash into each other in midfield and hit the floor.
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Too high
Kenny crosses from the right, but Scherhant can't quite reach the ball on the left side of the box.
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Strong Bilbija showing
Filip Bilbija has successfully managed to escape from 75% of his twelve pressure situations so far. Most of his passes under pressure have reached his teammates.
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More pressure
The hosts have started the second half well and are seeking the way forward much quicker and more purposefully than was the case in the first half.
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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.
75%
%
Filip Bilbija
12 times under pressure
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Zehnter!
Terho delivers the ball precisely and powerfully from the right to the far post, where Zehnter forces Gersbeck into a strong reflex save from a tight angle.
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Zeefuik made an impact
Playing as left-back today and getting forward plenty - he set up the 1-0 and was involved in four of Hertha's seven shots on goal.
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Good cross
Obermair whips the ball sharply towards the near post, but Platte can't win the aerial duel against two Hertha defenders.
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An encouraging sign?
Paderborn have scored 21 of their 29 goals this season after the break.
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We're back underway!
The second half begins with a substitution, as Hoffmeier comes on for Castaneda for the hosts.
Kick-off!
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Substitution
Half-time: Paderborn 0-1 Hertha Berlin
© IMAGO/Ulrich Hufnagel
Half-time
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Too imprecise
After a long pass, Niederlechner can cut inside from the right with plenty of space, but he fails to find a teammate.
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Playing out from the back
The visitors keep circulating the ball through their goalkeeper, in order to calmly build up their play.
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Five minutes to go
Due to a lengthy treatment break for Scheller, the added time will be a bit longer.
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Few attempts on goal
Goal attempts
1off target
1on target
3off target
1on target
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Too late
Klemens charges down the left flank with a lot of momentum, and Scheller sticks his foot in, preventing the Herthaner's advance and is therefore cautioned.
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Lost his footing
Scherhant finds space once again and comes with pace down the left flank, then tries to cut back inside the penalty area, but slips in the process.
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Fool me once...
Scherhant tries again with the same move he made to open the scoring, but the Paderborn defence seems to have learned and is more alert this time.
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Plucked out of the sky
Schubert manages to gather a promising cross from Dárdai.
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From distance
Platte takes the ball from the half-left position and shoots directly towards the near post. Despite the sun being his face, Gersbeck has no problems in saving the effort.
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In Paderborn's DNA
The hosts have already won four times this season after falling behind.
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Too hesitant
The home side are not pressing the Hertha defenders with conviction during the build-up play, allowing the visitors to play out from the back time and again.
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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.
A goal that needed celebrating
© IMAGO/Ulrich Hufnagel
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Close!
After a corner from the right, Gersbeck misses the ball, and behind him, Scheller heads it just wide of the post.
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Brief interruption
Scheller goes down and needs treatment after a collision with Leistner.
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Just too far
Scherhant tries to send Maza down the left flank with a lofted pass, but it is a bit too long and thus unreachable.
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On the front foot
The capital city side continue to play it forward, combining well between the lines with quick and direct passes.
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Can they maintain their lead today?
In the first half of the season, the Berliners squandered many leads, including losing their last two matches after being 1-0 up (in Fürth and against Münster).
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Scherhant triples his best tally
Sixth goal of the season for the Hertha Berlin star - that's already three times as many as in the entire previous season.
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The visitors lead!
What a strike!!! Scherhant knocks it past Curda on the left flank, drives into the box and smashes the ball into the top right corner with power. One for the highlight reel!
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
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.
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Composed defending
Paderborn attacks through Platte and Bilbija, but Hertha defend the situation calmly and confidently.
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First booking
Scherhant rushes into Mehlem at speed and gets cautioned.
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Blocked
Scherhant dribbles down the left and delivers a sharp cross into the box, but it's cleared for a corner at the near post.
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Slightly more active
Despite the early conceded goal, which was eventually chalked off, Hertha have seen slightly more of the ball.
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Goal disallowed
Bilbija was slightly offside when Platte made his pass.
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Goal for Paderborn?
That was quick! After some initial probing, suddenly the ball is in the back of the net: Hertha fail to clear the ball, Sessa slips on the right side of the penalty area, allowing Platte to cross it inside, and Bilbija only needs to tap it in. However, a VAR check will follow.
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SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
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Kick-off!
The ball is rolling in Paderborn. Will the hosts pick up where they left off after a strong first half of the season or will Hertha bounce back after their recent poor performances?
Kick-off!
A century of appearances in Bundesliga 2
Comeback player Kevin Sessa celebrates a milestone today, making his 100th appearance in the German second division.
A change in goal
Regular goalkeeper Tjark Ernst is absent, Marius Gersbeck replaces him for only his second competitive appearance this season. Previously this season, he was between the sticks for Hertha in August 2024 during the 5-1 cup victory in Rostock. Gersbeck last played in Bundesliga 2 in April 2024 - also here in Paderborn, where Hertha won 3-2.
Sessa fit again
Fabian Reese is still absent, and Diego Demme is also unavailable. But there's good news for Cristian Fiél: Kevin Sessa has recovered and is playing for the first time since the end of November. Additionally, Marten Winkler and Linus Gechter are back on the bench and so present more options for the head coach.
Dárdai replaces Dárdai
Marton Dárdai, suspended due to a red card last time out, is replaced by his brother Palko, who is in the starting lineup for only the third time this season. He was previously named in the starting XI in Hertha's first meeting with Paderborn and on matchday 12 during the defeat in Darmstadt.
Musliu starts
In the first two matchdays of the season, Visar Musliu was part of the starting XI, but after that, the North Macedonian only had two brief appearances. Today he gets to show himself again, stepping in for the absent Calvon Brackelmann.
Two winter signings start
The winter transfer window acquisitions Marvin Mehlem and Casper Terho are both in the starting XI for Paderborn. It's a debut for the young Finn, while Mehlem brings experience from 172 second-division matches. His brother Marcel Mehlem once played for Paderborn as well.
Hertha Berlin starting XI
Gersbeck - Kenny, Leistner, Klemens, Zeefuik - Cuisance, Sessa - Dárdai, Maza, Scherhant - Niederlechner
Paderborn starting XI
Schubert - Curda, Scheller, Musliu - Obermair, Mehlem, Castaneda, Zehnter - Bilbija, Terho - Platte
Cristian Fiél on facing Paderborn
"When you go through Paderborn's squad, I believe they have many options, especially in attack. I think they've signed a really good lad in Mehlem. Ultimately, we've talked about opponents so often, now it's time to change the situation. We are responsible for that, and the lads know what's coming on Sunday. And - this is the important part - they also know what sort of performance we need to put in to be able to compete and be successful in Paderborn."
Lukas Kwasniok on facing Hertha
"Hertha play similarly to us. It will be an evenly matched duel. They stop attacks with significantly more fouls than any other team. They have the most yellow cards. It's cleverly done - in the moment you lose the ball, you sometimes have to commit a tactical foul, even as an offensively-minded team. They might even be a step ahead of us in that regard."
Safe travels
Hertha have won their last two matches in Paderborn: in the Bundesliga 2 last season (3-2) and in the 2019/20 Bundesliga season (2-1).
Losing streak over
With a 2-1 victory in Berlin in the first half of the season, Paderborn ended their streak of five consecutive defeats against Hertha.
Twice as successful
In the seven previous Bundesliga 2 encounters between these clubs, Hertha have celebrated twice as many victories (four) as Paderborn (two).
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