Bundesliga Showdown: SC Paderborn vs SC Freiburg – Lineups Confirmed

Saturday afternoon promises a gritty duel in the 2. Bundesliga as SC Paderborn host SC Freiburg at the Benteler‑Arena. Both coaches have now locked in their starting elevens, giving fans a clearer picture of how the match might unfold.

Ralf Kettemann has opted for a 4‑2‑3‑1 that leans on experience in the back‑line. Goalkeeper Mike Schulz keeps the gloves, while the defensive quartet of Johannes Kirsten, Jannis Krog, Henri Ezeh and Leon Krauße lines up in front of him. In midfield, the double‑pivot of Jens Lindemann and Marco Fick should provide the platform for the more attacking trio of Jakob Greulich, Andreas Klug and Tim Wimmer. Up front, Frederik Aebischer gets the nod as the lone striker.

On the other side, Julian Schuster sticks with a tried‑and‑tested 4‑2‑3‑1 for Freiburg. Markus Kunst will be between the sticks, guarded by a back four of Maik Kiel, Benjamin Kiedl, Lucas Kleiner and Daniel Schulz. The midfield engine room features the seasoned pair of Leonardo Bittencourt and Samuel Gößner, feeding the creative three of Maximilian Eggestein, Jonas Fellner and Samuel Kunz. The decisive finish is left to André Schnell, who has been in fine form this season.

Both line‑ups suggest a tactical battle – Paderborn’s compact defensive shape versus Freiburg’s fluid attacking trio. Key match‑ups to watch include Eggestein’s runs against the Paderborn centre‑backs and Aebischer’s ability to break through the Freiburg press.

The kickoff is slated for 15:30 CET, and while the odds slightly favor the visitors, the home side will be desperate to pick up early points after a shaky start to the campaign. Expect a hard‑working, tightly contested 90 minutes, with plenty of chances for a surprise result.