SC Paderborn - Erzgebirge Aue

Paderborn to claim second home win

TEAM NEWS

Steffen Baumgart has a fully fit Paderborn team to choose from. The only unavailable player is Massih Wassey with a back injury.

Goalkeeper Robert Jendrusch is the only absentee for Daniel Meyer’s Aue.

Paderborn

Suspended: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: Massih Wassey (back)

Aue

Suspended: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: Robert Jendrusch (meniscus)

MATCH PREVIEW

MAIN PREDICTION: HOME WIN

Paderborn have made a fine start to life back in the second tier following promotion from 3.Bundesliga last term. Last season’s 3.Bundesliga runner up have picked up two wins, losing two and drawing three along the way. On Sunday, goals from Bernard Tekpetey, Sebastian Vasiliadias, Tobias Schwede and an own goal were not enough to claim the second home win over Magdeburg at Benteler-Arena. Paderborn are unbeaten in three league fixtures at home this season, winning one and drawing two while scoring eight goals in those matches.

After losing three and drawing one of their first four league matches, Aue have shored up their defence of late. After the defeat to Ingolstadt 3-2 two weeks ago, Daniel Meyer’s Aue had won two in a row, sealing wins over St. Pauli and Duisburg. After a disappointing season last time around, Aue will be looking for a midfield place at the very least this term.

Considering that both teams head into this crucial clash in good form, this one could go either way. However, I fancy Paderborn to take advantage on home ground.

SECOND PREDICTION: HILO – LOW

Between them, Paderborn and Aue have not been more than two goals in recent 10 league encounters. I can see this ending in another low-scoring match at Benteler-Arena.

HEAD TO HEAD

Paderborn and Aue last met in 2.Bundesliga action more than four years ago. Back then, during the 2013-14 season, the SCP won away from home and draw on home turf.