Match report
SC Paderborn 07 2–2 Karlsruher SC: 2. Bundesliga Draw
SC Paderborn 07
2–2
FT
Karlsruher SC
May 8, 2026
SC Paderborn 07 and Karlsruher SC fought to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling 2. Bundesliga encounter. Bilbija's early goal set the tone for SC Paderborn 07, but a spirited Karlsruher SC side equalized and took the lead through Schleusener and Fukuda. However, Klaas's late strike secured the draw for Paderborn, ensuring both teams leave with a point.
Key Facts
- • SC Paderborn 07 2–2 Karlsruher SC
- • F. Bilbija scored the first goal for SC Paderborn 07 in the 20th minute
- • Karlsruher SC's F. Schleusener and S. Fukuda scored in the 75th and 79th minutes respectively
- • S. Klaas scored the equalizer for SC Paderborn 07 in the 85th minute
- • Three yellow cards for Karlsruher SC: P. Forster, Christoph Kobald, and Andreas Müller
Lineups
SC Paderborn 07
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 41 D. Seimen (G)
- 22 M. Hansen (D)
- 25 T. Scheller (D)
- 4 C. Brackelmann (D)
- 17 L. Curda (M)
- 14 M. Baur (M)
- 5 S. Castaneda (M)
- 3 J. Sticker (M)
- 9 N. Batzner (F)
- 7 F. Bilbija (F)
- 30 S. Marino (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Schubert
- 11 S. Michel
- 8 D. Kinsombi
- 28 L. Copado
- 20 F. Gotze
- 26 S. Klaas
- 24 N. Mohr
- 10 K. Okpala
- 2 R. Muller
Karlsruher SC
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Bernat (G)
- 22 C. Kobald (D)
- 28 M. Franke (D)
- 6 N. Rapp (D)
- 2 S. Jung (M)
- 11 P. Forster (M)
- 8 Kwon Hyeok-Kyu (M)
- 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
- 20 D. Herold (M)
- 13 S. Fukuda (F)
- 19 L. Ben Farhat (F)
Substitutes
- 30 R. Himmelmann
- 24 F. Schleusener
- 9 R. Simic
- 7 D. Burnic
- 16 A. Muller
- 21 M. Waschenbach
- 15 P. Scholl
- 17 L. Opitz
- 36 R. Pinto Pedrosa
Timeline
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10' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardP. ForsterFoul
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14' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardChristoph KobaldFoul
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20' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal GoalF. Bilbija -
46' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1Off: Kwon Hyeok-Kyu · On: Andreas Müller -
48' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardAndreas MüllerFoul
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58' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Ben Farhat · On: F. Schleusener -
58' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Jung · On: R. Pinto Pedrosa -
59' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Batzner · On: S. Michel -
73' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Castaneda · On: S. Klaas -
73' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Bilbija · On: R. Muller -
75' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal GoalF. Schleusener · Assist: P. Forster -
79' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal GoalS. Fukuda · Assist: David Herold -
83' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Sticker · On: N. Mohr -
83' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Marino · On: K. Okpala -
84' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Forster · On: D. Burnic -
85' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal GoalS. Klaas -
90'+7 Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow CardR. Pinto PedrosaFoul
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90'+8 Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Fukuda · On: L. Opitz
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Paderborn 07 | Karlsruher SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 470 | 495 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 2.34 | 1.05 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Accurate Passes | 382 | 405 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. Bilbija's early goal in the 20th minute set the pace for SC Paderborn 07
- ▸ Karlsruher SC's double strike in the 75th and 79th minutes turned the tide, only for S. Klaas's late goal to secure a hard-fought draw for SC Paderborn 07