Match report

SC Paderborn 07 Defeats Arminia Bielefeld 4-3 in Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Match

SC Paderborn 07
SC Paderborn 07
4–3
FT
Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
Oct 18, 2025

SC Paderborn 07 pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Arminia Bielefeld 4-3 in a pulsating match that saw both teams trade goals from start to finish. Despite falling behind early through J. Grodowski's penalty, Paderborn rallied with three quickfire strikes before the break. Though Bielefeld fought back and equalized late on, SC Paderborn held their nerve to secure all three points in the 2. Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: SC Paderborn 07 4-3 Arminia Bielefeld
  • • Goals for SC Paderborn 07: M. Baur, S. Tigges (2), F. Bilbija
  • • Goals for Arminia Bielefeld: J. Grodowski, T. Momuluh, T. Handwerker
  • • Yellow Cards for SC Paderborn 07: Mattes Hansen, Raphael Obermair, Nils Batzner, Leon Curda
  • • Substitutions: S. Klaas on for N. Batzner (46'), Luis Engelns on for F. Bilbija (82')

Lineups

SC Paderborn 07

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Seimen (G)
  • 22 M. Hansen (D)
  • 20 F. Gotze (D)
  • 4 C. Brackelmann (D)
  • 17 L. Curda (M)
  • 14 M. Baur (M)
  • 5 S. Castaneda (M)
  • 23 R. Obermair (M)
  • 7 F. Bilbija (F)
  • 26 S. Klaas (F)
  • 27 S. Tigges (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Schubert
  • 25 T. Scheller
  • 3 J. Sticker
  • 9 N. Batzner
  • 6 L. Engelns
  • 2 R. Muller
  • 30 S. Marino
  • 18 M. Worner
  • 11 S. Michel

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 24 C. Lannert (D)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 19 M. Grosser (D)
  • 29 T. Handwerker (D)
  • 8 S. Schreck (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 14 T. Momuluh (M)
  • 10 M. Mehlem (M)
  • 38 M. Worl (M)
  • 11 J. Grodowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 2 F. Hagmann
  • 17 A. Sicker
  • 20 F. Micheler
  • 27 B. Boakye
  • 37 N. Sarenren Bazee
  • 7 J. Kania
  • 30 I. Young
  • 45 A. F. Ocansey V.

Timeline

  1. SC Paderborn 07
    14' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow Card
    Mattes Hansen

    Foul

  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    16' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Penalty
    J. Grodowski
  3. SC Paderborn 07
    26' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Baur · Assist: F. Bilbija
  4. Arminia Bielefeld
    29' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Momuluh · Assist: J. Grodowski
  5. SC Paderborn 07
    31' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow Card
    Raphael Obermair

    Foul

  6. Arminia Bielefeld
    34' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    T. Momuluh

    Simulation

  7. SC Paderborn 07
    46' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Klaas · On: N. Batzner
  8. SC Paderborn 07
    50' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tigges
  9. SC Paderborn 07
    55' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Penalty
    F. Bilbija
  10. SC Paderborn 07
    62' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tigges · Assist: M. Baur
  11. Arminia Bielefeld
    66' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christopher Lannert · On: Benjamin Boakye
  12. Arminia Bielefeld
    66' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: N. Sarenren Bazee
  13. Arminia Bielefeld
    66' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Momuluh · On: I. Young
  14. Arminia Bielefeld
    68' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sarenren Bazee

    Foul

  15. SC Paderborn 07
    69' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow Card
    N. Batzner

    Foul

  16. SC Paderborn 07
    72' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow Card
    L. Curda

    Foul

  17. Arminia Bielefeld
    73' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Penalty
    T. Handwerker
  18. Arminia Bielefeld
    79' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    T. Handwerker

    Argument

  19. SC Paderborn 07
    82' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Bilbija · On: Luis Engelns
  20. SC Paderborn 07
    82' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Baur · On: S. Marino
  21. Arminia Bielefeld
    83' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marvin Mehlem · On: F. Micheler
  22. Arminia Bielefeld
    89' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Worl · On: J. Kania
  23. SC Paderborn 07
    90'+1 SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Brackelmann · On: Tjark Lasse Scheller
  24. SC Paderborn 07
    90'+4 SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Tigges · On: S. Michel

Match Stats

Stat SC Paderborn 07 Arminia Bielefeld
Fouls 20 16
Pass Accuracy 76% 73%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 16
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 392 379
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 296 278
Shots Inside Box 17 9
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ SC Paderborn 07's quick three goals in a span of 25 minutes turned the game around after conceding an early penalty to J. Grodowski from Arminia Bielefeld.
  • ▸ With F. Bilbija scoring a crucial penalty and S. Tigges adding two more, SC Paderborn managed to stay ahead despite Arminia Bielefeld's late push that saw them score twice in the last 10 minutes of regular time.