SC Paderborn 07 beat TSG Hoffenheim 3-1 at the Home Deluxe Arena.

The Bundesliga clash between SC Paderborn 07 and TSG Hoffenheim took place on 20 September 2026 at the Home Deluxe Arena in Paderborn. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but the home side soon asserted dominance in front of their supporters.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Santiago Castaneda opened the scoring for Paderborn. The Argentine-born forward met a corner with a left-footed strike from the centre of the box, directing the ball into the bottom left corner to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Just before the half-hour mark, Paderborn doubled their advantage. Stefano Marino, assisted by a well-timed cross from Laurin Curda, finished from very close range in the 42nd minute with a right-footed shot that slipped into the bottom right corner, making it 2-0.

The first half ended with Paderborn comfortably ahead, but the tension rose in the dying minutes of the half when Hoffenheim midfielder Wouter Burger received a yellow card in the 45th minute for a bad foul.

The second half began with Hoffenheim responding quickly. In the 50th minute, Adam Daghim reduced the deficit, converting a centre-box effort with a right-footed shot after an assist from Max Moerstedt, bringing the score to 2-1.

Paderborn restored their two-goal cushion in the 69th minute. Steffen Tigges rose to meet a cross from Jonah Sticker and headed the ball from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, sealing a 3-1 lead that would hold until the final whistle.

Standout performers

Santiago Castaneda, Stefano Marino and Steffen Tigges were the decisive attackers for SC Paderborn 07, each finding the net and contributing to the three-goal haul. Laurin Curda, Jonah Sticker and Max Moerstedt provided the assists that unlocked Hoffenheim’s defence.

For TSG Hoffenheim, Adam Daghim offered a brief spark with his goal, while Wouter Burger’s booking was the only disciplinary note of the match.

Match facts

  • Final score: SC Paderborn 07 3-1 TSG Hoffenheim
  • Scorers: Santiago Castaneda (29'), Stefano Marino (42'), Steffen Tigges (69') – all for Paderborn; Adam Daghim (50') – for Hoffenheim
  • Assists: Laurin Curda (Marino), Jonah Sticker (Tigges), Max Moerstedt (Daghim)
  • Bookings: Wouter Burger (TSG Hoffenheim) – yellow card, 45'
  • Venue: Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn

What it means

The three-goal victory gives SC Paderborn 07 three points from the Bundesliga encounter, while TSG Hoffenheim returns home with a single point after conceding three. The result reflects a strong offensive display from the hosts and a resilient, though ultimately insufficient, response from the visitors.