SC Freiburg continued their perfect start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with a 1-0 away win at SC Paderborn. Maximilian Eggestein scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute, as reported by FAZ Sport. The victory means Freiburg remain top of the table with six points from two matches, although FC Augsburg could overtake them on Sunday.
How was the winning goal scored?
Maximilian Eggestein found the net for the visitors in the 26th minute. The assist came from Yannik Engelhardt, with Eggestein breaking from midfield and finishing with his right foot. This was Freiburg's fourth goal of the season against just one conceded, giving them a +3 goal difference. The first half was clearly dominated by Julian Schuster's team, who made the most of their opportunities.
How did Paderborn respond to going behind?
SC Paderborn, who hadn't won three points since their last top-flight season in 2019/20 and hadn't scored a Bundesliga goal since June 27, 2020, started brightly. Goalkeeper Mio Backhaus was forced into an early save against Marvin Pieringer in the second minute. After the break, the team of coach Ralf Kettemann improved significantly and applied sustained pressure. An emotional Kettemann on the sideline brought on Steffen Tigges at halftime for new signing Rayan Philippe, who joined from HSV just before the transfer deadline. Tigges had two clear chances to equalize in the 51st and 63rd minutes but failed to convert.
What did the managers say after the match?
Julian Schuster was pleased with his team's performance, especially in the first period. "We played a good first half and deservedly led," said the Freiburg coach. His Paderborn counterpart Ralf Kettemann acknowledged the opponent's superiority: "It's not as if Freiburg won here with luck." For Freiburg, it was their fifth win in five competitive games this season, following victories in the DFB-Pokal, the Conference League, and their first Bundesliga match.
What challenges lie ahead for SC Freiburg?
Despite the ideal start, Julian Schuster's squad must cope with several absences. Currently, Florent Muslija, Patrick Osterhage, and Rihito Yamamoto are sidelined with injuries, as shown in the current injury list. The next challenge comes on Saturday afternoon at 15:30. SC Freiburg will then host Borussia Mönchengladbach, who are currently 17th in the table, at their home stadium. All upcoming fixtures are listed in our schedule. In this context, the squad's depth will be tested to end their winless run against Gladbach and defend their position at the top of the standings.
