SC Freiburg continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a hard-fought 1-0 away win at SC Paderborn. The victory means the club has won all five of its competitive fixtures this term and sits second in the table with six points and a goal difference of +5, as shown in the current standings.
How did the win in Paderborn unfold?
According to a report by Sportschau, a goal from Maximilian Eggestein in the 36th minute was enough for the three points last weekend. It was the team's first away win of the campaign and also the first clean sheet for new goalkeeper Mio Backhaus. Head coach Julian Schuster described it post-match as a necessary, hard-earned victory, admitting his side were lucky not to concede in the second half.
The Freiburg attack was less potent than in previous games, and the defence came under pressure on several occasions. Match-winner Eggestein was self-critical in his Sportschau interview, stating, "In the second half it wasn't what we had imagined. We have to do better." This attitude reflects the raised standards at the Bundesliga club, where performance development is prioritised alongside results.
What is the injury situation?
SC Freiburg were without several players for the trip to Paderborn. Patrick Osterhage missed out with a muscular issue, and Florent Muslija remains sidelined with a knee injury. These absences are documented in our injuries overview. However, early rotation this season has provided good squad depth, offering chances for players like Philipp Lienhart and Vincenzo Grifo to push for starting spots.
Newly-promoted Paderborn were also missing several key figures, including Felix Götze after a training collision. Freiburg used their tactical flexibility to protect the narrow lead. The next opportunity to demonstrate the squad's strength comes on September 12th with a home game against Borussia Mönchengladbach, who currently sit 17th.
How is the second team performing?
Alongside the first team's success, SC Freiburg II played out a goalless draw in the Regionalliga Südwest. As reported by kicker, the reserve team drew 0-0 with Eintracht Trier on the sixth matchday. Coach Thomas Stamm's side continues to hold a solid mid-table position.
The development of young players in the Regionalliga remains a crucial pillar for the club's overall strategy. The second team acts as a stepping stone for talents aiming to break into the Bundesliga squad. Current performance data for all players is available in our stats.
What's next on the schedule?
Attention now turns fully to the next Bundesliga fixture. SC Freiburg host Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Europa-Park Stadion on September 12th. It's the third league game and a chance to extend the flawless record before the international break. Maximilian Eggestein summed up the aim: "There are two more games until the international break. We want to use them to gild our start to the season."
The full schedule for the coming weeks can be found on our fixtures page. After the Gladbach match, an away game at Eintracht Frankfurt follows on September 20th.
