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Relegation Playoff: Paderborn vs Wolfsburg - Who Stays Up?
25 May
Summary
- Paderborn hosts Wolfsburg in a decisive second leg playoff match.
- A goalless draw in the first leg means everything is to play for.
- Survival in the Bundesliga secures vital broadcasting revenue.
The Home Deluxe Arena will be the stage for a dramatic Bundesliga relegation playoff second leg as Paderborn faces Wolfsburg on Monday. The first match concluded in a 0-0 stalemate, setting the scene for an intense decider between the 2. Bundesliga's third-placed team and the 16th-placed club from the top flight.
Wolfsburg aims to retain its Bundesliga status, a significant financial incentive due to multi-million-euro broadcasting rights. The first leg, played at the Volkswagen Arena, saw the home side create numerous chances but ultimately fail to find the net, with Christian Eriksen and Dzenan Pejcinovic coming close.
Paderborn's defensive organization proved effective, with goalkeeper Dennis Seimen making key saves. However, midfielder Jonah Sticker received a second yellow card in the 94th minute, resulting in a suspension for the decisive second leg.
The head-to-head record between these two clubs is evenly split, with previous encounters dating back to the 2019-20 season. Given the history of draws, extra time and potentially penalties are anticipated to decide this high-stakes fixture.
