Paderborn return to home soil to face Schalke 04 at 1:30 PM Apr 26, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their 2. Bundesliga campaign.

Paderborn enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Schalke 04 have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Schalke 04 lead the rivalry with 6 wins over Paderborn's 2. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Schalke 04 came out on top 1-2.

This one promises fireworks — expect full intensity from both sides as the season enters a crucial stretch.