- Three facts about Hertha's opening game against Paderborn
Hertha BSC's record against SC Paderborn should fuel the hopes of the capital city's fans for a successful start to the new season in the 2. Bundesliga. This Saturday (13:00 CET/Sky), the Berliners will host the Ostwestfalen at their home stadium, the Olympiastadion.
Home advantage against Paderborn: The statistics couldn't be better. In five competitive matches at home against Paderborn, Hertha has won four, drawn one, and lost none. Berlin has also been guaranteed goals, with at least two in each of the five games.
Away record against Paderborn: The last encounter was in early May, played in Paderborn, but won by Hertha nonetheless. Trailing 1:2 with just minutes left, the team, then coached by Pal Dardai, scored in the 84th and 90th minutes to win 3:2.
Full points against Paderborn: Not only did Hertha win the return leg last season, they also triumphed 3:1 in Berlin in the first half of the season. However, SC07 finished the season in seventh place, two spots above Hertha.
The following is an additional piece of information that further supports Hertha BSC's potential for a strong start: In their last three home matches against SC Paderborn, Hertha has scored at least four goals, with a 3-0 victory in the most recent one. The following is added: Hertha BSC has an impressive record against SC Paderborn, with their last two meetings resulting in victories by a score of 3-1 and 3-0, respectively, at the Olympiastadion.
