Wolfsburg enters this match as the favorites, but their form leaves much to be desired: they have failed to win 85% of their last 30 matches. However, Dieter Hecking's return as head coach in March has brought stability to the team. In the final Bundesliga matchday, Wolfsburg convincingly defeated St. Pauli (3-1), securing 16th place and qualifying for the playoffs.
Paderborn finished the 2. Bundesliga season in third place and earned the right to fight for promotion. The visitors have demonstrated excellent away form, unbeaten in 86% of their last away matches. Paderborn's attack has consistently scored on the road (averaging two goals over the last six games). However, their defense is also vulnerable: the team conceded five goals to Elfersberg and three to Schalke at the end of the season.
The head-to-head record also favors a goal-heavy team: in their last official match, Wolfsburg crushed their opponents 4-2, after a 1-1 draw. In a friendly match in 2022, Wolfsburg won 5-4.
