SC Paderborn 07 vs VfB Stuttgart: match facts, form and head-to-head – 28 October 2026, DFB-Pokal

SC Paderborn 07 host VfB Stuttgart at the Home Deluxe Arena with both sides desperate for points. The hosts sit 16th in the table, having collected just five points from one win, two draws and three losses while scoring five and conceding nine. Stuttgart sit three places higher in 13th place, holding six points from two victories and four defeats, and boast a slightly better goal difference at eight for and ten against. The clash offers Paderborn a chance to climb out of the relegation zone, whereas Stuttgart will look to consolidate their mid‑table position and push back into the top half. Their recent meetings have been tightly contested, adding an extra edge to this pivotal encounter.