Curda Leads Paderborn into Decisive Tie with Wolfsburg

SC Paderborn 07 and VfL Wolfsburg will meet in the decisive second leg after a 0‑0 draw in the first match. Curda provided the decisive moment for Paderborn in the opening game. Paderborn aim to secure promotion back to the Bundesliga. A promotion would bring the club back to the top tier. Wolfsburg seek to avoid relegation after almost three decades in the top division. The club has been part of the Bundesliga for nearly 30 years. The outcome of the second leg will determine whether Paderborn returns to the Bundesliga or Wolfsburg retains its place. The tie will decide the final composition of the league for next season. Both clubs enter the fixture level on aggregate, turning the encounter into a winner‑takes‑all showdown. The result will settle promotion and relegation for the upcoming campaign.