SC Paderborn 07 has confirmed a friendly against Bundesliga side SV Werder Bremen on August 8 – a key preparation event already sparking media buzz.

What’s behind the friendly?

The "Bild" report suggests the match will take place on August 8. Coach Steffen Baumgart wants to assess his squad’s shape before the 2. Bundesliga season truly begins. The game also offers a chance to trial new tactics and give youngsters like Laurin Curda, who was recently rumored to be in talks with Mainz 05, valuable minutes.

Which transfers are shaking the roster?

In the summer, Marco Wörner heads out on loan to SSV Jahn Regensburg, while former striker Robert Leipertz immediately joins Greifswald. Both moves were posted in the club’s live blog and show Paderborn fine‑tuning its squad to stay competitive in the title race.

How does this affect the current season?

The club currently sits third in the 2. Bundesliga with 62 points, a record of 18 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses from 34 games. The last match ended in a 2‑1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on May 25 2026. Overall, Paderborn has scored 59 goals and conceded 45, a +14 goal difference. They sit eight points behind leaders FC Schalke 04, while the recent five‑game run reads three wins and two draws (WWDDW) – a two‑game winning streak is already underway.

What does this mean for fans?

The club now offers a free WhatsApp newsletter, delivering all updates straight to supporters’ phones. Registration is free, with confirmation via e‑mail. For loyal fans, this means no important news – from training insights to off‑field quirks – will be missed.

What’s next?

After the Werder Bremen friendly, Baumgart will lock in the line‑up for the season finale. The team aims to use its current form to close the gap on Schalke and stay in the promotion hunt. Fans can look forward to seeing which young talents debut this summer and how new attacking options will boost the forward play.