First match in Paderborn: "A difficult opponent"

Fin Bartels and Levent Aycicek both scored during the 4-0 win at home earlier in the season (photo: nph).
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Friday, 24.04.2015 / 15:57

After the derby win in the 102nd Bundesliga match against Hamburger SV, Werder can look forward to a new experience on Sunday. For the first time in Bundesliga history, the...

After the derby win in the 102nd Bundesliga match against Hamburger SV, Werder can look forward to a new experience on Sunday. For the first time in Bundesliga history, the Green-Whites will play their first ever away match against SC Paderborn (15:30 CEST). Why Werder go into the game as favourites, why Viktor Skripnik expects a difficult game regardless and what anniversary Zlatko Junuzovic could celebrate will all be revealed below...

Did you know that...

... after a good start to the season, Paderborn have shed their feathers somewhat in 2015? They have only won one of their last eight matches (D1, L6). On matchday 28, SCP won 2-1 against Werder's competition for the Europa League spot, FC Augsburg. The win was also the only victory in the last eight home matches (D3, L4).

The 4-0 win earlier in the season was Werder's biggest win of the season. (photo: nph)

... Bremen's 4-0 win early in the season (29/11/14) was the first competitive match between the two sides? Since then the 4-0 win at the Weser-Stadion was SVW's biggest win so far. Davie Selke, Fin Bartels, Zlatko Junuzovic and Levent Aycicek each scored a goal.

... SC Paderborn have forgotten to score goals? André Breitenreiter's team have failed to score in ten of the twelve games in 2015, by far the worst record in such a time frame. Their four goals since the New Year are historically low - only Tasmania Berlin scored as few goals in this time frame during the 1965/66 season.

... Werder are still frighteningly dangerous from set pieces? SVW have scored 21 goals from dead-ball situations, which is the most in the league. In the entire previous season, Werder only score 14 times from set pieces. Nine of their last 13 goals have come from dead-ball situations.

... one player could celebrate a landmark during the game in the Benteler-Arena? Zlatko Junuzovic, who along with Franco Di Santo has been involved in the most goals for Werder (15), could celebrate his 100 Bundesliga appearance against Paderborn. In his 99 games so far, the Austrian has scored ten goals and assisted 17.

Florian Meyer will officiate the match between Werder and Paderborn (photo: nph)

... Viktor Skripnik is expecting another tough game for his players? "Everyone has seen how HSV played against us. They played very deep and waited for counter attacking opportunities. Paderborn could be bottom before the game on Sunday, if Stuttgart and HSV win. They will definitely play similarly. I'm expecting a difficult opponent and a match that won't be too much fun for my players. Nevertheless, we absolutely want to bring all three points home", explained the Werder manager.

... Florian Meyer will referee the match? The 46 year old from Burgdorf is set to referee Werder for the first time this season. The former FIFA referee will be assisted by Frank Willenborg and Christoph Bornhost. The fourth official is Tobias Christ.

... you can follow the game live on Social Media? Follow live updates from Sunday's game on both our Twitter account (@werderbremen_en) and Facebook account (facebook.com/werderbremenEN).

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