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SCP against Arminia: Intense OWL derby on October 18th!
On October 18, 2025, Arminia Bielefeld will face SC Paderborn in the OWL derby at 1 p.m. in the sold-out Home Deluxe Arena.
SCP against Arminia: Intense OWL derby on October 18th!
An exciting OWL derby is just around the corner! On October 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. SC Paderborn will host Arminia Bielefeld in the Home Deluxe Arena. The anticipation among the fans is great, after all the duel promises not only high intensity, but also passionate football on the pitch. This is also noticeable in the fact that the arena is sold out for the third time this season and there are no more tickets available lippe-kick.de reported.
The two teams are currently in different forms. While the SCP was able to win its last four championship games and is maintaining a positive run, Arminia from Bielefeld has lost its last three games. Head coach Ralf Kettemann clearly emphasized that vigilance is required, because the most important thing will be to put pressure on the opponent and bring your own willingness to run onto the pitch.
Personnel situation and returnees
On the personnel side, there is good news for the Paderborn team: Raphael Obermair is returning after his injury and will strengthen the team together with Felix Götze, who is also fit again. With the exception of Marcel Hoffmeier, who was unfortunately injured for a long time (torn cruciate ligament), all other players are ready for action. Kettemann now faces the challenge of finding the right starting lineup to be successful against Bielefeld.
The match will also be important for the Bielefeld side. Coach Mitch Kniat not only describes the duel as a derby, but also has a personal connection to Paderborn, as he used to live there and was coach of SC Paderborn II. In the past, the last meeting in Paderborn was successful for Arminia when they won 2-0 on November 8, 2022. In the second leg of last season, both teams played a 2-2 draw.
The starting position in the league
In the current season, SC Paderborn is on a solid run with 18 points from the first seven games. Arminia Bielefeld, on the other hand, is struggling with financial difficulties after being relegated to the third division two seasons ago and has found it difficult to maintain its current level of performance. The Paderborn sports director Sebastian Lange sees the SCP on the rise and is curious to see how they will fare against the always dangerous rival, who was able to sign a new player in Marvin Mehlem that the SCP could not buy nw.de determines.
The upcoming dates in the 2nd Bundesliga promise excitement, and not just on Saturday. There are more challenging games coming up for Paderborn in the coming weeks, and Bielefeld also has some important matches on the schedule.
Overall, the upcoming OWL derby is a real highlight of the football weekend and is sure to captivate the crowds at the Home Deluxe Arena. All fans are invited to loudly support their team and experience an intense football afternoon together.
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