PADERBORN, Germany (Interstat) — Santiago Castaneda scored in the 29th minute and Paderborn rode a strong first-half display to a 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Hoffenheim at Home Deluxe Arena on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Stefano Marino doubled the lead in the 42nd minute before Adam Daghim pulled one back for Hoffenheim in the 50th. Steffen Tigges restored Paderborn’s two-goal cushion in the 69th. Wouter Burger received a yellow card for Hoffenheim in the 45th minute. Castaneda played 90 minutes and scored once. Daghim played 80 minutes and scored once. Tigges played 45 minutes and scored once. Jonah Sticker contributed an assist in 27 minutes. Paderborn controlled much of the match and handed Hoffenheim another setback. Paderborn’s league record improved to one win, no losses and one draw. Hoffenheim’s league record fell to one win and three losses. Across all competitions, Paderborn stands at one win, no losses and one draw, while Hoffenheim is two wins and seven losses.