After a horror start to the season Paddon showed some speed in the last event in Portugal.
Although an electrical problem cost him any chance of banking points, he was able to set a number of fastest stage times and appeared to finally be at one with his 2017 spec Hyundai.
The bounce is clearly back in his step and he hopes to continue that with a big result at a venue where he has had plenty of success in the past.
"I have a lot of good memories here," the 30-year-old said.
"It is where we first started with Hyundai Motorsport three years ago and we got our first podium here in 2015, so some happy memories.
"I think this year's rally is looking particularly challenging. It seems to be a bit rougher than what we have seen in the past. It is going to be very warm and hot - early 30s - so it will be very challenging in the car for sure.
"It is not going to be a rally that is won by outright speed. It is going to be about being clever, looking after the car, avoiding punctures. I think that is going to play a big role here."
Continuing where he left off in Portugal, could be key, Paddon said.
"If we can have a clean rally and pick up on that performance in Portugal then a good result is quite possible. Portugal was definitely a step in the right direction. Obviously it wasn't reflected in the result which is what we are now trying to chase."