Borussia Mönchengladbach vs St. Pauli prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - 2 December 2025
One of the German Cup Round of 16 clashes will take place on Tuesday at Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach, where the local side Borussia will host St. Pauli. Here’s a prediction for the outcome of this encounter with strong odds for success.
Match preview
Borussia head into this fixture in excellent form, looking to extend their impressive run. The team is unbeaten in five consecutive matches across all competitions, with four of those being victories, each time netting at least three goals. Their home form is particularly dominant—over the last three games at Borussia-Park, they've won twice and haven't lost once.
Special mention must be made of their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity: three clean sheets in their last four wins highlight the balance in their play. Despite a goalless draw against Leipzig in the previous Bundesliga round, the team left a positive impression and now aims to reach the Cup quarter-finals for only the third time in the past nine seasons.
St. Pauli reached the Round of 16 thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Hoffenheim, but recent weeks have been tough for them. Four straight defeats in all competitions, just two goals scored, and ten conceded—that’s a worrying set of stats. Their away record is even bleaker, with five consecutive losses on the road.
The desire to avenge a heavy 0-4 Bundesliga defeat to Borussia certainly adds motivation, but their current form and league position are working against them. St. Pauli sit second-bottom in the Bundesliga, and their defensive frailties and lack of attacking threat leave them little hope in this cup tie.
Probable line-ups
- Borussia Mönchengladbach: Cardozo, Scally, Elvedi, Friedrich, Ullrich, Reitz, Engelhardt, Reyna, Honorat, Neuhaus, Kleindienst
- St. Pauli: Völl, Wahl, Smith, Dźwigała, Saliakas, Fujita, Metcalfe, Irvine, Oppi, Jones, Cissé
Match facts and head-to-head
- Borussia have won four of their last five matches, keeping three clean sheets.
- St. Pauli have lost their last five away games.
- In November, Borussia already defeated St. Pauli 4-0 in the Bundesliga.
Prediction
The teams' form leaves no doubt about the favorite in this match-up. Borussia are consistently winning, especially at home, while St. Pauli are struggling and unable to offer much resistance. Expect a confident home victory by at least a two-goal margin.
