St Pauli vs Hamburg: who will be able to put an end to their poor run?
In the matchday 19 fixture of the Bundesliga, St Pauli will host Hamburg on home soil. The encounter will take place on Friday, 23 January, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 CET, and I would like to offer you a betting option for this game.
St Pauli vs Hamburg: match facts and head-to-head
- St Pauli have failed to win their last four matches: two draws and two defeats.
- Hamburg are also without a win in four consecutive games: two draws and two losses.
- In away fixtures, Hamburg have suffered four straight defeats.
- St Pauli have the weakest attack in the Bundesliga, with just 16 goals scored.
- Only 5% of St Pauli’s matches this season have been won with a clean sheet, compared to 10% for Hamburg.
- St Pauli have lost 30% of their matches this season without scoring, while Hamburg’s figure stands at 20%.
- In 45% of their matches this season, St Pauli have conceded goals in both halves.
- The most recent head-to-head meeting between these sides ended in a 2–0 victory for St Pauli.
St Pauli vs Hamburg: match preview
St Pauli currently sit at the bottom of the Bundesliga table. The team must make every effort to climb off last place and fight for survival in Germany’s top flight. After 17 matches, they have collected 12 points and trail 15th place by four points. However, St Pauli still have a game in hand, meaning they could move up the standings if they manage to secure a win. Their recent run of fixtures has been far from encouraging, with four matches without a victory, including two defeats and two draws.
Hamburg have returned to Germany’s top division and are now focused on maintaining their Bundesliga status. After 17 matches, Hamburg have picked up 17 points and currently occupy 14th place in the table. Their advantage over the relegation zone stands at four points. Hamburg also have a game in hand, which could allow them to further increase that gap, but their recent results have also been disappointing, with two draws and two losses in their last four outings.
Probable line-ups
- St Pauli: Vasilj; Dzwigala, Wahl, Mets; Pyrka, Sands, Smith, Ritzka; Fujita, Kaars, Lage
- Hamburg: Fernandes; Capaldo, Vuskovic, Torunarigha; Jatta, Lokonga, Remberg, Muheim; Vieira, Downs, Dompe
Prediction
This is a crucial match for two teams currently locked in a battle for survival. The game promises to be highly intriguing, and I believe we will see several goals. I suggest a bet on the total match goals over 2.
