Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Bundesliga match.
Following their Europa League elimination, Eintracht Frankfurt now have only one route to the Champions League—securing a top-four finish in the Bundesliga. They currently occupy third place, but with Borussia Dortmund just five points behind in fifth, the team cannot afford any slip-ups.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt hold several advantages going into this fixture, beyond their clear edge in overall squad quality. Firstly, they have been in dominant form at home. Their last three Bundesliga matches at Deutsche Bank Park have all ended in victories, with a combined goal difference of 8:0. Secondly, the coaching staff expect Mario Götze and Igor Matanovic to return from injury—both of whom could provide a much-needed boost and variety in attack.
St. Pauli
St. Pauli remain one of the league’s weaker sides. While a five-point buffer above the relegation zone likely spares them a survival fight, confidence within the squad is low. On the previous matchday, they suffered a 0:1 home loss to VfB Stuttgart, allowing 2.82 xG and facing 21 shots. To compound their problems, key defender Siebe Van der Heyden was sent off and will miss this match—a major setback for a squad already struggling defensively.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs St. Pauli Prediction
A home win looks highly likely; the only uncertainty is the margin. A sensible approach would be to back Eintracht Frankfurt with a handicap (-1). We are confident they will take all three points.
