Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Bundesliga match.
A strong run of form has helped both St. Pauli and Augsburg pull away from the relegation zone. With two mid-table sides looking to consolidate their positions, this fixture is unlikely to be an open attacking contest, as defensive stability will be the priority.
St. Pauli
Newly promoted St. Pauli have been solid defensively, securing three clean-sheet victories in their last five matches. So far in 2025, they have conceded only twice, despite facing 5.97 xGA, highlighting the impressive form of goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj and the team's defensive structure. However, attacking struggles remain an issue—they have scored just six goals in nine home matches, the worst home scoring record in the Bundesliga.
Augsburg
Augsburg have also enjoyed a strong run, climbing within two points of the top half thanks to three wins in their last four matches. Their only setback in this period was a narrow 0:1 defeat against an in-form Stuttgart side. Last weekend, they secured a dramatic 2:1 victory over Heidenheim, with Keven Schlotterbeck scoring the winner from a free kick in injury time. However, Augsburg’s attacking output away from home is concerning—they have scored just nine away goals, with only three teams in the league having a worse record.
St. Pauli vs Augsburg Prediction
Only one of St. Pauli’s last five matches has seen over 2.5 goals, while Augsburg will be cautious away from home. With both teams valuing their defensive resilience, a low-scoring match is highly likely.
