Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Bundesliga match.
The clash between two of the Bundesliga's strugglers is proving to be a crucial encounter for both sides. St. Pauli are eager to end their dreadful run of being goalless at home, whilst Holstein Kiel will be looking to once again trouble their opponents on the road.
St. Pauli
St. Pauli's return to the Bundesliga has not lived up to expectations. They have scored the least in the league, with an average of just 0.64 goals per game. Their home performance is particularly concerning, as they have failed to find the net in their last five home fixtures. However, St. Pauli boast a relatively organised defence, conceding an average of 1.27 goals.
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel are showing similarly weak form in the Bundesliga and find themselves in the relegation zone. Yet, they prove to be a decent side away from home, consistently scoring in all their away matches this season. Remarkably, they've netted twice in three away games, including a result against Bayer Leverkusen (2:2). Additionally, Holstein Kiel have a good record against St. Pauli, having failed to score in only 3 of their 14 encounters.
St. Pauli vs Holstein Kiel Prediction
Both teams have issues in attack, and St. Pauli have yet to score at home this season. In contrast, Holstein Kiel have been more prolific away from home and often enjoy finding the net against St. Pauli. Given that the visitors scored against Bayer Leverkusen and the hosts do not pose such a fierce threat. We are sure that Holstein Kiel will score.
