SC Freiburg – FC St. Pauli
Our Freiburg – St. Pauli tip is: Freiburg to win – 1.64 odds
- 3rd place in the Bundesliga for Freiburg
- St. Pauli has not yet won a game
- Home advantage for Freiburg
The upcoming Bundesliga match between SC Freiburg and FC St. Pauli on Matchday 5 promises to be a thrilling encounter. Freiburg are currently in strong form and playing some attractive football, making them the clear favorites in this clash. Playing at home, Freiburg will be looking to prove their dominance and put the promoted team under pressure.
St. Pauli, on the other hand, have not yet found their feet in the Bundesliga. As a promoted team, they are struggling to adapt to the high level of the league. This challenge makes it difficult for St. Pauli to be successful immediately, and they probably still need some time to settle in the league.
Despite this, football always remains unpredictable, and especially in games like this, there can be surprises, even if Freiburg has the better chances of winning the game with their home field advantage and current form. Find out who will come out on top in this duel in our Freiburg – St. Pauli betting tip.
The upcoming game promises to be very exciting. Who do you think will win the game? Feel free to write it down in the comments below.
Freiburg – St. Pauli Info
- Date & Time: 09/28/2024, 3:30 p.m.
- Venue: Europa-Park Stadium, Freiburg
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 5
- Broadcast/livestream: Sky
Freiburg Form & Record Check
SC Freiburg currently deserves to be in 3rd place in the Bundesliga thanks to a strong record of three wins and one defeat. In their last game against 1. FC Heidenheim, Freiburg put in a convincing performance away from home. The team dominated the game from the start and controlled the action with 56% possession and 14 shots on goal. The in-form striker Vincenzo Grifo was particularly noticeable.
Although Freiburg’s offense struggled to break through against Heidenheim’s defense in the first half, they found their strength in the second half. Ritsu Doan opened the scoring festival in the 54th minute, followed by Grifo, who secured the well-deserved away win with a brace in the 59th and 65th minutes. With this result, Freiburg have now gone two games unbeaten and will go into their next game full of confidence.
Grifo has emerged as a key player, scoring goals and providing dangerous assists, which puts Freiburg in a strong position ahead of their next game against St. Pauli.
Player spotlight: Vincenzo Grifo
Vincenzo Grifo, who has established himself as an indispensable part of the team at SC Freiburg for six seasons in a row, plays a central role in the Breisgauers’ offensive play. With his experience from a total of nine seasons with the club, he has scored a remarkable 87 goals and provided 78 assists in 275 appearances. As the playmaker and linchpin in the offense, he brings outstanding skills that make him so valuable.
He is a master of precise set-piece situations. Whether free kicks or corners, Grifo knows how to place the ball perfectly and thus create dangerous scoring chances. His precise crosses and direct free kicks have already scored many goals for Freiburg and make him a constant threat to any defense.
Freiburg facts & analysis
- 3rd place in the Bundesliga
- Freiburg has not lost at home in six games
- Won the last three encounters against St. Pauli
St. Pauli Form & Record Check
St. Pauli is gradually finding its feet in the Bundesliga and was able to get its first point of the season. In their last game against RB Leipzig, they fought hard for an impressive draw, at times being the stronger team. Despite Leipzig having more possession, St. Pauli had the more dangerous scoring chances, which was reflected in a higher expected goal rate of 1.48 compared to Leipzig’s 0.62. St. Pauli had 15 shots on goal, while Leipzig only had ten attempts.
St. Pauli’s offense is slowly picking up speed, and we are sure that St. Pauli will not go down in the upcoming duel against Freiburg, but will hold their own and be a real threat.
Weak offense
St. Pauli’s offense has been disappointing so far this season, managing just one goal in several matches, a miserable record especially compared to last season when they scored 62 goals in the 2. Bundesliga. Although they have the quality to score goals, they currently lack the tactical understanding to be successful in the Bundesliga. Players like Johannes Eggestein bring experience, but the team still has to adapt to the demands of the top flight.
St. Pauli facts & analysis
- Still to win their first Bundesliga game
- Considered underdogs in upcoming game
- Six goals conceded so far
Freiburg will once again line up in a classic 4-2-3-1 formation, which gives them stability in defense and flexibility in attack. The double six secures the center, while the offensive line behind the striker provides creative pressure.
St. Pauli stick to their 3-4-3, which relies on compact defending and quick transitions down the wings. The back three provide defensive stability, while the wingers are required to perform both defensively and offensively.
Freiburg – St. Pauli head to head & statistics
In 27 meetings between the two, Freiburg have won ten times, while St. Pauli have emerged as winners nine times. Eight games have ended in a draw. Freiburg are favorites to win the next game and we think they will win this game too.
Head to Head (H2H)
