VfB Stuttgart – FC St. Pauli
Our Stuttgart – St. Pauli prediction is: Stuttgart win – odds of 1.50
- Stuttgart has not lost to St. Pauli in ten matches ( nine wins and one draw)
- St. Pauli is without a few key players
- St. Pauli lost the last two Bundesliga games
VfB Stuttgart will face FC St. Pauli at the MHP Arena. VfB Stuttgart currently occupies 6th place in the Bundesliga table with 23 points, while FC St. Pauli is in 15th place with 11 points. In their last six competitive matches, Stuttgart have shown solid form with four wins, one draw and one defeat. Particularly impressive was the 3-1 away win against FC Heidenheim.
FC St. Pauli, on the other hand, are struggling for form, recording two wins and four defeats in their last six games. They last lost 2-0 to Werder Bremen. Historically, VfB Stuttgart have won nine of the last ten meetings with FC St. Pauli, with one draw and no defeats. This underlines the dominance of the Swabians in this duel.
In view of the current form and previous direct duels, VfB Stuttgart is the favorite in this game. However, FC St. Pauli will be keen to collect important points in the relegation battle and could cause an upset. You can find out who will come out on top in the end in our Stuttgart – St. Pauli tip.
Stuttgart – St. Pauli info
- Date & Time: 21.12.2024, 3:30 p.m.
- Venue: MHP Arena, Stuttgart
- Competition: Bundesliga, 15th matchday
- TV broadcast/livestream: SKY
Stuttgart Form & balance check
VfB Stuttgart celebrated a deserved 3-1 away win against 1. FC Heidenheim. Maximilian Mittelstädt put the visitors in front in the 20th minute after Nick Woltemade won the ball on the left wing and played a precise pass into the box. Heidenheim equalized in the 41st minute through Paul Wanner, who scored with an impressive shot from 25 meters out.
Shortly before half-time, Enzo Millot restored the old margin with a header after a cross from Josha Vagnoman. In the second half, Stuttgart controlled the game. In the 85th minute, Nick Woltemade converted a foul penalty to make the final score 3-1, crowning his strong performance.
This victory marked the fourth consecutive victory in competitive matches for VfB Stuttgart and brought the team closer to the European places.
Favorite opponent St. Pauli
VfB Stuttgart demonstrates impressive dominance in direct duels with FC St. Pauli. The Swabians have not lost in their last ten meetings with the Kiezers, picking up nine wins and a draw. This record underlines the clear superiority of VfB, who regularly emerge as winners from this fixture and thus cement their position as St. Pauli’s bogey team.
Stuttgart Facts & Analysis
- 6th place in the Bundesliga
- Struggling with some injuries
- Unbeaten in four games across all competitions
St. Pauli form & record check
St. Pauli lost at home to Werder Bremen with 0:2. The guests were extremely efficient and consistently took advantage of their chances. In the 24th minute, Derrick Köhn brought Werder Bremen into the lead. After an assist from Jens Stage, Köhn scored with a placed shot into the far corner.
St. Pauli tried hard to equalize, but were unable to overcome Bremen’s defense. In the 56th minute, Marvin Ducksch increased the visitors’ lead to 0:2 after a long ball from Mitchell Weiser. Despite 56% possession of the ball and more shots on target, St. Pauli lacked penetration in attack. The defensive showed weaknesses, which were exploited by Bremen in a clinical manner.
Coach Alexander Blessin criticized his team’s weak build-up play and lack of mental freshness. With this victory, Werder Bremen continued their impressive away run and moved up to 9th place in the table. St. Pauli, on the other hand, remain in the bottom half of the table and face the challenge of collecting important points in the fight against relegation in their next game against VfB Stuttgart.
Lack of consistency
This season, FC St. Pauli has lacked the consistency needed to escape the bottom of the table. Fluctuating performances and a lack of efficiency in front of goal are causing the team to slip further towards the relegation places. To avoid being relegated to the bottom half of the table, the team urgently needs to bring stability to its game and score more consistently. Only in this way can they avert the danger of relegation in the long term.
St. Pauli Facts & Analysis
- 15th place in the Bundesliga
- Without a win against Stuttgart for the last ten matches
- Lost the last two Bundesliga matches
VfB Stuttgart are expected to field a classic 4-4-2 system that relies on defensive stability and quick transitions. With two strikers up front, they want to take advantage of the offensive power that has led to many goals recently.
FC St. Pauli, on the other hand, are planning to play an attacking 3-4-3 system that aims to create width and dynamism in their attacking play. At the same time, the compact midfield center should strengthen their defense.
Stuttgart – St. Pauli head to head & statistics
The head-to-head between Stuttgart and St. Pauli speaks for itself: VfB have won nine of the last ten meetings, with one game ending in a draw. Stuttgart are also the clear favorites going into the next game, and we are confident that the Swabians will extend their strong record with another win.
Head to Head (H2H)
