Koln and St Pauli are scheduled to meet in the next round of the Bundesliga on Saturday, 6 December.
With both teams in poor form lately, who will emerge victorious from this game? Read our Koln vs St Pauli prediction to find that out, but don't forget to also check our other Bundesliga predictions.
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Koln vs St Pauli prediction: Many goals as the hosts take care of business
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in 75% of Koln's matches in the Bundesliga this season.
- Koln are averaging 3.42 total goals per game in the league, while St Pauli have an average of 2.83 total goals per game.
- St Pauli have lost nine games in a row in the Bundesliga.
Correct score prediction: Koln 3-1 St Pauli
While Koln have failed to win in their last three outings in the league, they are certainly favoured to secure a win at home against St Pauli, who are on a nine-game losing streak in the Bundesliga.
That being said, St Pauli enter this match after a win in the DFB Pokal, which could boost their confidence for this match, but we still expect the hosts to win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Koln the more likely winners
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.40%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Koln vs St Pauli odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is not a surprise since the guests are one of the worst teams in the league this season.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Koln dominating this matchup
There has been a while since these two teams have met since their last duel was in 2019, but Koln have won their last five meetings with St Pauli. On top of that, Koln also have a clear advantage if we look at their overall H2H record: 21-6-4.
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Koln preview: Not in their best form
After three games without a win in the league, Koln will be hoping to get all three points against St Pauli, who sit in the relegation zone. Koln's form this season has been inconsistent, but they certainly have a reason to be optimistic ahead of this game, especially at home.
That being said, Koln will be without a few injured players for Saturday, including Dominique Heintz, Luca Kilian, Timo Hubers, and Joel Schmied.
Predicted lineup: Schwabe (GK), Sebulonsen, Van den Berg, Ozkacar, Thielmann, Johannesson, Martel, Lund, Kaminski, Bulter & El Mala
Last five matches
- Werder Bremen 1-1 Koln (Bundesliga)
- Koln 3-4 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
- Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 Koln (Bundesliga)
- Koln 4-1 Hamburger (Bundesliga)
- Koln 1-4 Bayern Munich (DFB Pokal)
St Pauli preview: Hoping to end the losing streak
Although St Pauli enter this game after a win in the DFB Pokal over Monchengladbach, which secured them a spot in the quarter-finals, their form in the Bundesliga has been poor this season. In fact, St Pauli have now lost nine games in a row, which is certainly a worrying trend for a team that started the season with two wins and a draw. All in all, St Pauli sit in the relegation zone and desperately need a good result.
Meanwhile, David Nemeth and Andreas Hountondji remain out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Vasilj (GK), Wahl, Smith, Mets, Pyrka, Sands, Irvine, Fujita, Oppi, Sinani & Lage
Last five matches
- Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 St Pauli (DFB Pokal)
- Bayern Munich 3-1 St Pauli (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 0-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
- Freiburg 2-1 St Pauli (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 0-4 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Said El Mala
The 19-year-old isn't a regular started at Koln, but he's performances this season have ensured that he gets more and more chances to prove himself in the German top flight.
El Mala has been one of the most consistent performers at Koln this season, scoring five goals and adding two assists in the process.