St Pauli will be aiming to pick up their third victory of the season when they take on Heidenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday at the Millerntor-Stadion.
View our St Pauli vs Heidenheim predictions below.
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St Pauli vs Heidenheim prediction: No clear-cut winners
Key stats
- St Pauli have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 14 games.
- Heidenheim have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 16 games.
- The last five meetings between the two clubs have seen under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: St Pauli 1-1 Heidenheim
This is a crucial fixture between the two sides, lying near the bottom of the table, with only three points separating them.
St Pauli have failed to register a win in their last 10 Bundesliga games, and the fixture can be seen as an early relegation three-pointer.
Heidenheim have secured back-to-back wins ahead of this fixture, which puts them in a confident mood, but they have conceded the first goal in nine of their last 10 games.
St Pauli have scored in four of their last five games. Thus, both teams are likely to score, and a 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome, considering that the last five meetings between the two clubs have seen under 2.5 goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: St Pauli favourites to win
HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
St Pauli are 17th in the Bundesliga table with just eight points. In terms of stats, they are struggling badly and are desperate for a win.
The bookmakers still consider them as favourites for this game, and Kiezkicker are priced at 19/20 (1.95) with 51.3% chances of winning.
Heidenheim have picked up two wins in a row, including a 2-1 victory away at Union Berlin. They are priced at 29/10 (3.90) with 25.6% chances of winning.
Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets in their past 14 games; therefore, BTTS – Yes at 19/20 (1.95) is very appealing.
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Most recent H2Hs: No clear-cut advantage
In recent meetings between the two teams, both of them have failed to win at home and have picked up wins away.
Germany Bundesliga I 18/01/25
Heidenheim
St Pauli
Germany Bundesliga I 25/08/24
St Pauli
Heidenheim
Germany Bundesliga II 08/04/23
Heidenheim
St Pauli
Germany Bundesliga II 01/10/22
St Pauli
Heidenheim
Germany Bundesliga II 18/03/22
St Pauli
Heidenheim
St Pauli preview: Will they finally pick up a win?
Eric Smith was absent from training this week, but he should be able to continue to start the game. Andreas Hountondji has made progress in training and should return soon.
Predicted lineups: Vasilj (GK), Wahl, Smith, Mets, Pyrka, Sands, Fujita, Irvine, Oppie, Kaars & Lage
Last five matches
- Koln 1-1 St Pauli (Bundesliga)
- 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)
Heidenheim preview: Can they pick up three wins in a row?
Arijon Ibrahimovic could return to the side, replacing Benedikt Gimber in the line-up, as Frank Schmidt could revert back to a 4-3-3 system.
Predicted lineups: Ramaj (GK), Fohrenbach, Siersleben, Mainka, Busch, Niehues, Dorsch, Schoppner, Honsak, Pieringer & Ibrahimovic
Last five matches
- Heidenheim 2-1 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- Union Berlin 1-2 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- Heidenheim 0-3 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- Bayer Leverkusen 6-0 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- Heidenheim 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Mathias Pereira Lage
Lage has been one of the most consistent performers for St Pauli this season, managing two assists in 13 appearances.
The 29-year-old versatile forward produced a brilliant performance against Bayern Munich recently, and St Pauli would hope to deliver another strong performance on Saturday.
