Three valuable points will be at stake as Holstein Kiel and St Pauli draw swords at Holstein-Stadion on Saturday, 12 April 2025.
View our free Holstein Kiel vs St Pauli predictions below.
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Holstein Kiel vs St Pauli predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- St Pauli have won four consecutive meetings between these sides.
- Holstein Kiel are currently on a five-match winless run.
- The last four encounters between these outfits went above the 3.5-goal line.
- Four of Holstein Kiel's last five games produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Holstein Kiel 1-2 St Pauli
Holstein Kiel have no wins in their last five matches, and to be fair, St Pauli have also had their fair share of struggles in recent weeks.
However, St. Pauli tend to play well against Holstein Kiel, as they were victorious in the last four clashes between these sides. On that note, we are leaning towards the visitors for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: St Pauli are expected winners
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Holstein Kiel's struggles continued with a 1-1 draw at Mainz last weekend. Marcel Rapp’s men are at the bottom of the Bundesliga table with a disappointing 4-6-18 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, St Pauli are just above the relegation zone in 15th place. They have earned seven wins in 28 league games, with five draws and 16 defeats.
Ahead of this clash, St Pauli are without a win in their last three games across all competitions.
Despite their recent struggles, St Pauli are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds usually have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that both teams were amongst the goals in four of Holstein Kiel's last five matches. Keeping in mind that four of the last five skirmishes between these outfits featured goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
St Pauli emerged victorious in their last four meetings with Holstein Kiel. They are undefeated in the last five clashes between these sides.
Germany Bundesliga I 29/11/24

St Pauli

Holstein Kiel
Germany Bundesliga II 23/02/24

Holstein Kiel

St Pauli
Germany Bundesliga II 17/09/23

St Pauli

Holstein Kiel
Germany Bundesliga II 19/05/23

Holstein Kiel

St Pauli
Germany Bundesliga II 08/11/22

St Pauli

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel preview: Plagued by injuries
Holstein Kiel will remain without Colin Kleine-Bekel (ACL), Benedikt Pichler (muscle), Patrick Erras (head), Ivan Nekic (thigh), and Andu Yobel Kelati (knee) due to injuries.
David Zec will also be unavailable due to accumulated yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Dahne (GK), Becker, Ivezic, Komenda, Rosenboom, Gigovic, Remberg, Tolkin, Skrzybski, Bernhardsson & Machino.
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
L

St Pauli
2

Holstein Kiel
1
Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25
D

Mainz
1

Holstein Kiel
1
Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25
L

Werder Bremen
3

Holstein Kiel
0
Germany Bundesliga I 16/03/25
L

Heidenheim
3

Holstein Kiel
1
Germany Bundesliga I 08/03/25
D

VfB Stuttgart
2

Holstein Kiel
2
St Pauli preview: Looking to halt their winless run
Like their opponents, Alexander Blessin’s side have injury problems of their own, with up to four players ruled out of this contest, including Sascha Burchert (groin), James Sands (lower leg), Karol Mets (knee), and Simon Zoller (calf).
Predicted lineup: Vasilj (GK), Nemeth, Wahl, Heyden, Treu, Smith, Irvine, Saliakas, Sinani, Saad & Weisshaupt.
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
W

Holstein Kiel
1

St Pauli
2
Germany Bundesliga I 06/04/25
D

Borussia M'gladbach
1

St Pauli
1
Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25
L

Bayern Munich
3

St Pauli
2
Europe Friendlies 19/03/25
D

Hertha Berlin
0

St Pauli
0
Germany Bundesliga I 14/03/25
W

TSG Hoffenheim
0

St Pauli
1
Player to watch: Johannes Eggestein

Johannes Eggestein put in a man-of-the-match performance in the reverse fixture, registering a goal and two assists in St Pauli's 3-1 victory. The former Werder Bremen forward will fancy his chances against the league's worst defence once again.