In this curtain-raiser for the 2021/22 2. Bundesliga campaign, promotion candidates Holstein Kiel takes on the challenge of St. Pauli. Historically, both sides have played entertaining fixtures in the past and this meeting promises to live up to the hype.
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Holstein Kiel to Win
Ole Werner's men came up short at the last hurdle and will look to ensure the same mistake is not repeated this time around. A slow start and defeats in the final two rounds caused their downfall. Against St Pauli, they have the chance to rectify this. The hosts will not be easy rivals and remained unbeaten in their preseason outings. However, Holstein Kiel will fancy their chances against them given their tendency to concede goals.
BTTS – Yes
In their final preseason fixtures, both St Pauli and Holstein Kiel conceded two goals apiece. Their respective backlines showed cracks, cracks that will be taken advantage of in the 2021/22 season's curtain-raiser. Given the fact that not many changes have taken place in the dugout, we expect goals at either side of the pitch.
Over 2.5 Goals
Both St Pauli and Holstein Kiel finished the last campaign on the losing side. They managed to get on the scoreboard but the difference accrued cost them points. This was also witnessed in their club-friendly engagements, where goals came with relative ease. Interestingly, both sides saw four goals in their final pre-season fixture. As the two sides prepare for each other, the trend should continue.
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Match Preview of St Pauli vs Holstein Kiel
St Pauli
Despite all their irksome mannerisms, it is difficult to root against St Pauli. The energized support they bring with them is a joy to behold. The players have fed off their chants and without them, they have struggled in the 2. Bundesliga. In recent years, Holstein Kiel has been their bogey team, which makes the opening fixture of the 2021/22 campaign all the more interesting.
Holstein Kiel
The Storks came so close to upsetting FC Koln after winning the away leg. However, they could not finish the job and ultimately came up empty-handed after losing the home leg 5-1. Holstein Kiel renews their promotion aspirations against St Pauli, who did not have an amazing last year and have not had luck against the Storks.
Questions About St Pauli vs Holstein Kiel
Where is the game being played? Millerntor-Stadion (Hamburg).
What’s the kick-off time? The game will start at 13:30, on 25/07/2021.
Which team is the favourite to win? St Pauli.
