St Pauli are in a serious crisis after losing seven straight Bundesliga games and they will be looking to hit the restart button when they welcome Union Berlin to the Millerntor Stadium this Sunday evening.
Can the hosts prevail in Sunday's clash, or will Union Berlin unleash more misery on their rivals? Read our St Pauli vs Union Berlin prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other Bundesliga predictions.
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St Pauli vs Union Berlin prediction: More misery on the cards for hosts
Key Stats
- St Pauli have failed to score a goal in 14 league games this calendar year.
- Union Berlin have failed to score in 13 league matches during this calendar year.
- Union Berlin have lost every Bundesliga game this season in which they conceded the first goal.
Correct score prediction: St Pauli 1-1 Union Berlin
This match has tension written all over it. St Pauli have been stuck in crisis for the last two months, and fans will be desperate to see their team make a breakthrough.
Union Berlin, meanwhile, have been in good form lately. The team stopped Bayern Munich in their last outing, but this is a very different challenge. Keeping in mind St Pauli's desperation, we are backing a close game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies predict tight contest
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.70%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these St Pauli vs Union Berlin odds that the bookies are leaning towards a home win.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Union Berlin have the edge
Union Berlin have dominated this fixture over the years, winning seven of the previous nine meetings. Despite this, it was St Pauli who won the last clash back in January, powering to a 3-0 success at home.
Germany Bundesliga I 26/01/25
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Germany Bundesliga I 30/08/24
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Europe Friendlies 21/12/22
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Germany DFB Pokal 01/03/22
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Germany Bundesliga II 04/02/19
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St Pauli preview: Hosts looking to end crisis
St Pauli went through the international break unscathed on the injury front, which will come as a boost for the struggling side. Hauke Wahl missed one training session but is now back and training normally. Manos Saliakas and Adam Dzwigala, meanwhile, have both been ruled out.
The hosts have lost all of their last seven Bundesliga matches, tasting one cup victory throughout this barren run. St Pauli's last league win came over two months ago against Augsburg.
Predicted lineup: Vasilj (GK), Wahl, Smith, Mets, Pyrka, Irvine, Fujita, Oppie, Sinani, Pereira Lage & Kaars
Last five matches
- Freiburg 2-1 St Pauli (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 0-4 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 2-2 Hoffenheim (St Pauli win on pens – DFB Pokal)
- Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 St Pauli (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 0-3 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
Union Berlin preview: Visitors enjoying great run
Union Berlin are exceeding expectations in the Bundesliga this season, and they come into Sunday's game having lost just one of their last five matches across all competitions.
The team remain without injured forward Robert Skov. Defender Josip Juranovic, meanwhile, marked his return against Bayern Munich when coming off the bench for the last 20 minutes. He could feature again on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Ronnow (GK), Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite, Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Kohn, Ansah, Burke & Ilic
Last five matches
- Union Berlin 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
- Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- Union Berlin 2-1 Arminia Bielefeld (DFB Pokal)
- Werder Bremen 1-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
- Union Berlin 3-1 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Danilho Doekhi
Union’s joint-top league scorer Danilho Doekhi is absolutely flying. The player has scored five goals across his last five games for the club.
This includes his brace against Bayern Munich just before the international break – two goals which helped Union end Bayern's incredible winning start to the season.