- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Venue: Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg
- Fixture: St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Match Preview
The Millerntor-Stadion is set to host an exciting Bundesliga clash as St. Pauli welcome Borussia Dortmund this Saturday. St. Pauli, currently sitting in 15th place, are desperate to climb further away from the relegation zone. They face a tough challenge against 10th-placed Dortmund, who will still be hopeful of pushing for a European spot.
St. Pauli have struggled for form lately, losing their last three matches without scoring a goal. Their home record this season has been poor, with just two wins in their last 11 games across all competitions. However, they’ll be hoping the passionate home crowd can spur them on to a much-needed victory.
Dortmund, on the other hand, come into this match on the back of a resounding 6-0 win against Union Berlin. They’ve been inconsistent on the road this season, winning only two of their last 13 away games in the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, their superior quality and recent goal-scoring form make them favorites for this encounter.
The head-to-head record between these two teams does not favor St. Pauli. In their last five meetings, St. Pauli have managed just one win, while Dortmund have secured four victories. Historically, Dortmund have also been more prolific in front of goal, scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game against St. Pauli in recent encounters.
St. Pauli will need to significantly improve their defensive solidity if they are to stand a chance against Dortmund’s potent attack. They have struggled to keep clean sheets at home, conceding in over 70% of their matches. Conversely, Dortmund have shown a tendency to score in both halves of their away games, which could prove crucial in breaking down St. Pauli’s defense.
The atmosphere at the Millerntor-Stadion is always electric, and St. Pauli will rely on this to unsettle Dortmund. However, given Dortmund’s recent form and the historical dominance they have shown over St. Pauli, it seems like a tough task for the home team to secure a win.
Key Players
St. Pauli:
- Johannes Eggestein – The forward has been St. Pauli’s top scorer this season and will be crucial to their attacking efforts.
- Jackson Irvine – The midfielder leads the team in assists and will be key in creating chances.
Borussia Dortmund:
- Serhou Guirassy – The striker has been in excellent form, scoring 13 goals this season.
- Julian Brandt – A creative force in midfield, Brandt’s vision and passing will be vital for Dortmund’s attack.
Prediction
Given Dortmund’s recent form and St. Pauli’s struggles, we predict a 2-0 victory for Borussia Dortmund.
