St. Pauli
Bundesliga
Regular Season
Fri , Nov 29 , 2024 20:30
3 - 1
Holstein Kiel
St. Pauli
Holstein Kiel
3 - 1
St Pauli and Holstein Kiel meet in what is shaping up to be a pivotal Bundesliga relegation battle. The hosts, St Pauli, are just three points ahead of their visitors and currently sit in the relegation play-off spot. Despite a solid defensive record, their inability to score goals has left them vulnerable in the bottom half of the table. Kiel, on the other hand, are struggling in their debut Bundesliga season, but their attacking threat could cause problems for the home side. With both teams desperately needing a win, expect a tense encounter as they fight for survival.
St Pauli come into this match with their form in freefall, having lost their last two Bundesliga games without scoring a goal. Their biggest challenge this season has been their lack of firepower—scoring just seven goals so far, the worst in the league. Despite a solid defensive record with only 14 goals conceded, their games have been largely uninspiring, with a league-high nine games seeing one or no goals. St Pauli have struggled to break down opponents, and their home form has been abysmal, still searching for their first Bundesliga win at home since February 2011.
However, there are some positives for the hosts as they face fellow promoted side Holstein Kiel. St Pauli have an unbeaten home record in their last five meetings against Kiel (W3, D2), which will give them some hope heading into this fixture. They’ll be relying on the likes of Eric Smith, who has two goals to his name this season, to provide the spark they need. St Pauli’s ability to strike first could be key, as their recent matches have been decided by tight margins, with little room for error.
Holstein Kiel will be eager to turn their fortunes around after a difficult start to their Bundesliga campaign. Despite registering their first top-flight win earlier this month, they find themselves on a two-game losing streak, sitting just one spot beneath St Pauli in the standings. Kiel will be looking to this fixture as a potential opportunity to add points to their tally as they aim to avoid the drop. Their form away from home, however, has been poor, without a win in their five Bundesliga away matches (D2, L3).
Yet, there’s no denying Kiel’s attacking capabilities, with a notable goal average of 3.8 goals per game on the road. All five of their away games have seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals, which highlights their offensive potential. Despite their struggles on the road, Kiel have kept games tight, losing by just one goal in three of their away defeats. A solid performance from playmaker Lewis Holtby, who scored in this fixture last season, will be crucial if Kiel are to get anything from this game.
Given the low-scoring nature of St Pauli’s games and Kiel’s tendency to feature in high-scoring affairs, this clash could be a tactical battle. St Pauli will look to control the game through their defensive structure, aiming to hit Kiel on the break. However, Kiel’s potent attack, coupled with their leaky defence, suggests this could be a match with plenty of goalmouth action.
Both teams are in dire need of points, and with the relegation zone looming large, the pressure will be immense. St Pauli will likely have the upper hand at home, but Kiel’s attacking threat could cause problems for the hosts, making this an unpredictable and tightly contested match.
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Our BettingKick experts predict a 2-1 win for St Pauli in this relegation clash. Despite their poor form, St Pauli’s solid home record against Kiel and their defensive resilience should give them the edge in this match. Kiel’s attacking potential will certainly cause St Pauli some trouble, but their defensive frailties may ultimately cost them. The suggested bet is St Pauli to win and Both Teams to Score (BTTS), as we expect goals at both ends but believe the hosts will have enough to secure a vital three points.
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02.11.2024. | Hoffenheim | VS | St. Pauli | 0-2 |
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29.10.2024. | Leipzig | VS | St. Pauli | 4-2 |
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18.10.2024. | Dortmund | VS | St. Pauli | 2-1 |
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28.09.2024. | Freiburg | VS | St. Pauli | 0-3 |
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15.09.2024. | Augsburg | VS | St. Pauli | 3-1 |
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30.08.2024. | Union Berlin | VS | St. Pauli | 1-0 |
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16.08.2024. | Hallescher FC | VS | St. Pauli | 2-2 |
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03.08.2024. | Norwich | VS | St. Pauli | 1-3 |
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07.12.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Leipzig | 0-2 |
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29.11.2024. | St. Pauli | VS | Holstein Kiel | 3-1 |
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24.11.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Mainz | 0-3 |
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09.11.2024. | Werder | VS | Holstein Kiel | 2-1 |
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02.11.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Heidenheim | 1-0 |
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05.10.2024. | Leverkusen | VS | Holstein Kiel | 2-2 |
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07.12.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Leipzig | 0-2 |
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24.11.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Mainz | 0-3 |
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02.11.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Heidenheim | 1-0 |
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20.10.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Union Berlin | 0-2 |
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29.09.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2-4 |
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14.09.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Bayern Munich | 1-6 |
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31.08.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Wolfsburg | 0-2 |
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12.07.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | SønderjyskE | 0-0 |
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11.05.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 1-1 |
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27.04.2024. | Holstein Kiel | VS | Kaiserslautern | 1-3 |
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14.12.2024. | M'gladbach | VS | Holstein Kiel | 4-1 |
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29.11.2024. | St. Pauli | VS | Holstein Kiel | 3-1 |
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09.11.2024. | Werder | VS | Holstein Kiel | 2-1 |
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29.10.2024. | Koln | VS | Holstein Kiel | 3-0 |
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26.10.2024. | Stuttgart | VS | Holstein Kiel | 2-1 |
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05.10.2024. | Leverkusen | VS | Holstein Kiel | 2-2 |
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21.09.2024. | Bochum | VS | Holstein Kiel | 2-2 |
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24.08.2024. | Hoffenheim | VS | Holstein Kiel | 3-2 |
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17.08.2024. | Alemannia Aachen | VS | Holstein Kiel | 2-3 |
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