Bundesliga 2024-2025: St Pauli vs Leverkusen Prediction

St Pauli

Home Team
9%
VS

Leverkusen

Away Team
83%
Draw: 8%
Over 2.5: 53%
Under 2.5: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 29 21 6 2 83 29 54 69
2 Leverkusen 29 18 9 2 63 34 29 63
3 Ein Frankfurt 29 15 6 8 58 42 16 51
4 RB Leipzig 29 13 9 7 47 37 10 48
5 Mainz 29 13 7 9 46 34 12 46
6 Freiburg 29 13 6 10 40 45 -5 45
7 M'gladbach 29 13 5 11 46 43 3 44
8 Dortmund 29 12 6 11 54 45 9 42
9 Werder Bremen 29 12 6 11 47 54 -7 42
10 Augsburg 29 11 9 9 33 40 -7 42
11 Stuttgart 29 11 7 11 52 46 6 40
12 Wolfsburg 29 10 8 11 51 45 6 38
13 Union Berlin 29 9 7 13 26 40 -14 34
14 Hoffenheim 29 7 9 13 36 52 -16 30
15 St Pauli 29 8 5 16 25 35 -10 29
16 Heidenheim 29 6 4 19 32 56 -24 22
17 Bochum 29 5 5 19 29 61 -32 20
18 Holstein Kiel 29 4 6 19 40 70 -30 18

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

St Pauli

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.99
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.91
# Clean Sheets: 1

Leverkusen

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.81
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.31
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

Bayer Leverkusen is heavily favored to secure a victory against St Pauli with an 83.0% probability of winning, as they currently stand second in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen's attacking prowess suggests a high-scoring match, with a 53.0% chance of over 2.5 goals. St Pauli, sitting at 15th, faces an uphill battle with only a 9.0% chance to claim a win.

Match Analysis

St Pauli heads into this match with a mixed bag of recent performances. They achieved a crucial away win against Holstein Kiel but followed it up with a home draw against M'gladbach and a narrow away loss to league leaders Bayern Munich. Despite these struggles, they have shown resilience, particularly in their defensive efforts as evidenced by their average of 1.0 goals conceded per game in the last five matches. Leverkusen, on the other hand, has maintained a robust form, capturing two victories and a draw in their last three outings. They convincingly won against Bochum and Heidenheim, showcasing their attacking depth with an average of 2.2 goals scored over the last five games. Their solid defense, allowing just 0.8 goals per game recently, positions them well against St Pauli's less potent attack. With a high number of clean sheets, Leverkusen's defensive discipline could be pivotal in this fixture.

Final Prediction

Leverkusen's current form and statistical advantage make them the clear favorite. Their superior goal-scoring ability coupled with a tight defense gives them the edge over a struggling St Pauli side. A key factor to watch will be Leverkusen's ability to capitalize on chances early in the game, potentially setting the tone for a dominant performance.