Bundesliga 2025-2026: St Pauli vs RB Leipzig Prediction

St Pauli

Home Team
14%
VS

RB Leipzig

Away Team
74%
Draw: 12%
Over 2.5: 57%
Under 2.5: 43%
Goal: 53%
No Goal: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 19 16 2 1 72 16 56 50
2 Dortmund 19 12 6 1 38 17 21 42
3 Hoffenheim 18 11 3 4 38 22 16 36
4 Stuttgart 19 11 3 5 36 26 10 36
5 RB Leipzig 18 11 2 5 36 24 12 35
6 Leverkusen 18 10 2 6 35 25 10 32
7 Freiburg 19 7 6 6 31 32 -1 27
8 Ein Frankfurt 19 7 6 6 39 42 -3 27
9 Union Berlin 19 6 6 7 24 30 -6 24
10 FC Koln 19 5 5 9 28 32 -4 20
11 M'gladbach 19 5 5 9 23 32 -9 20
12 Wolfsburg 19 5 4 10 28 41 -13 19
13 Augsburg 19 5 4 10 22 36 -14 19
14 Hamburg 18 4 6 8 17 27 -10 18
15 Werder Bremen 18 4 6 8 21 35 -14 18
16 Mainz 19 3 6 10 21 32 -11 15
17 St Pauli 18 3 4 11 16 31 -15 13
18 Heidenheim 19 3 4 12 17 42 -25 13

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

St Pauli

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.71
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.61
# Clean Sheets: 2

RB Leipzig

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.58
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.08
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

RB Leipzig is predicted to emerge victorious in their clash against St Pauli, with a significant 74.0% probability of winning. This fixture is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with a 57.0% likelihood of having over 2.5 goals. Currently, RB Leipzig sits comfortably in 5th place in the Bundesliga standings, while St Pauli is languishing in 17th place, fighting to avoid relegation.

Match Analysis

St Pauli's recent form is concerning, having secured only a single point from their last three games. They managed a goalless draw against Hamburg but suffered narrow losses to both Dortmund and Wolfsburg. St Pauli's struggles are highlighted by their low average of 0.4 goals scored per game over the last five matches, while conceding an average of 1.8 goals. Despite this, they have managed to keep two clean sheets, which is a positive sign for their defense. Conversely, RB Leipzig has shown stronger form, winning two of their last three matches. They convincingly defeated Heidenheim and Freiburg, but were outclassed by league leaders Bayern Munich. Leipzig's attacking prowess is evident as they average 2.2 goals per game in their last five outings. Their robust defense, conceding just 1.2 goals on average, coupled with two clean sheets, underscores their overall strength on both ends of the pitch.

Final Prediction

RB Leipzig's superior form and attacking capabilities provide them with a clear edge over St Pauli. With a formidable attack and solid defense, Leipzig is well-positioned to capitalize on St Pauli's vulnerabilities. A key factor to watch during the game will be Leipzig's ability to convert their expected goals into actual goals, which could seal their victory.