Stuttgart vs St. Pauli prediction and betting tips on December 21, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 21, 2024, Stuttgart will play against St. Pauli in the 15th round of Bundesliga 1. The vice-champions hope to keep their spot in the European competition zone, while the newcomers do not want to enter the winter break in a relegation position – both teams will give their all for a good result.
Prediction for the Match: Stuttgart vs St. Pauli
Stuttgart was one of the main surprises of last season. They, of course, remained in the shadow of Bayer Leverkusen, who unexpectedly achieved the "golden double." However, Sebastian Hennes’ team made an incredible comeback: after survival playoffs, the club finished as the vice-champion of the country. St. Pauli, the “pirates of the league,” also reminded everyone of their strength, triumphing in Bundesliga 2.
However, the coach who led this progress, Hübschler, left Hamburg to take charge of English Brighton. His successor, Blessin, as expected, is leading a stubborn but not particularly successful fight to keep his team’s place in Bundesliga 1. There was an important victory over Holstein, but the losses have been numerous. They were defeated 0-2 at home by Werder Bremen in the last round.
Without their main goal scorer, Serhou Guirassy, Stuttgart has struggled. The added load from the Champions League, where they beat Juventus but lost not only to Real Madrid and Atalanta, but also to Red Star Belgrade 1-5, has been tough. Nevertheless, in the final round of 2024, they confidently beat Young Boys. In the Bundesliga, there are no grounds to hope for retaining their position – too many lost points make even a top-4 finish almost impossible. But they will keep fighting, as shown by their recent victory over a struggling Heidenheim.
Key Stats and Trends for Stuttgart vs St. Pauli
- Stuttgart has not lost in three consecutive matches.
- 79% of Stuttgart's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.79 goals per match.
- St. Pauli has lost three of their last four matches.
- 29% of St. Pauli's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.14 goals per match.
Possible Starting Lineups
Stuttgart (Possible lineup): Nübel – Mittelstädt, Chay, Ruoh, Stergiou – Stiller, Karazor, Führich, Miyo, Wagnoman – Demirovic.
St. Pauli (Possible lineup): Vasil – Nemet, Wal, Smith – Treu, Buchalfa, Irvine, Saliakas – Afolayan, Eggestein, Gilavogi.
Head-to-Head: Stuttgart vs St. Pauli
Stuttgart has won nine consecutive meetings, with the only draw in 2020 being the last match.
Prediction for Stuttgart vs St. Pauli
It is a rare case where Hennes' current team is the clear favorite. However, they must beat the crisis-stricken newcomers with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.76).
Place your bets for the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the Bundesliga 1 standings.