Match Analysis: FC St. Pauli vs Augsburg – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-14
- Time: 1:30 PM UTC
- Location: Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg – St. Pauli, Germany
Game Overview
FC St. Pauli hosts FC Augsburg in the 3rd round of the Bundesliga at Millerntor-Stadion. St. Pauli comes into the match with strong recent form including a 2-0 away win against Hamburger SV and a 3-3 home draw versus Borussia Dortmund, showing solid defense and attacking capabilities. Augsburg has been inconsistent but demonstrated potential with a win away at SC Freiburg and a narrow home defeat to Bayern München. Tactical dynamics will see St. Pauli leveraging high pressing and defensive organization against Augsburg's counterattacking strengths.
Key Factors to Consider
- St. Pauli exhibits solid defensive resilience and dynamic attacking play, averaging around 3 goals scored per game and conceding 3 goals across recent matches with high possession and passing metrics. Augsburg's form is mixed with moments of brilliance but defensive vulnerabilities, reflected in conceding more goals and lower possession percentages.
- The current head-to-head record is 1 win for Augsburg, 1 draw, and no wins for St. Pauli. The competitive balance suggests a close contest historically.
- No specific injury details were found in the available data sources, indicating relatively stable squads for both teams heading into this match.
- Playing at home gives St. Pauli an advantage given fan support and familiarity with pitch conditions. No major external disruptions or weather concerns were noted.
- St. Pauli, with 4 points from 2 matches, aims to consolidate their good start and home advantage, while Augsburg, with 3 points, looks to prove consistency and capitalize on counterattacks to challenge the hosts.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | FC St. Pauli: 1.19, Augsburg: 2.35, Draw: 2.3 | FC St. Pauli | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | FC St. Pauli: -0.25 -115, Augsburg: +25 -105 | FC St. Pauli -0.25 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 2.25: -118, Under 2.25: -102 | Over 2.25 goals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | FC St. Pauli 36% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.25 -0% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: FC St. Pauli at 36% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 30.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
FC St. Pauli is favored to win this match by a narrow margin based on home advantage, recent form, and tactical discipline, with an expected closely fought contest.
Predicted Score: 2-1