Match Analysis: FC St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-27
- Time: 1:30 PM UTC
- Location: Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany
Game Overview
FC St. Pauli hosts Bayer Leverkusen in a Bundesliga Round 5 clash. St. Pauli, currently 5th in the league with 7 points from 4 matches, faces Leverkusen, positioned 11th with 5 points. The match promises competitiveness at Millerntor-Stadion, with Leverkusen slightly favored but St. Pauli enjoying home advantage and recent solid form.
Key Factors to Consider
- St. Pauli have won 2, drawn 1, and lost 1 in their last 4 league matches, displaying decent form with 7 points total. Bayer Leverkusen's recent results include 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss, signaling inconsistency. Leverkusen scored fewer goals (approx. 1.23 projected goals) compared to expectations, while St. Pauli is showing steady defensive and offensive balance.
- Recent encounters favor Bayer Leverkusen, who won the last league meeting 2-1 at home. However, St. Pauli are challenging and have a history of close matches against Leverkusen. Overall, Bayer Leverkusen possess a slight edge in the head-to-head matchup.
- No explicit injury data available from the current sources, suggesting neither team has major absences reported ahead of this match.
- The match is played at Millerntor-Stadion, giving St. Pauli a strong home advantage with supportive local fans. Weather or extraordinary circumstances were not mentioned, implying neutral external conditions.
- St. Pauli aims to maintain their strong start and leverage home advantage to climb the table, while Leverkusen is motivated to improve their inconsistent start and secure valuable points to move out of mid-table.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bayer Leverkusen: 1.25, FC St. Pauli: 2.1, Draw: 2.45 | Bayer Leverkusen win | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | Bayer Leverkusen -0.25: -105, FC St. Pauli +25: -115 | Bayer Leverkusen -0.25 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: -115, Under 2.5: -105 | Under 2.5 goals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bayer Leverkusen 13% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 -2% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Bayer Leverkusen at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 10% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A narrow victory for Bayer Leverkusen is predicted due to their slight quality advantage and recent winning history in head-to-head, but a draw is also plausible given St. Pauli's home form and motivation.
Predicted Score: 1-2