Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St. Pauli Prediction and Betting Tips | December 7th 2024
Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen will welcome FC St. Pauli to BayArena in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Leverkusen are in third place in the league table, trailing league leaders Bayern Munich by seven points. The visitors have three wins to their name in the league and are a place and a point above the relegation zone.
The hosts extended their winning streak across all competitions to four games on Tuesday with a 1-0 away triumph over Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal round of 16. Nathan Tella made an instant impact, scoring the match-winner eight minutes after coming off the bench.
They are unbeaten in their last 10 league games and registered a 2-1 away win over Union Berlin last week. Jeremie Frimpong broke the deadlock in the second minute and Patrik Schick restored their lead in the 71st minute.
Die Kiezkicker returned to winning ways after two losses last week with a 3-1 home triumph over Holstein Kiel. Manolis Saliakas scored in the first half while Morgan Guilavogui and Johannes Eggestein added goals in the second half.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St. Pauli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 22 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the visitors having an 8-7 lead in wins and seven games ending in draws.
- They last met in the 2010-11 league campaign and Leverkusen secured a league double, with a 3-1 win on aggregate.
- Bayer Leverkusen have suffered one loss in their last 24 home games in the Bundesliga, with that loss coming against RB Leipzig earlier this season.
- FC St. Pauli are winless in their last five league meetings against the hosts, suffering four defeats.
- The visitors have the joint-worst defensive record in the league this season, scoring 10 goals, with seven of them coming in their travels.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St. Pauli Prediction
Die Werkself head into the match in great form, recording four consecutive wins. They have scored at least twice in 12 of their last 13 home games in the Bundesliga and will look to build on their prolific run here. They have suffered just one loss at home in this fixture and are strong favorites.
Patrik Schick picked up a calf injury against Bayern in the DFB-Pokal and is a major doubt. Amine Adli, Victor Boniface, and Jonas Hofmann remain sidelined with injuries. Martin Terrier and Jeanuël Belocian were unused substitutes against Bayern and are likely to start from the bench again.
Die Kiezkicker scored three goals for the second time this season last week and will look to build on that form. Two of their three wins in the Bundesliga this season have been registered in away games.
Manolis Saliakas picked up a knock last week but should return to the starting XI. Hauke Wahl did not participate in training earlier this week and faces a late fitness test. Karol Mets is a confirmed absentee with a knee injury.
Leverkusen have enjoyed a four-game winning streak in all competitions and are unbeaten at home in this fixture since 1976. With that in mind, they should be able to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 FC St. Pauli
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St. Pauli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayer Leverkusen to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes