Freiburg vs St. Pauli Prediction and Betting Tips | September 28th 2024

The German Bundesliga returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Freiburg welcome St. Pauli to the Europa Park Stadion on Saturday. Having lost the last three meetings between the sides, Alexander Blessin’s men set out to get one over the hosts and secure their first victory since returning to the top flight.

Freiburg turned in a superb team display last Saturday when they cruised to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Heidenheim at Voith-Arena. Julian Schuster’s side have now won all but one of their six matches across all competitions this season, with a 2-0 loss against Bayern Munich on September 1 being the exception.

With nine points from the first 12 available, Freiburg are currently third in the Bundesliga table but could move level with league leaders Bayern with a win this weekend.

St Pauli, on the other hand, held on to secure their first point since returning to the top flight last Sunday when they played out a goalless draw with RB Leipzig at the Millerntor-Stadion.

Before that, Blessin’s men picked up a 3-2 extra-time victory over Hallescher FC in the DFB Pokal's opening round on August 25 before losing their opening three Bundesliga matches.

St. Pauli currently sit 17th in the Bundesliga table with one point from a possible 12, level on points with Bochum and fellow newcomer Holstein Kiel.

Freiburg vs St. Pauli Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

With seven wins from the last 15 meetings between the sides, Freiburg boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture.
St. Pauli have picked up three fewer wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on four occasions.
Freiburg are on a three-game winning streak against Blessin’s men, scoring nine goals and conceding four since a 1-0 loss in October 2015.
St. Pauli have failed to win five of their last six visits to the Europa Park Stadion, losing three and claiming two draws since October 2001.

Freiburg vs St. Pauli Prediction

Freiburg have enjoyed a solid start to the season and will be looking forward to this weekend as they face a St. Pauli side who have struggled to find their feet in the big leagues.

Given the gulf in quality between the two teams, and their contrasting form, we are backing Freiburg to come away with all three points in front of their home supporters.

Prediction: Freiburg 3-1 St. Pauli

Freiburg vs St. Pauli Betting Tips

Tip 1: Freiburg to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in the last three meetings between the two teams)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in nine of their last 10 clashes)