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Bundesliga: St. Pauli vs Holstein Kiel
Kickoff Time: 2024-11-30 03:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
St. Pauli lost 0-2 away to Borussia Monchengladbach in the last match, and the team has only managed one win, one draw, and three losses in the last five official games, indicating a rather poor form. As a newly promoted team, St. Pauli’s competitiveness in the league has been noticeably lacking. So far in the league, St. Pauli has scored seven goals and conceded 14, showing numerous issues in both attack and defense. The team’s tactical approach is relatively simple and direct, primarily relying on players’ abilities to create scoring opportunities. However, the lack of control in midfield has made it difficult to organize effectively. Currently, St. Pauli sits in 16th place in the standings with a record of two wins, two draws, and seven losses.
Holstein Kiel lost 0-3 at home to Mainz 05 in the last match, and the team has only achieved one win and four losses in the last five games, also indicating a poor state. As another newly promoted team, Holstein Kiel’s performance in the league has not been ideal either. So far, Holstein Kiel has scored 12 goals and conceded 28, with defense being the team’s most prominent issue. Their tactical approach is relatively flexible and varied; in attack, they attempt multiple offensive strategies, including ground combinations organized by midfield players and counterattacks utilizing the speed of their forwards. In defense, the team employs a combination of zonal marking and man-to-man marking strategies. Currently, Holstein Kiel is in 17th place in the standings with a record of one win, two draws, and eight losses.
Both teams are newly promoted and are very close in terms of overall strength and league rankings. However, in their recent encounters, St. Pauli has won all of their last three meetings against Holstein Kiel, giving them a clear advantage in head-to-head results. Considering St. Pauli has the home advantage and that Holstein Kiel struggles in away matches, it seems reasonable to expect St. Pauli to secure all three points in this match.
St. Pauli’s Last 5 Games: LDLWL
24-11-25 Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 St. Pauli
24-11-14 Eintracht Braunschweig 1-1 St. Pauli
24-11-09 St. Pauli 0-1 Bayern Munich
24-11-02 Hoffenheim 0-2 St. Pauli
24-10-30 RB Leipzig 4-2 St. Pauli
Holstein Kiel’s Last 5 Games: LLWLL
24-11-24 Holstein Kiel 0-3 Mainz 05
24-11-09 Werder Bremen 2-1 Holstein Kiel
24-11-02 Holstein Kiel 1-0 FC Heidenheim
24-10-30 FC Cologne 3-0 Holstein Kiel
24-10-26 VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Holstein Kiel
Head To Head Record:
24-02-24 Holstein Kiel 3-4 St. Pauli
23-09-17 St. Pauli 5-1 Holstein Kiel
23-05-20 Holstein Kiel 3-4 St. Pauli
22-11-09 St. Pauli 0-0 Holstein Kiel
22-06-25 Holstein Kiel 2-0 St. Pauli
Prediction: St. Pauli to win