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German Bundesliga - RB Leipzig VS St. Pauli Prediction
German Bundesliga - RB Leipzig VS St. Pauli
Match Time:10-02-2025 00:30 Monday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig have been dealt a significant injury blow, with Benjamin Henrichs ruled out for the remainder of the season. The full-back joins midfielders Forzan Assan Ouedraogo and Xaver Schlager on the sidelines, leaving manager Marco Rose with limited options in key areas of the pitch.
In attack, Yussuf Poulsen is struggling with a thigh injury, making him a major doubt for this fixture. However, Leipzig still have a strong frontline, with Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko expected to start together up front.
Leipzig are likely to set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Peter Gulacsi starting in goal. The defensive line will see Lukas Klostermann at right-back, while Willi Orban and Castello Lukeba form the centre-back partnership. David Raum is expected to start at left-back, offering attacking support down the flank.
In midfield, Nicolas Seiwald and Amadou Haidara will operate as a double pivot, providing defensive stability while also facilitating ball progression. Out wide, Antonio Nusa will start on the right, looking to use his pace and dribbling ability to stretch the St. Pauli defence, while Xavi Simons will take up a role on the left, acting as the creative spark in Leipzig’s attack.
Up front, Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko will lead the line. Openda’s speed and goal-scoring instincts combined with Sesko’s physical presence and aerial ability make them a dangerous duo capable of breaking down a resolute St. Pauli defense.
St. Pauli
St. Pauli are dealing with a number of key absences ahead of their visit to RB Leipzig. First-choice goalkeepers Sascha Burchert and Soren Ahlers are both unavailable, meaning Nikola Vasilj is expected to start between the posts.
Defensively, Karol Mets and Manolis Saliakas have been ruled out, leaving head coach Alexander Blessin with limited options at the back. As a result, the defensive trio of Hauke Wahl, Eric Smith, and David Nemeth are likely to be deployed in front of Vasilj to provide stability.
In midfield, Robert Wagner will play no part in this fixture, making way for Jackson Irvine and James Sands to operate in the centre of the pitch. Their presence will be crucial in breaking up Leipzig’s attacking rhythm while also facilitating St. Pauli’s build-up play.
The visitors are also missing key attacking options, with Simon Zoller and Morgan Guilavogui unavailable for selection. This leaves Johannes Eggestein to lead the line as the central striker, supported by Oladapo Afolayan and Noah Weisshaupt on the flanks.
St. Pauli are expected to set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Nikola Vasilj as the starting goalkeeper. The back three will feature Hauke Wahl on the right, Eric Smith in the centre, and David Nemeth on the left.
In the wing-back roles, Philipp Treu will operate on the right, while Lars Ritzka is expected to take charge on the left. In central midfield, Jackson Irvine and James Sands will be tasked with controlling possession and providing defensive cover.
The attacking trio will see Oladapo Afolayan on the right wing, Noah Weisshaupt on the left, and Johannes Eggestein as the lone striker. St. Pauli will rely on Afolayan’s pace, Weisshaupt’s dribbling ability, and Eggestein’s finishing to trouble Leipzig’s defence and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities.
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:
Gulacsi; Klostermann, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Nusa, Seiwald, Haidara, Xavi; Sesko, Openda
St Pauli possible starting lineup:
Vasilj; Wahl, Smith, Nemeth; Treu, Irvine, Sands, Ritzka; Afolayan, Eggestein, Weisshaupt
RB Leipzig vs FC St. Pauli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
There is not much history between the two teams and they have crossed paths six times in all competitions. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings with three wins. Leipzig have two wins and just one meeting has ended in a draw.
They met for the first time in the Bundesliga in the reverse fixture in September and played out a goalless draw.
They met in the DFB-Pokal second round in October and RB Leipzig registered a comfortable 4-2 home win.
FC St. Pauli have the second-best defensive record in the Bundesliga this season, conceding 22 goals in 20 games.
Four of the six meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-1 St Pauli
St Pauli have been excellent at keeping their opponents out, and it is difficult to see how a struggling Leipzig side will be able to cause them significant problems. However, the hosts rarely suffer defeat at home, so it would not be surprising if the two teams played out a closely fought stalemate.
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