St. Pauli vs Mainz Prediction & Tips
St. Pauli suffered another defeat last weekend, losing 0-2 to Heidenheim, which currently leaves them with the longest winless streak in the league heading into this matchday (3 draws, 4 losses). They occupy the relegation play-off spot heading into this matchday and are five points away from mathematical safety, so with a real risk of finishing in the bottom two, this slump could have dire consequences. The “Kiezkicker” must win this weekend if they want to close that gap, though returning home doesn’t come at the best time, as they haven’t won in their last four home games (D2, L2).
Mainz suffered its third loss in four matches in an unusual fashion last matchday (D1), as it squandered a 3-0 lead against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and ended up losing 4-3. This is the first time in their Bundesliga history that Mainz has lost after leading by three or more goals (Previously: W50, D1); however, this dip in form won’t significantly impact their season thanks to their strong performance in the first half of the campaign, and their primary goal now is to finish in the top half of the table. The team appears to have what it takes to bounce back from the disappointment against Bayern, as they have never lost two league games in a row under Urs Fischer. Furthermore, they are on a four-game unbeaten streak in away Bundesliga matches (W2, D2), a run that inspires optimism.
St. Pauli-Win 2.76
