FC St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2024-25

The Neighbourhood Kickers will take on the Black and Reds on matchday 30 in the Bundesliga.

FC St. Pauli will host the defending champions Bayer Leverkusen of the Bundesliga on Sunday as both teams will be aiming to grab three points from this fixture. St. Pauli got promoted last season, and after a long time, they are playing in the top division. They are very close to the relegation zone, and will have to get some points to make sure that they remain in the Bundesliga.

In 29 games, they have won eight games, drawn five and lost 16 games. With 29 points on the table, they are sitting in the 15th spot in the Bundesliga. They do have players who can create a lot of trouble for the opposition team, and it will be a tight contest for sure.

Leverkusen missed a great opportunity to close the gap on Bayern Munich in their last fixture as they played out a goalless draw against Union Berlin. The Black and Reds are six points behind the Bavarian giants, and five league matches are left to be played. Xabi Alonso’s men will have to win all those fixtures and hope that Bayern drop points so that they can win the league.

They do have players who are in fine form, and surely they will test the home team’s defence. Alonso’s men will have to be clinical so that they can put the ball into the net. In 29 games, they have won 18 matches, drawn nine and lost two games.

With 63 points on the board, they will aim to get as many points as possible in the upcoming fixtures. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Hamburg, Germany
• Stadium: Millerton Stadium
• Date: Sunday, 20 April
• Kick-Off Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Referee: NA
• VAR: In Use

Back on Sunday! 🔜#FCSPB04 pic.twitter.com/1ZTfUjrA0i

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 16, 2025

Form

St. Pauli (in all competitions): W-D-L-D-W

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Phillip Treu (St. Pauli)

He has been an integral part of St. Pauli’s team this season, as he has consistently performed well. Treu didn’t let fans and the coaching staff down with his performance. Overall, he is a fine player who runs up and down the pitch throughout the game.

He is a hardworking player who can deliver crosses which can cause a lot of trouble to the opposition team. The German fullback is a very clean player and doesn’t make many tackles. He controls his aggression very well on the pitch.

Facing Leverkusen’s wingbacks will be a tough task for sure. But he is capable enough to perform well against them. This season, he has played 30 games, in which he provided two assists and got two yellow cards.

Patrik Schick(Bayer Leverkusen)

At 6’3, he has the ability to latch onto the lofted balls in the box. He boasts the awareness and intelligence to find gaps between defenders and to exploit space. His on-the-ball role can be best described as a poacher.

He is an impressive passer, not necessarily in volume but more so in consistency. He is strong and is a clinical finisher inside the box. Under Xabi Alonso, he has improved a lot and is now consistently performing well.

Off the ball, he is fairly lacklustre. But he is a player who presses very high and keeps the game intensity high. This season, he has played 39 games, in which he has scored 22 goals.

"Seel" in Czech is "Patrik Schick". 🦭🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/Uv3jMNPwP9

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 16, 2025

Match Facts

• The winner of the last meeting were Bayer Leverkusen
• The average number of goals in meetings between St. Pauli & Bayer Leverkusen is 2.6
• When St. Pauli lead 1-0 at home, they win in 85% of their matches.

St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Bayer Leverkusen to win this fixture – 4/6 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Burchert is out due to illness. Jackson Irvine, Mets, Sands and Zoller are all out due to injury. The rest of the squad is fit to play on Sunday.

As for the away side, Belocian, Hermoso and Terrier are all injured and will not be available for selection. The rest of the squad is fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 12

St. Pauli: 3

Bayer Leverkusen: 5

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

St. Pauli Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Vasilj (GK); Nemeth, Wahl, Dzwigala; Saliakas, Metcalfe, Smith, Treu; Afolayan, Saad, Sinani

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo; Tella, Schick

Match Prediction

Leverkusen defeated St. Pauli when they last faced each other this season. They will look to do a double over them. Quality-wise, Leverkusen are a much better side.

Despite being the away team, they are the favourites to win this match. This will be an exciting clash for sure, but most probably, Leverkusen will win this fixture.

Prediction: St Pauli 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast

India: Sony Liv

UK: TNT Sports

USA: fubo TV

Nigeria: SuperSport

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