St. Pauli vs RB Leipzig Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Red Bulls.

FC St. Pauli are all set to lock horns with RB Leipzig for their matchweek 19 contest of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an entertaining outing, which is scheduled to take place at the Millerntor-Stadion.

The Kiezkicker were held to a goalless draw by Hamburger SV in their previous league outing. They have not been in a top run of form in their last few matches. FC St. Pauli are in 17th place on the league table at the moment. If they continue like this, there is nothing stopping them from getting demoted at the end of the season.

The Red Bulls have been very inconsistent in their last few matches. They are coming in after securing a dominating 3-0 win against FC Heidenheim in their last matchup. RB Leipzig are now in fourth place on the Bundesliga points table at the moment and they will be looking to extend their winning run now. They will be feeling confident, despite being away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Hamburg, Germany
• Stadium: Millerntor-Stadion
• Date: Wednesday, January 28
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 27; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Florian Exner
• VAR: In use

Form:

St. Pauli: D-D-L-L-D

RB Leipzig: L-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Eric Anders Smith (St. Pauli)

He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. Even though he failed to lead his side to a win in the previous game, Eric Anders Smith will play an important role for FC St. Pauli. In 17 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has four goal contributions.

Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig)

Christoph Baumgartner is going to be a crucial aspect of the squad for RB Leipzig. He has 12 goal involvements to his name in 17 league games of the ongoing campaign. He is good at regulating the ball well in the midfield and is surely capable of scoring goals. With the ball at his feet, Baumgartner is going to cause constant problems for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• FC St. Pauli have failed to secure a win in their last five attempts.
• RB Leipzig have secured two wins in their last two matches.
• The Kiezkicker have not secured a win in their last three outings against the Red Bulls.

St. Pauli vs Leipzig: Betting Tips and Odds

• RB Leipzig to win @17/20 William Hill
• Antonio Nusa to score @3/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @5/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Simon Spari, David Nemeth, Connor Metcalfe and Andreas Houtondji are not going to be in action for FC St. Pauli as they are injured.

RB Leipzig will miss out on the services of Castello Lukeba, Viggo Gebel, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo and Johan Bakayoko due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

St. Pauli won: 3

Leipzig won: 

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

FC St. Pauli predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Vasiljev (GK); Dzwigala, Wahl, Mets; Pyrka, Sands, Smith, Oppie; Fujita, Kaars, Lage

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Gulacsi (GK); Baku, Orban, Bitshiabu, Raum; Schlager, Seiwald, Baumgartner; Diomande, Domulo, Nusa

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs are in top form at the moment and will be looking to put up a strong fight against one another. RB Leipzig are likely to outplay FC St. Pauli in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: St. Pauli 1-2 RB Leipzig

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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