Match Analysis: FC St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-20
- Time: 5:30 PM UTC
- Location: Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany
Game Overview
FC St. Pauli, positioned 15th in the Bundesliga, hosts Bayer Leverkusen who sit 2nd in the table. St. Pauli aims to avoid a season series sweep by Leverkusen. Leverkusen is the stronger side statistically with a prolific attack led by Patrik Schick, the league's top scorer, while St. Pauli struggle near the lower end of the standings but showed resilience with recent results.
Key Factors to Consider
- Leverkusen holds a dominant position with 63 goals scored and 31 conceded this season, compared to St. Pauli's 25 goals for and 34 against. Leverkusen's recent form includes solid wins and draws, while St. Pauli has had mixed results with some key victories but also losses and draws. Leverkusen's defense is more robust, with 8 clean sheets compared to St. Pauli's 6.
- This season, FC St. Pauli and Bayer Leverkusen have met once, with Leverkusen securing the upper hand. Historically, Leverkusen consistently outperforms St. Pauli, reflecting their superior league standings and squad quality.
- St. Pauli's key player Jackson Irvine is out due to a stress reaction in his left foot. Bayer Leverkusen has Nathan Tella questionable due to a head injury but may play if cleared. Other Leverkusen players like Hermoso, Terrier, and Belocian are sidelined.
- The match will be played at Millerntor-Stadion under mild weather conditions around 54-58°F, favorable for both teams. Home advantage could slightly favor St. Pauli, but Leverkusen's overall strength overshadows this.
- St. Pauli is motivated to avoid a season sweep and improve their league standing, aiming to capitalize on home support. Leverkusen, chasing the Bundesliga title, is motivated to extend their lead and maintain pressure on Bayern Munich.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | bayer_leverkusen: -145, fc_st_pauli: 400, draw: 290 | Bayer Leverkusen to win | ★★★★☆ 78% |
Spread | bayer_leverkusen_-0.75: -112, fc_st_pauli_+75: -108 | Bayer Leverkusen -0.75 | ★★★★☆ 75% |
Over/under | over_2.5: 100, under_2.5: -120 | Under 2.5 goals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Bayer Leverkusen 5% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.5 10% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 10% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 12% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bayer Leverkusen is favored to win the match given their superior form, squad quality, and league position. However, St. Pauli's home advantage and fighting spirit could keep the match competitive.
Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 2 – 1 FC St. Pauli