2020-21 German Bundesliga 2 – Holstein Kiel vs St. Pauli Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When does Holstein Kiel vs St. Pauli kick off? Friday 7th May, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)

Where is Holstein Kiel vs St. Pauli being played? Holstein-Stadion, Kiel

Where can I get tickets for Holstein Kiel vs St. Pauli? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation

What TV channel is Holstein Kiel vs St. Pauli on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to some German Bundesliga 2 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule

Where can I stream Holstein Kiel vs St. Pauli in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app

Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule

THE TEAM NEWS

HOLSTEIN KIEL

PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Dahne; Dehm, Wahl, Lorenz, Van den Bergh; Meffert; Bartels, Lee, Muhling, Mees; Serra

UNAVAILABLE: Thesker (Injured), Kirkeskov (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE: Gelios (Isolating), Ignjovski (Isolating)

ST. PAULI

PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Stojanovic; Zander, Ziereis, Lawrence, Paqarada; Benatelli; Becker, Zalazar; Kyereh; Marmoush, Burgstaller

UNAVAILABLE: Avevor (Injured), Matanovic (Injured), Ohlsson (Injured), Aremu (Personal reasons)

QUESTIONABLE: Buchtmann (Fitness), Miyaichi (Fitness)

THE PREDICTION

Holstein Kiel play every three days between now and the penultimate matchday of the season, but four of their five remaining fixtures are at home, where they have won their last four games. The latest of those came on Tuesday against Sandhausen, which moved them back up to third in the table, but they face tougher opposition here in St. Pauli, who have been the best team in the division in the second half of the season. The visitors have won five of their last six games and have had a habit of scoring early goals lately, netting in the opening 10 minutes in four of those meetings. There could be some tired legs in the Kiel camp and St. Pauli may well look to exploit that early on, so consider the team to score first market here.