St. Pauli vs Union Berlin Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Alex Sarwar · January 25 2025, 14:26

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With just one place separating these two clubs in the table, St. Pauli can move level on points with Union Berlin with victory at the Millerntor.

Kick-Off Date/Time: Sunday January 26th 2025 – UK – 4:30pm / US ET – 11:30am / US PT – 8:30am

How To Watch On TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules

How To Watch Online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+

St. Pauli Team News: Two suspensions hamper hosts

St. Pauli are missing both centre-back Adam Dzwigala and fellow defender Eric Smith, both of whom are suspended. Mets and Ritzka are each doubtful, whilst midfielder Connor Metclafe remains out with a groin injury.

Predicted XI (3-4-3): Vasilj; Sands, Wahl, Nemeth; Saliakas, Irvine, Boukhalfa, Treu; Saad, Eggestein, Afolayan

Unavailable: Burchert (Injured), Dzwigala (Suspended), Metcalfe (Injured), Smith (Suspended), Wagner (Injured), Zoller (Injured)

Questionable: Mets (Injured), Ritzka (Injured)

Union Berlin Team News: Ronnow most notable potential miss

Union Berlin could be without first-choice goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow, as the Dane is currently dealing with an elbow problem. This would lead to Alexander Schwolow getting the start between the posts in his place.

Predicted XI (3-4-3): Schwolow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Haberer, Kemlein, Skov; Schafer, Jordan, Hollerbach

Unavailable: Ilic (Injured), Stein (Injured)

Questionable: Prtajin (Injured), Ronnow (Injured)

St. Pauli vs Union Berlin Prediction

When factoring in how close these two are in the table and the stakes that come with both being just above the bottom three, it would be no surprise if we were in for a cagey encounter in front of what should be a raucous Sunday evening crowd that tries to spur on St. Pauli. But breaking down Union Berlin won’t be an easy task and the hosts themselves must be aware of the offensive threat their opponents pose.

A loss for either St. Pauli or Union Berlin would be an extremely worrying result in the battle to pull well clear of those relegation places. In the end, a draw may well be considered a satisfactory outcome for both and backing this result warrants serious consideration.

St. Pauli vs Union Berlin Tip: Draw