RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Sunday, February 9
- Kick-off Time: 4:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
Matchday 21 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season will include one of the heavyweights of German football, RB Leipzig, welcoming St. Pauli at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday afternoon. RB Leipzig is in fourth place in the table with 33 points so far, while St. Pauli is in 13th place currently, owing to 21 points from the 20 matches played so far. The RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli fixture should be a comfortable outing on home soil for Leipzig, who will be aiming for a big victory to cement a place further in the top four.
RB Leipzig will be massively disappointed and discontent with its recent results. In the last six games, the club has managed just a single victory to go with three draws and two defeats. Such a run of form can only be considered underwhelming for a club possessing RB Leipzig’s talent and quality. Consequently, Marco Rose’s men are in danger of losing out the fourth spot to Stuttgart. RB Leipzig has already suffered a humiliating exit from the Champions League. The club has kept the most clean sheets in the competition (nine) but has only scored an average of 1.7 goals per game.
The latest run of results has not been too inspiring for St. Pauli either. The club has collected two victories along with three defeats and a draw in the last six outings. During this period, St. Pauli has scored seven goals and conceded five. This is the team’s first season in the top tier since 2010/11, and the fans will be satisfied with the progress so far. With 14 matchdays to go, St. Pauli is well clear of the relegation zone, 13 points above the 16th place. Defensively, St. Pauli ranks second best in the league, only behind Bayern Munich, having conceded only 1.1 goals per game. Morgan Guilavogui is the top scorer, with five goals to his name.
RB Leipzig Team News
Marco Rose will have to factor in some key absentees before selecting his playing XI on Sunday. Benjamin Henrichs (Achilles Tendon Injury), Forzan Assan Ouedraogo (Hamstring Injury), and Xaver Schlager will not be able to take part. Leipzig will look to be on the front foot and put the opponent under constant pressure.
St. Pauli Team News
Unfortunately, St. Pauli’s task on Sunday will be made a lot tougher due to a plethora of injury issues at the club currently. Karol Mets, Manolis Saliakas, Morgan Guilavogui, Robert Wagner, Sascha Burchert, Simon Zoller, and Soren Ahlers are all injured and will not travel with the rest of the squad to Leipzig.
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RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli Predicted Lineups
RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Vandevoordt
Defenders: Klostermann, Orban, Geertruida
Midfielders: Baku, Baumgartner, Siewald, Raum
Forwards: Simons, Sesko, Openda
St. Pauli Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Vasilj
Defenders: Wahl, Smith, Nemeth
Midfielders: van der Heyden, Irvine, Sands, Treu
Forwards: Afolayan, Eggestein, Weisshaupt
RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli H2H Record
Overall in the last five head-to-head games between the two clubs, RB Leipzig has won one game, St. Pauli has won three games, and one match has ended in a draw.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| RB Leipzig 4-2 St. Pauli | 2024, DFB Pokal |
| St. Pauli 0-0 RB Leipzig | 2024, Bundesliga |
| St. Pauli 1-0 RB Leipzig | 2016, 2. Bundesliga |
| RB Leipzig 0-1 St. Pauli | 2015, 2. Bundesliga |
| St. Pauli 1-0 RB Leipzig | 2015, 2. Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
Xavi Simons is also one of the many gems at RB Leipzig. Simons has managed to stay in the spotlight right from the early stages, graduating from Barcelona’s accomplished academy, La Masia. The Dutch international’s profile is highlighted by close control, technique, and creativity. He can operate as an attacking midfielder, a false nine, as well as a winger, which makes him an integral player for Marco Rose. He has four goals and three assists this season with an xG of 1.0 in his last five appearances.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
Leipzig has done a tremendous job by keeping Benjamin Sesko for the time they have at the club. The tall and talented striker has attracted interest from several top European clubs and a move away from the Bundesliga seems inevitable at the moment. Sesko has enjoyed a successful season so far with 14 goals and three assists in 29 games. His performance against St. Pauli will be crucial to his team’s chances of a victory. He has 1.5 xG in his last five matches.
RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli Prediction
Despite their league standings, RB Leipzig will begin the game as the overwhelming favourites. The superior head-to-head record provides little hope to the visitors ahead of Sunday.
Predicted Score: RB Leipzig 3-1 St. Pauli
Where to watch RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
| Germany | Sky Sports Bundesliga |
| Australia | beIN Sports Connect |
FAQs
Q. When is RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli?
A. The RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli match will be played on 9ᵗʰ February at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany.
Q. Where to watch RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli live for free?
A. The RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli match can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli?
A. Our predicted score for the upcoming RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli fixture is 3-1 to RB Leipzig.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for RB Leipzig vs St.Pauli?
A. The last five meetings between RB Leipzig and St.Pauli ended in one win for Leipzig, three for St. Pauli, and a draw with an aggregate score of 4-5.