FC St. Pauli faces a critical duel: SC Freiburg on the brink!

FC St. Pauli faces a critical duel: SC Freiburg on the brink!

On November 9, 2025, the football world is looking forward to the upcoming duel between FC St. Pauli and SC Freiburg. Both teams are in a difficult phase and urgently need a win in order to go into the international break with renewed vigor. FC St. Pauli wants to initiate a turnaround, while Freiburg wants to overcome its previous weaknesses and fight its way up from mid-table. Millernton reports that the local Freiburg squad is well filled, but has to do without some offensive players.

For the Breisgauer team, this specifically means that Eren Dinkci will not be available due to hip problems, Cyriaque Irié due to a malaria infection and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, who has been injured since February 2023. Despite these failures, Freiburg has an impressive passing rate on long balls this season and could benefit from the positive effects of Patrick Osterhage. Nevertheless, the team had a rather shaky start to the season with two wins and two defeats. SC Freiburg remained without a win in their last four games and is currently in eleventh place in the table.

Bad luck with injuries at FC St. Pauli

The situation is similar at FC St. Pauli, who are also affected by injuries. David Nemeth and Adam Dźwigała are out due to injuries, with the latter battling uncertain time out due to an abdominal muscle injury. Ricky-Jade Jones, who is fit, will initially be rested to allow him the international break. In addition, the use of Manos Saliakas remains questionable, so coach Alexander Blessin is faced with many question marks in the lineup. Bundesliga.de documented that Blessin had to ask for changes in the team after the bitter 4-0 defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

St. Pauli's tactics could include a formation with a six and two eights to bring more stability into the game. It remains to be seen whether they can set the course for a better second half of the season against Freiburg, while the South Baden team tries to improve their weak running statistics. Freiburg, as has been noted, is the worst team in the league when it comes to sprints, which could prove to be a disadvantage against FC St. Pauli's intense pressing conditions.

Preview of the game

SC Freiburg must be prepared for the fact that they may emerge tired from their tight schedule - this is already their seventh match within 21 days. Christian Günter could become a record player with a possible 441st appearance for SC Freiburg, which provides additional motivation. The question of whether Philipp Treu will play against his former club also remains exciting, as he has not yet been able to convince.

For FC St. Pauli, the upcoming game could play a key role in stabilizing themselves and going into the international break with a sense of success. The pressure on both teams is enormous and the supporters are hoping for a positive turnaround in their teams' form.