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Cologne against St. Pauli: Who will stop the Kellerkinder series?
St. Pauli wins in the DFB Cup against Gladbach and meets Cologne. Current situation in the Bundesliga and player analysis.
Cologne against St. Pauli: Who will stop the Kellerkinder series?
An exciting duel awaits when 1. FC Köln hosts FC St. Pauli on December 6, 2025. Cologne go into the game as favorites, but the Hanseatic city team has struggled with problems in the last few weeks.
St. Pauli can boast after a victorious DFB Cup game against Gladbach, in which they reached the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win. Head coach Alexander Blessin is optimistic and believes in the qualities of his team, even though the defense has often been porous in the league. St. Pauli has already conceded 24 goals this Bundesliga season and lost to almost every opponent in the last nine games. The team is currently in the penultimate place in the table.
The starting position for both teams
1. FC Köln, on the other hand, is convincing on the offensive. With an average of 3.25 goals per match day, they defend the title of the second best home offense in the league. However, they have conceded four set-piece goals in their last three Bundesliga games, which is a concern given their own defence. Cologne are also missing some central defenders in this game, which could further weaken their defense.
The focus is particularly on Andreas Hountondji, who is considered St. Pauli's top goalscorer and has announced an imminent return. This could give the St. Paulians new impetus and give the offensive more power. Nevertheless, the betting odds are in favor of an encounter that promises plenty of goals: There is a high probability that St. Pauli will score at least two goals.
Direct comparison and statistics
Cologne can look back on an impeccable record in the last five matches against St. Pauli and have not lost. But the current form and the difficulties in defense could influence the outcome of the game. The statistics show that Cologne conceded at least one goal in ten out of twelve league games. The fans can expect an exciting game that will show whether St. Pauli can carry its upward trend from the cup into the Bundesliga.
Overall, it remains to be seen whether Cologne will be able to capitalize on their home strength or whether St. Pauli will actually get the ball rolling and collect points. The football fan in Germany will definitely be hoping for an entertaining match when the two teams face each other on the pitch on Friday. Those interested can find further information about the duel on Kicker.