Matthäus predicts: St. Pauli will end up in 13th place – HSV is in danger!

Matthäus predicts: St. Pauli will end up in 13th place – HSV is in danger!

The anticipation among FC St. Pauli fans is great! The new Bundesliga season starts on August 13, 2025, and supporters are hoping for an exciting season. Last season brought a positive surprise for the club: relegation was confidently secured. When asked where FC St. Pauli could end up at the end of the new season, TV expert Lothar Matthäus published his predictions. In an article from the MOPO he comments on the team's chances.

Matthäus, who is known in the football world for his in-depth analysis, predicted FC St. Pauli to finish 13th in his final table. A good result considering that the team can boast a solid squad composition early on in the new season. According to Matthäus, coach Alexander Blessin has the decisive advantage of being able to introduce the regular formation in a timely manner.

Keep an eye on the competition

Despite the positive trend, there are also warnings. Matthäus emphasizes that FC St. Pauli must be careful not to fall behind Hamburger SV, who could start in 16th place in his predictions for the season. A strong indication that the rivalry in the north remains explosive.

In another article Express, Matthäus emphasizes that the 2025/26 Bundesliga season is in the starting blocks and he sees FC Bayern as the clear favorites for the championship, provided they fulfill their tasks. In addition to Bayern, he highlights Borussia Dortmund with their new coach Niko Kovac, who could cleverly use the potential in the squad.

However, Matthäus sees the danger of ending up in last place at several clubs. His list of teams at risk of relegation includes 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV, both of which are newcomers to the league, as well as TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and 1. FC Heidenheim. FC St. Pauli and Union Berlin may also be in jeopardy when it comes to staying in the league.

Particular concerns about Gladbach

Matthäus is particularly concerned about Borussia Mönchengladbach. The loss of important players like Tim Kleindienst and the uncertainty in the goalkeeper position can put the team in trouble. While Matthäus doesn't see them in the absolute last places, the pressure on this team will be enormous.

In his predictions, Matthäus predicts 1. FC Köln in 15th place, which would mean staying in the league. For those directly relegated, he sees TSG Hoffenheim in 17th place and 1. FC Heidenheim in last place. Hamburger SV will probably have to fight in the relegation game to stay in the league.

The coming weeks will show how Matthäus' predictions will come true and whether FC St. Pauli can further strengthen its position in the Bundesliga. What is certain is that next season will be exciting and every team needs a good hand to prevail against the competition.