St. Pauli facing a burden: Is there a threat of a fourth defeat against Hoffenheim?

St. Pauli facing a burden: Is there a threat of a fourth defeat against Hoffenheim?

The situation at FC St. Pauli has changed significantly in the last few weeks. After a promising start to the season with seven points from the first three games, the team is now faced with a series of three defeats in a row. The Kiezkicker suffered these defeats against well-known opponents such as Stuttgart, Leverkusen and Werder Bremen, which meant that they fell behind their city rivals Hamburger SV in the rankings. The international break came at the right time for the team to regenerate the strength they had used up, but there is unrest surrounding captain Jackson Irvine. The next test is on Sunday, when St. Pauli has to play against TSG Hoffenheim, who are tied on points, also a team that performs respectably, as Wettbasis reports.

A direct comparison of the two teams shows that St. Pauli has been quite successful against Hoffenheim in the past. Last season they won both games (1:0 and 2:0). But the current form curve reveals: St. Pauli has only scored one goal in the last 270 minutes and could even suffer four defeats in a row for the second time in the Bundesliga with another defeat on Sunday. The betting odds point to a possible away win for Hoffenheim, which makes the situation at FC St. Pauli even more exciting.

Hoffenheim on the rise

TSG Hoffenheim, on the other hand, has developed positively in the last few games. They also go into the upcoming game with seven points, but all of their points have come from away games, including two wins and a draw. The focus is particularly on Fisnik Asllani, who has become a key player with four goals this season, all scored in away games. Hoffenheim is proving to be an unpleasant opponent with a solid balance sheet that points to a positive turnaround. The form curve could stabilize further against St. Pauli.

The statistics speak for themselves: St. Pauli has the lowest xG value in the Bundesliga, and their goal production is anything but convincing at the moment. This could lead to the game ending under 2.5 goals, which points to the Kiezkickern's offensive deficiencies. The fans will ask themselves on Sunday whether their team can turn things around or whether the negative spiral will continue.

Both teams are facing an important game and the demands are high. St. Pauli wants to turn things around, while Hoffenheim is on the way to continuing the positive trend. The encounter promises excitement and could be crucial for both teams' future season planning. Further information can be found on the official website of FC St. Pauli.