St. Pauli wants to hunt for points against Gladbach today!

St. Pauli wants to hunt for points against Gladbach today!

Today, November 1st, 2025, FC St. Pauli will face Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, and the atmosphere in the Millerntor Stadium couldn't be better. The club has just celebrated a dramatic win in the DFB Cup against Hoffenheim, and now the team wants to take that positive energy into the league. It starts at 3:30 p.m. and expectations are high. With a win, St. Pauli could not only end the negative series of five defeats in a row, but also build an important lead of seven points over Gladbach. NDR reports that coach Alexander Blessin has the feeling that the team is on the right track and the atmosphere in training is extremely positive.

A look at the initial situation shows that the people of Hamburg have practiced a lot of self-criticism in the last few weeks. It's no secret that the efficiency in closing leaves a lot to be desired. St. Pauli only scored one goal from play in the last few games - a real challenge that should be overcome against a defensively weak Gladbach team. Sportsmole mentions that FC St. Pauli hasn't been able to win a competitive game against Borussia Mönchengladbach since 2011.

The current form

In the latest Bundesliga statistics, the signs are not particularly good for both teams. FC St. Pauli has a record in the league that is anything but brilliant: the last five matches all ended negatively. However, this series could end today, as the cup game against Hoffenheim has given a breath of fresh air. Gladbach, on the other hand, cannot look back on any successes this season and have so far only collected three points in eight games, which keeps them deep in the bottom of the table. In addition, Borussia have not won their last 15 Bundesliga games.

Team news and lineups

For the match, St. Pauli is expected to start with Nikola Vasilj in goal after Ben Voll played a crucial role in the cup game, but will be put back on the bench. The possible lineup for St. Pauli could look like this: Vasilj - Wahl, Smith, Mets - Saliakas, Sands, Fujita, Oppie - Pereira Lage, Hountondji and Afolayan. NDR mentions that defense chief Eric Smith is also optimistic and sees the team on the right path.

On the other hand, Mönchengladbach has a suspended player, Jens Castrop. Fabio Cristian Chiarodia, Robin Hack and Tim Kleindienst are also unable to play due to injuries. The guests could probably arrive with Nicolas in goal, flanked by Sander, Elvedi and Diks in defense.

It remains to be seen whether St. Pauli can finally get three important points again in this duel. A draw is what is most often predicted; but with the momentum from the cup, the team is ready to give it their all to get their first league win since September. The pressure is on – now it’s time to go to the Millerntor and show what you can do!