Wolfsburg under pressure: St. Pauli toxic in the relegation battle!

Wolfsburg under pressure: St. Pauli toxic in the relegation battle!

On Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, VfL Wolfsburg and FC St. Pauli met in the Volkswagen Arena. The game brought with it some interesting aspects as both teams are currently on different paths in the league. Betting base reports that Wolfsburg lost 8-1 to FC Bayern last weekend, while St. Pauli was unable to play a game against RB Leipzig due to adverse weather conditions.

Wolfsburg are currently in 14th place with 15 points, while St. Pauli is just three points behind them in 16th place. The situation for St. Pauli is serious as they are tied with Heidenheim in 17th place, meaning they are in a relegation battle. Both teams have to score, Wolfsburg to finally qualify for the Europa League and St. Pauli to stay in class.

Direct duels and statistics

The record between Wolfsburg and St. Pauli is a chapter in itself: In six Bundesliga duels there were five draws and only one win for the Kiezkicker, and that was way back in 1994. What is particularly noteworthy is that Wolfsburg always drew in the last four home games against St. Pauli. Wolfsburg's defensive condition is worrying, after all they have the worst defense in the league with 36 goals conceded - on a par with Heidenheim. They also conceded 12 goals in the last two league games.

St. Pauli, on the other hand, are unbeaten in their last three league games, but have only won once in eight away games, plus five defeats and two draws. This statistic highlights the struggles of both teams as they each try to overcome their weak spots and rally.

Game progression and turning points

As is often the case in football, this duel did not lack some exciting turning points. Kicker reports that Wolfsburg built up more pressure in the second half, but the clear conversion of chances left a lot to be desired. St. Pauli hardly had any offensive actions and seemed trapped in their own half. The penalty that Kaminski took did not bring the hoped-for winning points because St. Pauli's goalkeeper Vasilj was on point and prevented further goals.

Nevertheless, both teams are hungry for points. While Wolfsburg had more possession and tried to take control, they didn't score any goals despite several attempts. The strong defensive work of Vasilj and the St. Pauli team withstood the pressure and prevented a defeat. The five minutes of stoppage time showed the fighting spirit on both sides, but the final whistle after the 90th minute only resulted in another draw. This wasn't much progress for either team, the pressure remains high.

Even with only two goals in the last seven league games, St. Pauli urgently needs to improve to get out of the danger zone. European hope remains for Wolfsburg, who have shown a knack for scoring shots, but their defense may jeopardize this run.

The encounter in the Volkswagen Arena was also another example of the unpredictability of this game, which once again shows that statistics only have a limited influence on the outcome. The fans can look forward to the next games of both teams - because there is still a lot in the air!