Match Details
The match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC St. Pauli is scheduled to take place on December 7, 2024, at the BayArena. This Bundesliga fixture presents an interesting clash between two teams with different ambitions for the season. The odds heavily favor Bayer Leverkusen as they are considered strong favorites to secure a victory.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other twice in their history, with Bayer Leverkusen winning both encounters. In their most recent meeting back in November 2010, Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over FC St. Pauli.
Team Form: Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen has been enjoying a solid run of form recently across various competitions. They have won four out of their last six matches while losing only one and drawing another one. Their attacking prowess has been evident during this period, scoring an impressive total of 14 goals.
In the Bundesliga standings, Bayer Leverkusen currently sits in third position with 23 points from twelve matches played so far this season. With a goal difference of +9, they have shown resilience both defensively and offensively.
Their most recent match was against Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal competition where they secured an impressive away victory by defeating them 1-0 thanks to a goal from N.Tella in the69th minute.
Team Form: FC St.Pauli
FC St.Pauli’s performance has been inconsistent lately, particularly when playing away from home.They have managed just two wins out of their last six matches overall but struggled more significantly on their travels.Their record shows that they lost three games and drew once while conceding nine goals during these away fixtures.In terms of league standing,the team finds themselves in the 15th position with only 11 points from twelve matches played.
In their most recent match, FC St.Pauli secured a convincing home victory against Holstein Kiel, winning by a scoreline of 3-1. This result will undoubtedly boost their confidence heading into this fixture against Bayer Leverkusen.
Key Players
For Bayer Leverkusen, Nathan Tella has been an influential figure upfront. He has consistently found the back of the net and provided crucial goals for his team throughout the season. Another player to watch out for is Florian Wirtz who has shown great creativity and playmaking ability in midfield.
On the other hand, FC St.Pauli’s Johannes Eggestein has been one of their standout performers recently. His goal-scoring prowess and ability to create chances make him a key threat going forward. Additionally,Morgan Guilavogui’s contributions as an attacker cannot be overlooked either,having scored important goals during previous fixtures.
Statistical Insights
Bayer Leverkusen boasts an impressive attacking record so far this season, having scored 28 goals in just twelve Bundesliga matches.Their offensive firepower combined with solid defensive performances gives them a significant advantage over FC St.Pauli.
Meanwhile,the away form of FC St.Pauli raises concerns as they have struggled defensively when playing on unfamiliar grounds.They have conceded eight goals while scoring seven in six away games which could pose problems against such potent opposition like Bayer Leverkusen.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St Pauli
Based on current form and historical head-to-head records,Bayer Leverkusen are expected to dominate this encounter at home.FC.St Paulis’ struggles both offensively and defensively suggest that it will be difficult for them to contain BayerLeverkusens’ attacking threats.Therefore, a comfortable victory for Bayer Leverkusen with a scoreline of ..
Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 FC St Pauli
