Round 15 - Bundesliga
1. FSV Mainz 05 VS FC St. Pauli
MEWA ARENA
21 December, 2025
Overview:
Bundesliga Round 15 meeting at MEWA Arena: struggling Mainz (home) host low-scoring St. Pauli (away). Both teams sit in the relegation/low-mid zone, recent forms mixed — Mainz have shown slight defensive improvement while St. Pauli remain compact and organized on transitions.
Recent H2H results: Mainz unbeaten vs St. Pauli (4 wins in last 4 H2H meetings).
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Expect Mainz to control possession and probe centrally while St. Pauli sit slightly deeper and attempt quick transitions; set pieces and second-ball duels will be decisive; Mainz may push wing-backs higher which opens space for Pauli counters.
Mainz's slightly better home possession and H2H dominance increase their chances despite low scoring; St. Pauli's compact defensive shape and recent away resilience temper the margin — set pieces and transitional moments tilt outcome toward Mainz.
Last Update: 20-12-2025
Stats:
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | FC St. Pauli |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 0.93 | 0.93 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.52 | 0.22 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern | 20 | 3 | 1 | 63 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 15 | 7 | 2 | 52 |
| 3 | Hoffenheim | 14 | 4 | 6 | 46 |
| 4 | Stuttgart | 14 | 4 | 6 | 46 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 13 | 5 | 6 | 44 |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 12 | 4 | 7 | 40 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 9 | 7 | 8 | 34 |
| 8 | Freiburg | 9 | 6 | 9 | 33 |
| 9 | Augsburg | 9 | 4 | 11 | 31 |
| 10 | Union Berlin | 7 | 7 | 10 | 28 |
| 11 | HSV | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26 |
| 12 | M'gladbach | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| 14 | Mainz | 5 | 8 | 11 | 23 |
| 15 | St. Pauli | 6 | 5 | 13 | 23 |
| 16 | Bremen | 5 | 7 | 12 | 22 |
| 17 | Wolfsburg | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 |
| 18 | Heidenheim | 3 | 5 | 16 | 14 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kane | FCB | ENG | 24 | 30 | 4 |
| D. Undav | VFB | GER | 20 | 14 | 3 |
| L. Díaz | FCB | COL | 23 | 13 | 8 |
| S. Guirassy | BVB | GUI | 24 | 11 | N/A |