St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 20.04.2025

• Date and Time: April 20, 2025, 18:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany

St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview and Team News

St. Pauli Team News

St. Pauli’s three-game winless streak ended against Holstein Kiel (1-2), which further boosted the chances of their survival. The stoppage-time own goal from Max Geschwill turned out to be a decisive moment for St. Pauli, which secured the desired victory in a tough battle.

Now, the hosts are seven points clear of the relegation zone, and despite having an arduous schedule ahead, they are almost guaranteed to remain in the German top flight.

St. Pauli’s injury list is full of the club’s key players. Jackson Irvine, Karol Mets, James Sands and Adam Dzwigala are likely to miss the encounter due to injuries. 

St. Pauli predicted lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen

St. Pauli predicted lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-3): Vasilj; Van Der Heyden, Wahl, Nemeth; Treu, Smith, Guilavogui, Saliakas; Saad, Sinani, Afolayan.

Bayer Leverkusen Team News

Leverkusen failed to break through the barriers of a resilient Union Berlin in the last round, resulting in a goalless draw. This significantly reduced their chances of claiming the second Bundesliga trophy. While the gap with leaders Bayern is only six points, it seems like an impossible task.

Unlike last season, Leverkusen lack the mentality and prowess in the attack. Although they have produced magnificent comebacks this year as well, their team dynamics are far from ideal. 

Alongside the long-term injuries of Jeanuel Belocian, Mario Hermoso and Martin Terrier, Nathan Tella is also questionable for the upcoming clash. He was substituted after the first half against Union Berlin, and the Nigerian international’s participation is unclear. 

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup vs St. Pauli

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup vs St. Pauli (3-4-2-1): Hradecky; Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Adli, Wirtz; Boniface. 

St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction 

• Pick: Leverkusen to Win
• Odds: 1.65 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: St. Pauli 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Although Leverkusen only managed a draw in the last round, Xabi Alonso’s men are still a dominant force in the Bundesliga. They may not have repeated the 2023/24 results, but there is no doubt about their strength and the quality of their players.

In the last five H2H occasions, Leverkusen won three, and after an upsetting draw, they will look forward to clinching another convincing victory. Florian Wirtz has returned, and the German international will likely play a key role in this encounter.

St. Pauli, in spite of their previous triumph, are underdogs in the upcoming fixture. We think that the guests will dominate, and my first pick here is Leverkusen to win. 

St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 1.82 (22Bet)

Interestingly, despite their bottom position, St. Pauli are the fourth-best side in the Bundesliga in terms of conceded goals (35). On the other hand, they have also scored the fewest goals with 25. 

Nine out of St. Pauli’s last 11 meetings have ended with fewer than three goals. The visitors have had a rollercoaster season in that regard, as they have produced several goalless ties already. 

While Leverkusen are more efficient in the offset, given their rivals’ organized play in the defence, it is less likely we will see a high-scoring affair. Hence, our second pick would be under 2.5 goals. 

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