The Bundesliga returns after the international break with a fascinating clash as newly promoted St. Pauli hosts FC Augsburg at the Millerntor-Stadion. Both teams have shown promise in their early-season campaigns and will be looking to build on their momentum.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueBundesligaSeptember 14, 20252:30 PMMillerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany
Team Form and Analysis:
St. Pauli has had an impressive start to their return to the Bundesliga, remaining unbeaten with a win and a draw in their first two matches. They began their season with an incredible 3-3 comeback draw against Borussia Dortmund and followed it up with a historic 2-0 victory over local rivals Hamburg SV. The hosts have shown great resilience and attacking firepower, but they will be tested by an Augsburg side that has also started the season well. St. Pauli will be hoping that the international break has not scuppered their hard-earned momentum.
FC Augsburg, meanwhile, has also had a strong start to the season, with a win and a loss in their first two matches. The visitors secured a surprising 3-1 away victory over Freiburg on the opening weekend and then gave defending champions Bayern Munich a scare in a narrow 3-2 defeat. Under new manager Sandro Wagner, Augsburg has shown a dynamic, high-pressing style of play. They will be looking to capitalize on St. Pauli’s defensive vulnerabilities and continue their impressive away form.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is in favor of FC Augsburg, but the recent matchups have been more balanced. Their last encounter at the Millerntor-Stadion ended in a 1-1 draw. This will be a classic Bundesliga clash between a team that relies on a physical, direct style of play and one that favors a more technical, possession-based approach.
Player to Watch:
St. Pauli: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Andreas Hountondji and Danel Sinani, who both have two goals in the opening two games. They will be looked upon to provide a much-needed attacking spark for the home side.
FC Augsburg: The focus for Augsburg will be on their in-form midfielder Kristijan Jakić, who scored a goal and provided an assist in their last match against Bayern. New signings Fabian Rieder and Elias Saad, who scored for their national teams during the international break, could also have an impact.
Prediction:
Given St. Pauli’s excellent recent form and their home advantage, they are the slight favorites to win this match. However, FC Augsburg’s impressive away victory over Freiburg and their brave performance against Bayern show that they are a team not to be underestimated. A narrow home victory for St. Pauli or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the St. Pauli vs FC Augsburg match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: Sky Sports Football, Sky Go
USA: ESPN+, FuboTV, Sling TV
Canada: DAZN
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
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