St. Pauli vs VfL Wolfsburg Prediction, Preview and Stats

Germany flag 2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Millerntor-Stadion Tomorrow - 1:30 PM
Bundesliga
St. Pauli PAU
Versus
VfL Wolfsburg WOB
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 1:30 PM
Round 34 Regular Season

CONTEXT

St. Pauli host VfL Wolfsburg at Millerntor-Stadion in the Bundesliga's 2025/2026 regular season, a match brimming with relegation stakes. Both clubs hover near the drop zone, with St. Pauli in 17th and Wolfsburg one place higher at 16th. Wolfsburg carry a structural edge, boasting a power score of 74.91 against St. Pauli's 71.78, equating to a 3.1-point advantage that underscores their slight superiority. Form metrics amplify this gap, as Wolfsburg's 15.06 dwarfs the hosts' 7.33, signaling better recent momentum. Projections reflect a competitive split: St. Pauli at 43.4%, draw 27.4%, and Wolfsburg 29.2%, hinting at home advantage balancing the scales. Set piece and efficiency data prove elusive, with low-confidence proxies limiting tactical depth. St. Pauli's fervent support could ignite their attack, yet Wolfsburg's underlying strengths position them to exploit transitions effectively. This encounter shapes as a gritty battle for survival points.

TL;DR

  • Structural: VfL Wolfsburg holds a 3.1-point power advantage with a score of 74.91 over St. Pauli's 71.78.
  • Form: Wolfsburg's form score stands at 15.06, well ahead of St. Pauli's 7.33.
  • Squad: St. Pauli occupy 17th in the Bundesliga, directly below Wolfsburg in 16th.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics unavailable due to absent detailed tracking.
  • Set pieces: Set piece stats use low-confidence proxies with no xG data for either side.
  • xVariable: xG-based variables not available, restricting advanced analysis.
  • Market: Projection split: St. Pauli 43.4% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.4% (Δ+0%) | VfL Wolfsburg 29.2% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
St. Pauli A. Blessin
A. Blessin
VS
VfL Wolfsburg VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
0.87
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.83
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
RB Leipzig Rank: 87 D
FSV Mainz 05 Rank: 80 L
Heidenheim Rank: 70 L
FC Köln Rank: 75 D
FC Bayern München Rank: 100 L
FC Union Berlin Rank: 74 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Bayern München Rank: 100 D
SC Freiburg Rank: 82 D
Borussia Mönchengladbach Rank: 75 D
FC Union Berlin Rank: 74 W
Eintracht Frankfurt Rank: 80 L
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Rank: 90 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 4 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home St. Pauli
43.4%
Draw
27.44%
Away VfL Wolfsburg
29.16%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.78
74.91
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
St. Pauli
VfL Wolfsburg
Power Score
71.78
74.91
League Position
17
16
Global Rank
166
119

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
St. Pauli Opponent-weighted form score
VfL Wolfsburg Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) St. Pauli VfL Wolfsburg

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

St. Pauli PAU Home
5 matches
VfL Wolfsburg WOB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
4
Draws
4
1
Losses
0
Goals
5
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
5
-1
Goal Difference
+1

Data last updated: 2026-05-09T01:10:33+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 16, 2026, 01:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany · Round 34 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Millerntor-Stadion
Capacity :
29546
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

22
Nikola Vasilj
Nikola Vasilj Goalkeeper
30
Simon Spari
Simon Spari Goalkeeper
1
Ben Alexander Voll
Ben Alexander Voll Goalkeeper
47
Emil Gazdov
Emil Gazdov Goalkeeper
5
Hauke Wahl
Hauke Wahl Defender
21
Lars Ritzka
Lars Ritzka Defender
2
Manolis Saliakas
Manolis Saliakas Defender
3
Karol Mets
Karol Mets Defender
25
Adam Dźwigała
Adam Dźwigała Defender
8
Eric Anders Smith
Eric Anders Smith Defender
11
Arkadiusz Pyrka
Arkadiusz Pyrka Defender
4
David Nemeth
David Nemeth Defender
23
Louis Oppie
Louis Oppie Defender
14
Finley Stevens
Finley Stevens Defender
15
Tomoya Ando
Tomoya Ando Defender
34
Jannik Thomas Robatsch
Jannik Thomas Robatsch Defender
7
Jackson Irvine
Jackson Irvine Midfielder
20
Mathias Rasmussen
Mathias Rasmussen Midfielder
10
Danel Sinani
Danel Sinani Midfielder
6
James Sands
James Sands Midfielder
24
Connor Metcalfe
Connor Metcalfe Midfielder
16
Joel Chima Fujita
Joel Chima Fujita Midfielder
42
Marwin Reiner Ian Schmitz
Marwin Reiner Ian Schmitz Midfielder
44
Nick Schmidt
Nick Schmidt Midfielder
19
Martijn Kaars
Martijn Kaars Attacker
28
Mathias Pereira Lage
Mathias Pereira Lage Attacker
18
Taichi Hara
Taichi Hara Attacker
27
Andreas Hountondji
Andreas Hountondji Attacker
26
Ricky Jade-Jones
Ricky Jade-Jones Attacker
9
Abdoulie Ceesay
Abdoulie Ceesay Attacker

Squad

29
Marius Müller
Marius Müller Goalkeeper
12
Pavao Pervan
Pavao Pervan Goalkeeper
1
Kamil Grabara
Kamil Grabara Goalkeeper
30
Jakub Zieliński
Jakub Zieliński Goalkeeper
21
Joakim Mæhle
Joakim Mæhle Defender
3
Denis Vavro
Denis Vavro Defender
13
Rogério Oliveira da Silva
Rogério Oliveira da Silva Defender
15
Moritz Jenz
Moritz Jenz Defender
2
Kilian Fischer
Kilian Fischer Defender
4
Konstantinos Koulierakis
Konstantinos Koulierakis Defender
14
Jenson Seelt
Jenson Seelt Defender
25
Aaron Zehnter
Aaron Zehnter Defender
6
Jeanuel Belocian
Jeanuel Belocian Defender
26
Sael Kumbedi Nseke
Sael Kumbedi Nseke Defender
33
Cleiton Santana dos Santos
Cleiton Santana dos Santos Defender
18
Jonas Adjei Adjetey
Jonas Adjei Adjetey Defender
41
Jan Bürger
Jan Bürger Defender
24
Christian Dannemann Eriksen
Christian Dannemann Eriksen Midfielder
27
Maximilian Arnold
Maximilian Arnold Midfielder
31
Yannick Gerhardt
Yannick Gerhardt Midfielder
10
Lovro Majer
Lovro Majer Midfielder
32
Mattias Svanberg
Mattias Svanberg Midfielder
5
Vinicius de Souza Costa
Vinicius de Souza Costa Midfielder
40
Kevin Paredes
Kevin Paredes Midfielder
8
Bence Dárdai
Bence Dárdai Midfielder
37
Pharell Hensel
Pharell Hensel Midfielder
23
Jonas Older Wind
Jonas Older Wind Attacker
19
Jesper Lindstrøm
Jesper Lindstrøm Attacker
39
Patrick Wimmer
Patrick Wimmer Attacker
9
Mohamed El Amine Amoura
Mohamed El Amine Amoura Attacker
17
Dzenan Pejcinovic
Dzenan Pejcinovic Attacker
11
Adam Daghim
Adam Daghim Attacker
7
Kento Shiogai
Kento Shiogai Attacker

CONCLUSION

Wolfsburg's superior power rating and form give them a tangible edge in this relegation six-pointer, though St. Pauli's home venue at Millerntor-Stadion introduces volatility. Lacking set piece and efficiency insights, the contest hinges on raw momentum and execution under pressure. St. Pauli must harness crowd energy to counter Wolfsburg's strengths, potentially forcing a draw in a cagey affair. Yet, the visitors' 3.1-point advantage suggests resilience to secure at least a point, vital for both in their climb from the bottom. Expect defensive focus and opportunistic strikes to define the result.

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