St Pauli — Hoffenheim : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

St. Pauli Recent Form

The Hamburg-based squad, St. Pauli, is striving to solidify its position in the Bundesliga for the second consecutive year, and so far, the “Pirates” have enjoyed a rather respectable start to their campaign. However, after an initial surge and positive results, they experienced a slump, but the international break for national team matches came at an opportune moment for Blessin’s proteges.

St. Pauli Performance Analysis

Three consecutive losses were disappointing: 0-2 against Stuttgart and 0-1 against Werder were away fixtures, while a 1-2 home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen was particularly frustrating, especially as the Hamburg team pressed the vice-champions throughout the match, and the result hardly reflected the game’s flow. Nevertheless, after the break, playing at home in front of the Millerntor crowd, there’s a chance to make amends for recent outcomes. For the match against Hoffenheim, Jones and Nemeth will be unavailable for the hosts, while Irvine and Wahl remain doubtful.

Hoffenheim Recent Form

Christian Ilzer’s Hoffenheim, much like St. Pauli, is currently positioned around the middle of the table, sitting at 12th-13th place. The team also started well with two wins in their first three matches, but subsequently, the “Villagers” encountered setbacks and lost 0-1 at home in Sinsheim to newcomers Köln before the break. The international pause also arrived at an opportune time for the dynamic team, allowing them to catch their breath.

Hoffenheim Team News

In Hamburg, the visitors will be without Göndre, Hložek, and Machida due to injuries.