St. Pauli vs Augsburg Preview, Prediction, Head-to-head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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3 Minutes Read
September 11, 2025

The Millerntor-Stadion sets the stage for a Bundesliga versus 2. Bundesliga clash as league leaders FC St. Pauli host top-flight side FC Augsburg in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals. St. Pauli, flying high under Fabian Hürzeler, are a formidable force at home with a passionate crowd behind them.

They face an Augsburg team that is comfortable in mid-table in the Bundesliga and can play with freedom. This clash between a confident, in-form underdog and an established top-division side creates a fascinating home vs away match preview with real potential for a cup shock.

Team Recent Form

St. Pauli: WWDWW

Augsburg: LDWLL

Key Stats

St. Pauli are unbeaten in their last 20 matches at the Millerntor-Stadion across all competitions.
Augsburg have won only one of their last five away matches in all competitions.
This is St. Pauli’s first DFB-Pokal quarter-final appearance since the 2005/06 season.

I predict the correct score will be St. Pauli 2 – 1 Augsburg. The magical atmosphere at the Millerntor, combined with St. Pauli’s incredible belief and organization under their young coach, will be the decisive factor. Augsburg’s inconsistent away form and the potential to underestimate their motivated second-division opponent will be their downfall. Expect a frantic, passionate match where the home side’s intensity secures a historic victory in extra time or with a late goal.

St. Pauli vs Augsburg H2H

The teams last met in the 2010/11 Bundesliga season, with Augsburg winning both encounters.
Their only DFB-Pokal meeting was in 2010, a 1-0 victory for Augsburg.
St. Pauli’s last victory against Augsburg was a 2-0 win in the 2. Bundesliga back in 2008.
This is the first meeting between the two clubs in over a decade.

Pre Game Odds

St. Pauli Win: 6/5
Draw: 12/5
Augsburg Win: 2/1

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

St. Pauli will be without key midfielder Eric Smith due to suspension. However, they have no significant injury concerns and will be able to field their typical well-drilled starting eleven. Striker Marcel Hartel, the team’s top scorer, will be crucial to their chances.

Team News Away

Augsburg have several injury concerns. First-choice goalkeeper Finn Dahmen is a major doubt, while key defender Felix Uduokhai is also sidelined. Playmaker Arne Maier is suspended, which could disrupt their creativity in midfield.