Weserstadion in Bremen sets the stage for a compelling Bundesliga encounter as Werder Bremen hosts newly-promoted St. Pauli. This northern Germany derby pits Werder’s top-flight experience against St. Pauli’s impressive promotion campaign. The regional rivalry and contrasting styles make this a compelling match preview.
Our Werder Bremen vs St. Pauli betting preview provides expert analysis for this Bundesliga fixture. This comprehensive Werder Bremen vs St. Pauli match preview examines all key factors, serving as your definitive Werder Bremen vs St. Pauli preview for this derby encounter.
Werder Bremen vs St. Pauli Match Preview/Betting Preview
This northern derby features Werder Bremen’s attacking philosophy under Ole Werner against St. Pauli’s disciplined, organized approach that served them so well in their promotion campaign. The atmosphere at Weserstadion promises to be electric for this historic fixture.
Team Recent Form
Werder Bremen: WLLWD
St. Pauli: DWWLD
Key Stats
- Werder Bremen are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches against St. Pauli (W3, D2).
- St. Pauli have lost only 2 of their last 15 away matches across all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these rivals.
Correct Score Prediction
We predict a 2-2 draw. Werder Bremen’s attacking quality at home should see them score multiple goals, but St. Pauli’s organization and confidence from their promotion campaign make them capable of matching the hosts. A high-scoring draw seems likely in this competitive derby.
Werder Bremen vs St. Pauli H2H
- The teams have met 8 times in the Bundesliga since 2010.
- Werder Bremen have 3 wins, St. Pauli have 2 wins, with 3 draws.
- Six of the last seven encounters have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- The last meeting at Weserstadion ended in a 1-1 draw.
Pre Game Odds
- Werder Bremen to Win: 2.00
- Draw: 3.50
- St. Pauli to Win: 3.75
Team News Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen will be without defender Amos Pieper who is serving a suspension, but welcome back key striker Marvin Ducksch from a minor injury. Midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt remains doubtful with a muscle issue but could feature on the bench if he passes a late fitness test.
Team News St. Pauli
St. Pauli face concerns with striker Marcel Hartel managing fitness issues in the 2025 season following their promotion campaign, though he’s expected to start. Defender Eric Smith remains unavailable through injury, while experienced midfielder Jackson Irvine is confirmed fit despite recent squad rotation.
Predicted Line-ups
Werder Bremen (3-5-2): Zetterer; Veljković, Stark, Friedl; Weiser, Schmid, Stage, Lynen, Agu; Ducksch, Borré.
St. Pauli (4-1-3-2): Vasilj; Wahl, Metcalfe, Medic, Treu; Hartel; Saad, Irvine, Kemlein; Eggestein, Afolayan.
Werder Bremen vs St. Pauli Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Draw
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes
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