Stuttgart Faces St. Pauli in Bundesliga Matchup This Weekend

STUTTGART, Germany – The Bundesliga action continues this weekend as VfB Stuttgart takes on FC St. Pauli on Friday evening. Stuttgart, with only one win from three games so far, hopes to improve its standing against the visiting St. Pauli, who currently sits fourth in the league.

Stuttgart started the season with a disallowed goal against Freiburg, showcasing a frustrating start with their only victory coming against Borussia Monchengladbach in the second week of play. They have scored only three goals so far, with top scorer Ermiden Demirovic contributing just one. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß will be looking for a stronger performance from his side as they aim to move up from 12th place in the standings.

In contrast, St. Pauli is enjoying an unbeaten run, boasting two wins and one draw. It marks the first time in the club’s history that they’ve remained unbeaten in the first three matches of the season in top-flight German football. Their impressive comeback from a goal down against Augsburg last matchday impressed fans and will serve as motivation heading into the game.

The last eleven meetings between the two teams have seen Stuttgart winning nine times, with a single draw recorded in 2020 during the 2. Bundesliga. The current form suggests a more balanced matchup as both teams pulled off away wins against each other last season.

For Stuttgart, Jamie Leweling has been a standout player with two assists this season, while Daniel Sinani from St. Pauli has scored two goals and an assist. Both teams will look to their key players to lead the charge this Friday.

The match kicks off at 8:30 PM local time at the MHPArena, and fans hope to see a thrilling contest as each side fights for crucial points in this tightly contested league.