St Pauli vs FSV Mainz Prediction 05.10.2024 | Bundesliga

• Competition: Germany - Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, 5th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18.30 CEST
• Venue: Millerntor-Stadion (Hamburg)

As they seek to carry their positive energy forward, St. Pauli will entertain FSV Mainz at the Millerntor-Stadion for matchday six of the German Bundesliga on Saturday.

After 12 unsuccessful attempts, St Pauli have finally achieved their long-awaited promotion back to Germany's top division by winning the 2. Bundesliga last season, and their main focus will be on maintaining their status within the elite tier. The Neighbourhood Kickers couldn’t have imagined a worse start to their return with three losses in three matches, but since then, they have woken up completely, first frustrating RB Leipzig to a goalless draw before claiming a three-goal rout against Freiburg last week.

The next challenge for the newcomers will be against FSV Mainz, a team that have established itself as one of the most consistent members of the Bundesliga, boasting a 16-year tenure, although they narrowly avoided relegation in the final weeks last term and will now look to provide less stress to their faithful. At this point, Die Nullfunfer are dealing with earlier fluctuations in form, as they have managed to put five points on the board from as many matches, enough to take 12th place, two points above the dreaded dotted line.

St. Pauli vs FSV Mainz Betting Tips: BTTS

After a long 13-year break, the two sides are renewing their rivalry, and as both teams enter Saturday's contest with equal chances of achieving maximum points, we expect an entertaining match where each net will ripple at least once. The hosts St. Pauli are radiating with confidence after crushing Freiburg 3-0 in the previous round, and they will be eager to see their attacking line shine once again against Mainz, who shipped an average of two goals across their last four top-tier outings. Despite the draft blowing in their defense, Die Nullfunfer have been very adept in front of goal, as last week's 0-2 collapse at the hands of Heidenheim marks the only case they have fired blank this term out of six competitive matches. Both teams will desperately want to head into the international break with a positive mindset, but since neither side looks reliable at the back, we envision the points being shared at Millerntor-Stadion in an exciting clash.