St Pauli vs Heidenheim Prediction 13 December 2025
🔊 This Saturday afternoon in Hamburg, a clash of the underdogs unfolds as St. Pauli host Heidenheim at the Millerntor. The hosts managed to break their losing streak in the last round, while the visitors arrive riding a two-game winning streak. For Alexander Blessin's squad, it's an opportunity to level on points with Frank Schmidt's team, who in turn have a chance to escape the relegation zone. Whose desire will prove stronger? Let's delve into this matchup and make a prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the 2024/25 season, St. Pauli fell to Heidenheim 0-2 at home, but in the return fixture, they exacted revenge with the same scoreline, securing three crucial points that ultimately helped them avoid relegation.
Head-to-head statistics St Pauli - Heidenheim
St. Pauli Team Overview
🟤 In their Bundesliga clash with newly-promoted Cologne, St. Pauli ended a nine-match losing streak with a 1-1 draw. Ricky-Jade Jones, making his first appearance this season after a lengthy recovery from a shoulder injury, secured the point for the team. The "Pirates" remain second-to-last in the standings, but a win this weekend would see them draw level on points with Heidenheim.
⚪ Despite the draw in Cologne, St. Pauli's winless streak in the Bundesliga has stretched to 10 matches, edging closer to the club's all-time low of 12 winless games set in the 2010/11 season. In six of their 13 league matches this season, St. Pauli have failed to find the net - only Mainz have a worse record. They've also lost their last three home Bundesliga fixtures without scoring. However, buoyed by their success in the DFB-Pokal, where the "Pirates" overcame Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 in the Round of 16, they head into their home game on a two-match unbeaten run.
Match Results: St. Pauli
Heidenheim Team Overview
🔴 Last Saturday, Heidenheim secured their second consecutive victory. Just like in the match against Union Berlin (2-1), the winning goal against Freiburg (2-1) came in stoppage time. Patrick Mainka and Stefan Schimmer emerged as the key figures for the red-blue-whites. Notably, six out of Heidenheim's 12 goals this season have been scored by substitutes, including Schimmer's winner last weekend.
🔵 Frank Schmidt's side has climbed to 16th place - the relegation playoff spot in the Bundesliga - leading St. Pauli by three points and Mainz by five. They are just one point shy of safety. The upcoming away game could not only secure a third straight win but also lift them out of the relegation zone if Wolfsburg drop points in Gladbach.
Match Results: Heidenheim
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St. Pauli
🎙 Head coach Alexander Blessin after the draw with Cologne: "Considering how today's game unfolded, we're very pleased with the late goal. In the first half, we played with great confidence and won possession in the areas we targeted. We also managed to break out of their counter-press effectively, but lacked clarity in the final third. In the second half, we were punished on the counter after a set piece. Our positional play lacked precision, even though it was our third game in a week with tired players on the field. That's why I'm happy we managed to get a result. We've been on the receiving end a lot this year, so today we had a bit of luck. It was a good week, and we can build on it."
❌ Andreas Untondji and David Nemeth will be unavailable for the match.
Heidenheim
🎙 Frank Schmidt after the victory over Freiburg: "I'm pleased with my team's performance. In the first half, we aimed to increase the pressure but couldn't quite find our rhythm in counter-pressing, which allowed Freiburg to dominate possession and control the game. We conceded again just before halftime and had to fight back. In the second half, the team grew stronger. We knew that if we leveled the score, we could win the match. We didn't sit back in defense. Momentum is always crucial in football - you have to believe in yourself, and such successes are a huge boost. It's another memorable day at Schlossberg for our fans and team. We're thrilled to have secured three crucial points in the battle for survival."
❌ Budu Zivzivadze, Leart Paqarada, Frank Feller, Mikkel Kaufmann, and Sirlord Conteh remain unavailable.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Soren Storks. He officiated in Hamburg during the 12th round, where Hamburg defeated Stuttgart 3-2 at the Volksparkstadion, issuing six yellow cards. On average, after 13 rounds, St. Pauli players receive 1.8 cautions per match, while Heidenheim averages 1.6. Our pick: Heidenheim's individual total of fewer than 2.5 yellow cards - this bet has been successful in Frank Schmidt's team's last 11 matches.
⚽ Goal Prediction
This clash features two of the league's least prolific teams: St. Pauli with 11 goals (the same as Mainz) and Heidenheim with 12. St. Pauli have conceded in 13 consecutive matches, so our choice is a goal for Heidenheim, considering the current form of the visiting team.
🚩 Corner Prediction
The "Pirates" average 5.2 corners per match, while the "Red-Blue-Whites" tally 4.8. We anticipate St. Pauli's individual total of over 4.5 corners, given their territorial advantage and the level of their opponent.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are unbeaten in their last two matches, consistently finding the net but also conceding goals. St. Pauli have allowed goals in their last 13 encounters, which suggests the visitors will score here as well. However, we predict a total of under 2.5 goals, a trend that has held in the last five head-to-head meetings between these sides. Additionally, the "Pirates" have failed to score in their previous three Bundesliga home games at the Millerntor-Stadion. Both teams recognize the significance of this game, even though it's only the 14th round of the season. We anticipate a closely contested battle and consider a draw likely: a 1-1 stalemate.
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