Augsburg vs St Pauli Prediction 31 January 2026
📊 Clash of the underdogs at the "WWK Arena": Augsburg host St. Pauli in the 20th round. The hosts have seen a slight improvement since Manuel Baum took charge, yet their gap from the relegation zone remains narrow. The visitors are still languishing at the bottom of the table, but they managed to draw their last two matches. In the first half of the season, the Hamburg side defeated the Bavarians on their home turf. Can Augsburg claim revenge?
Head-to-Head
📊 In the first round, St. Pauli turned the tide in their third-round match, securing their first-ever Bundesliga victory over Augsburg (2-1). Last season, the encounter at the WWK Arena ended with a win for the home side - 3-1.
Head-to-head statistics Augsburg - St Pauli
Augsburg Team Overview
🔴 Augsburg ended Bayern's unbeaten run in the Bundesliga with a surprising victory at the Allianz Arena in the 19th round (2-1). Beyond goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, who made five saves, key figures in the match included Arttu Schaves and Han-Noah Massengo, both of whom found the back of the net.
⚪ Under interim head coach Manuel Baum, the Fuggerstädter have lost just two of their seven league matches, remaining undefeated at home with one win and three draws at the WWK Arena. With nine points from their last seven rounds, Augsburg have extended their gap from the relegation zone to four points, sitting in 13th place. A victory on Saturday, given favorable circumstances, could lift Augsburg to tenth in the standings by the end of the round.
Match Results: Augsburg
St. Pauli Team Overview
🟤 Alexander Blessin's team have lost just two of their last seven matches, and two consecutive draws offer hope for retaining their Bundesliga status. Following a goalless draw in the Hamburg derby last Friday, the "Pirates" played their rescheduled home game of Matchday 16 against Leipzig (1-1) on Tuesday, where they managed to snatch a draw in injury time thanks to a penalty converted by Martijn Kars.
⚪ St. Pauli are winless in five consecutive rounds and sit 17th with 14 points. The team has also scored the fewest goals in the league-17, the same as bottom-placed Heidenheim. Despite this, the visitors can pose problems for Augsburg, as they have demonstrated twice recently in an away match against Borussia Dortmund (2-3).
Match Results: St. Pauli
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Augsburg
🎙️ Manuel Baum after the match against Bayern: "Today, we defended very well. It was important for us not only to defend deep but also to be proactive. Especially in the second half, we defended at varying heights, repeatedly disrupting Bayern's rhythm. I believe the team grew throughout the match and increasingly believed that we could win. Ultimately, we succeeded, and with more consistency, we could have scored one or two more goals towards the end."
❌ Center-back Chrislain Matsima continues his recovery. Midfielder Kristijan Jakić, who missed the match against Bayern, remains questionable.
St. Pauli
🎙️ Alexander Blessin after the match against Leipzig: "We started the game well and were solid in one-on-one situations. We maintained a compact shape and delivered a strong defensive performance. We had some good spells with the ball, but at times we were too careless and rushed. Nevertheless, we did many things right. Then we conceded a goal that we could have prevented, and you think, damn, we've had too many games like this. We kept believing and eventually made it 1-1. At some point, we'll need wins, but for now, this result is also important."
❌ Andres Untodji, David Nemeth, and Connor Metcalfe remain sidelined.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Sascha Stegemann has been appointed as the main referee for the clash at the WWK Arena. In his last ten matches, the German referee has averaged 3.4 yellow cards per game. Augsburg's average number of cautions remains the highest in the league at 2.6, while St. Pauli averages 1.6. We opt for over 3.5 yellow cards - this outcome has been recorded in the last three head-to-head encounters between these teams in the Bundesliga.
⚽ Goal Prediction
We've already noted Augsburg's unbeaten home run under Manuel Baum, but it's also important to highlight St. Pauli's resilience, having scored in 6 of their last 7 away matches. Thus, a high-odds option is both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
The hosts average 4.4 corners after 19 rounds, while the visitors average 5. St. Pauli's individual total over 3.5 corners has come through in seven consecutive matches. We'll go with this option.
Editor's Prediction
Augsburg are on a roll after a three-match unbeaten streak, highlighted by a sensational victory over Bayern - team morale is currently high. St Pauli, on the other hand, have endured two tough home matches, had less time for recovery and preparation, and have struggled significantly on the road: in their last nine away games, the "pirates" have managed just two draws and suffered seven defeats. We predict an Augsburg victory and suggest that the rematch could end with the same scoreline as the first round encounter - 2-1.
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