{"id":1426752,"date":"2026-01-29T10:40:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426752"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:40:36","slug":"match-preview-augsburg-vs-st-pauli-31-01-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-augsburg-vs-st-pauli-31-01-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Augsburg vs St Pauli: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two sides fighting to escape the bottom end of the Bundesliga<\/a> table meet as Augsburg<\/a> host St Pauli<\/a> this weekend. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both have struggled for consistency and defensive solidity, but Augsburg\u2019s slightly better attacking output sets up an intriguing battle at the WWK Arena. Kick-off is set for Saturday at 14:30, with both teams desperate for points to move away from the relegation zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on current form, head-to-head trends, and underlying stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Augsburg to win, given their home advantage and higher goal output, but both teams’ shaky defences suggest value elsewhere too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Augsburg to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n20\/21 @ Bet365<\/a>
(51.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Augsburg because they have scored 22 goals (1.16 per game) compared to St Pauli’s 16, and have already beaten St Pauli at home in the last three meetings. Their attacking edge and home advantage tilt it their way.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michael Gregoritsch Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(31.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nGregoritsch is Augsburg’s most reliable goal threat and faces a St Pauli side that has conceded 31 goals in 18 matches. With neither defence offering much resistance, he looks a solid candidate to get on the scoresheet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both teams are in a relegation dogfight, but Augsburg’s haul of 19 points from 19 games keeps them just outside the drop zone, while St Pauli remain in deeper trouble with only 14 points from 19. Neither side has managed a consistent run, with win percentages of 26% and 17% respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Augsburg<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Pauli<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n-15<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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