Freiburg Survive Scare to Edge Struggling St. Pauli 2-1

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. In a tense six-pointer where the lead changed hands, Freiburg's defensive balance proved decisive against a St. Pauli side fighting for survival.

Lienhart's Masterclass Anchors Freiburg's Defence

The intensity was suffocating from kick-off—two teams clawing for points in a relegation shadow. Freiburg controlled the tempo with 60 per cent possession, but it was Philipp Lienhart who truly commanded the pitch. The centre-back's rating of 8.0 reflected a performance of clinical precision: blocks, interceptions, and the occasional creative pass to spark counters. Lienhart was the bedrock upon which Freiburg built their victory, turning St. Pauli's desperate attacks into wasted motion.

Suzuki Strikes Early, Eggestein Seals It

Yannik Suzuki's 40th-minute opener gave Freiburg the psychological edge. Yet St. Pauli refused to fold—Lukas Oppie's 69th-minute finish, set up by Chris Metcalfe, sparked genuine alarm in the Freiburg ranks. That lead change threatened to unravel the hosts' composure. Instead, it proved merely a final gasp. Marcel Eggestein's calm finish in the 50th minute, assisted by Jude Beste, restored order and sealed Freiburg's escape.

St. Pauli's Nightmare Deepens

St. Pauli's plight is now undeniable: five consecutive defeats, seven points from ten matches, a catastrophic -11 goal difference. The corner pressure told the story—Freiburg earned 12 set-pieces to St. Pauli's three, a graphic illustration of territorial dominance. Freiburg's 87 per cent pass accuracy against St. Pauli's 75 per cent underscored the gulf in control. Yet even this victory leaves Freiburg fragile: 13 points from ten games is no platform for comfort. Both sides remain locked in the Bundesliga's cold embrace.