Bundesliga Gameweek 8
Eintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 FT FC St. Pauli
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
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Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' J. Burkardt (C. Y. Uzun)
HT
56' J. Burkardt (F. Chaibi)
↓ A. Hountondji ↑C. Metcalfe 61'
↓ M. Pereira Lage ↑O. Afolayan 61'
↓ M. Kaars ↑A. Ceesay 70'
71' ↓ C. Y. Uzun ↑M. Gotze
71' ↓ A. Knauff ↑J. Bahoya
78' ↓ J. Burkardt ↑E. Wahi
↓ K. Mets ↑J. Irvine 86'
86' ↓ R. Doan ↑N. Collins
86' ↓ F. Chaibi ↑H. Larsson
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Michael Zetterer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rasmus Kristensen 
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
90
Passes
15
Duels
Robin Koch 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Arthur Theate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ellyes Skhiri 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ritsu Dōan 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Farès Chaïbi 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Can Yılmaz Uzun
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nathaniel Brown 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Ansgar Knauff 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Jonathan Burkardt 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.9
Rating
BENCH
Kauã Santos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aurèle Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pharrell Collins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahmoud Dahoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michy Batshuayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC St. Pauli
Goalkeepers
Nikola Vasilj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hauke Wahl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karol Mets
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Emmanouil Saliakas
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Danel Sinani
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Joel Chima Fujita
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Louis Oppie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Andréas Hountondji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Mathias Pereira Lage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
Martijn Kaars
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Ben Voll
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arkadiusz Pyrka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lars Ritzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Dźwigała
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Irvine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Melker Ahlstrand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Connor Metcalfe
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abdoulie Ceesay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oladapo Afolayan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 05/11/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 2 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 01/11/2025 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 10/30/2019 | FC St. Pauli | 1 - 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | DFB Pokal | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 12/19/2011 | FC St. Pauli | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 07/25/2011 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | Commerzbank-Arena |
10/25/2025
05/11/2025
01/11/2025
10/30/2019
12/19/2011
07/25/2011
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
FC St. Pauli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +26
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -12
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Eintracht Frankfurt
FC St. Pauli
Eintracht Frankfurt
FC St. Pauli
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Burkardt's Clinical Brace Sends Frankfurt Up the Table
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A masterclass in ruthless efficiency: Jonathan Burkardt's two-goal display transforms Frankfurt's intensity into a 2-0 rout, reinforcing their credentials as genuine title contenders.
The Forward Who Couldn't Be Contained
At the Deutsche Bank Park, Burkardt delivered a performance that left St. Pauli's defence in tatters. Two clinical finishes—the first in the 36th minute courtesy of C. Y. Uzun's assist, the second in the 56th from F. Chaibi—showcased the striker's predatory instinct. His 8.9 rating underscores a stakes-defining performance. Frankfurt's pressing suffocated the Hamburgers, and Burkardt punished every opening with surgical precision. St. Pauli's backline, already fragile this season, simply had no answers.
Balance Obliterated, Superiority Undeniable
Frankfurt controlled the balance from kickoff. Fifty-one percent possession and an 86 percent pass accuracy rate (473 of 552) painted a picture of complete command. The defensive partnership of Rasmus Kristensen and Arthur Theate stood immovable—both rated 7.6 and 7.5 respectively—while St. Pauli managed just one shot on target. The Expected Goals tell the brutal truth: Frankfurt 2.26, St. Pauli 0.39. A chasm.
St. Pauli's Relegation Battle Turns Critical
This defeat represents far more than another loss for St. Pauli. With seven points from eight matches and five consecutive defeats, the club is in free fall. Frankfurt, meanwhile, sits sixth on 13 points and cements itself as a genuine threat. While Burkardt chases silverware, St. Pauli fights for survival.
Key Questions
What made Jonathan Burkardt the Man of the Match?
His two clinical finishes in the 36th and 56th minutes, combined with intelligent positioning and relentless pressing, epitomised Frankfurt's dominance.
How dire is St. Pauli's situation?
Five consecutive defeats and a 0.39 xG output signal existential peril. Defensive fragility is now a relegation-level crisis.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Stakes Meet European Aspirations
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. While Frankfurt aim to cement their status in the upper echelons, St. Pauli arrive at Deutsche Bank Park desperately needing to arrest a freefall toward the basement.
The Setup
The narrative in Frankfurt is one of contrasting trajectories. Eintracht Frankfurt enters this fixture with high Stars power, featuring the creative spark of Can Uzun and the tireless H. Larsson. Their attack has been prolific, contrasting sharply with the visitors. For FC St. Pauli, the Stakes could not be higher; currently 17th, they are embroiled in a grueling relegation battle. Their recent Form is alarming, suffering four consecutive defeats, which has shattered their tactical Balance. St. Pauli must find a way to shore up a defense that has conceded at an unsustainable rate if they are to survive this crunch match.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this contest lies in Frankfurt's midfield dominance against St. Pauli's low-block resistance. Without specific attacking threats to name for the visitors, the burden falls on their collective defensive unit to withstand wave after wave of Frankfurt pressure. The home side's ability to recycle possession quickly will likely exhaust a St. Pauli side that has struggled for confidence during their losing streak.
Our Prediction
Everything points to a dominant afternoon for the hosts. With Farès Chaïbi pulling the strings and Michael Zetterer providing a safe pair of hands at the back, Frankfurt should dictate play. Despite the best efforts of Nikola Vasilj in the Pauli goal, the clinical finishing of Jonathan Burkardt will likely prove decisive. We expect a comfortable 3-0 victory for Eintracht, further deepening the visitors' survival anxieties.