Bundesliga Gameweek 9
FC St. Pauli 0 - 4 FT Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
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
H. Tabakovic (F. Neuhaus) 15'
18' James Sands
H. Tabakovic (F. Honorat) 40'
HT
46' ↓ O. Afolayan ↑M. Kaars
46' ↓ M. Pereira Lage ↑A. Hountondji
46' ↓ D. Sinani ↑A. Ceesay
55' ↓ J. Sands ↑C. Metcalfe
↓ F. Honorat ↑S. Machino 57'
60' Manolis Saliakas
63' Abdoulie Ceesay
S. Machino (H. Tabakovic) 75'
↓ F. Neuhaus ↑G. Reyna 78'
↓ J. Scally ↑O. Fraulo 78'
O. Fraulo (S. Machino) 80'
84' ↓ M. Saliakas ↑J. Irvine
↓ R. Reitz ↑K. Stoger 85'
↓ H. Tabakovic ↑J. Urbich 85'
90'+4 Andreas Hountondji
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC St. Pauli
Goalkeepers
Nikola Vasilj 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hauke Wahl 
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
101
Passes
4
Duels
Eric Smith 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
87%
Pass Acc
Karol Mets
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
86
Passes
6
Duels
Midfielders
Emmanouil Saliakas
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
James Sands
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Joel Chima Fujita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Oppie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mathias Pereira Lage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Oladapo Afolayan 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Danel Sinani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Ben Voll 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jannik Robatsch
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
Fin Stevens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Connor Metcalfe 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jackson Irvine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andréas Hountondji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martijn Kaars
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulie Ceesay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Philipp Sander 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Nico Elvedi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kevin Diks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Joe Scally
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rocco Reitz
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yannik Engelhardt
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lukas Ullrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Franck Honorat
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Florian Neuhaus
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Haris Tabaković 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
9.3
Rating
BENCH
Jonas Omlin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marvin Friedrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Stöger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Reyna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Fraulo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Wael Mohya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Machino
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jan Urbich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 2 | FC St. Pauli | DFB Pokal | Borussia-Park |
| 11/01/2025 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 4 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 04/06/2025 | FC St. Pauli | 1 - 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 11/24/2024 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2 - 0 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 01/14/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | Friendlies Clubs | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 08/10/2015 | FC St. Pauli | 1 - 4 | Borussia Monchengladbach | DFB Pokal | Millerntor-Stadion |
12/02/2025
11/01/2025
04/06/2025
11/24/2024
01/14/2023
08/10/2015
FC St. Pauli Win
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +29
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -10
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC St. Pauli
Borussia Mönchengladbach
FC St. Pauli
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Tabakovic Dismantles St. Pauli: Gladbach's 4-0 Masterclass at the Millerntor
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A masterclass in ruthlessness: Borussia Mönchengladbach exposed FC St. Pauli's fragility with surgical precision, turning the Millerntor into a stage for Intensity that left the home side gasping.
Early Strike Sets the Tone – St. Pauli Crumbles
Haris Tabakovic needed just 15 minutes to announce his dominance. The striker collected a pass from Florian Neuhaus and swept past St. Pauli's backline with contemptuous ease. The Balance shifted instantly. Despite controlling 56 percent possession, St. Pauli lacked the structure and incisiveness to threaten—only four shots on target across the entire 90 minutes. Gladbach, by contrast, arrived with a blueprint: press early, exploit width, finish ruthlessly. By the interval, they'd executed it to perfection.
The Brace Before Half-Time – Tabakovic's Masterpiece
Tabakovic struck again in the 40th minute, this time from a Florian Honorat cross. Two goals, one assist, a 9.3 rating—the Serbian forward was untouchable. Moritz Nicolas in the Gladbach goal faced only four saves; his counterpart endured seven. The Intensity was suffocating: 31 combined shots, 15 on target, 11 saves across both keepers. St. Pauli looked lost, overwhelmed by Gladbach's hunger and precision.
Substitutes Finish the Rout
The second half was a formality. Shota Machino, introduced in the 57th minute, made an immediate impact with a 75th-minute finish—assisted by Tabakovic, who proved as dangerous in the playmaking role. Five minutes later, Olivier Fraulo, another substitute, added gloss to the scoreline with the fourth. The Millerntor witnessed a complete dismantling. St. Pauli's plight is now dire: 15th place with seven points from nine games, five consecutive defeats. Gladbach, meanwhile, escaped the Stakes of the basement with a statement performance that demanded respect.
Key Questions
What made Haris Tabakovic the standout performer?
Two goals, one assist, and a 9.3 rating. Tabakovic was clinical in finishing and intelligent in playmaking—the architect of Gladbach's dominance.
How did substitutes change the match's trajectory?
Machino (75') and Fraulo (80') struck immediately after entering, sealing St. Pauli's fate. Fresh legs, clinical finishes, two unanswered goals.
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.
Desperation at Millerntor: St. Pauli’s Wall Under Siege
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A defining moment in the relegation battle as the league's leakiest defense attempts to halt a surging Gladbach side.
The Setup
FC St. Pauli enters this crunch match in a total tailspin, sitting 17th after five consecutive defeats. Their Form is in tatters, and despite the raucous support at Millerntor-Stadion, a defense conceding 2.2 goals per game offers little comfort. Keeper Nikola Vasilj remains their last line of hope. In contrast, Borussia Mönchengladbach has found their Balance, climbing to 10th on the back of a disciplined run and clinical finishing.
Key Battle
This is a tactical war between Pauli's desperate defensive unit and Gladbach's fluid transitions. Without specific creative outlets, the home side's midfield must disrupt the service to the visitors' front line. The Stakes are massive for Pauli, but they face a Gladbach team that has mastered the art of exploiting defensive lapses, specifically targeting teams that struggle to maintain shape under pressure.
Our Prediction
Gladbach’s superior Stars will likely overwhelm the hosts. While Pauli will lean on grit, their defensive vulnerabilities are too significant to ignore. Haris Tabaković is expected to be the difference-maker against a demoralized backline. Expect a 1-2 victory for the visitors, as Gladbach's efficiency trumps Pauli's desperation in a high-intensity battle.