Bundesliga Regular Season - 21
FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 FT VfB Stuttgart
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
35' M. Saliakas (A. Pyrka)
HT
↓ B. El Khannouss ↑J. Leweling 46'
55' D. Sinani
D. Undav 57'
↓ J. Vagnoman ↑L. Assignon 69'
↓ C. Fuhrich ↑B. Bouanani 69'
E. Demirovic 72'
↓ A. Karazor ↑C. Andres 85'
↓ E. Demirovic ↑Jeremy Arevalo 85'
J. Leweling (Jeremy Arevalo) 90'
90'+5 ↓ M. Kaars ↑T. Hara
90'+5 ↓ A. Pyrka ↑L. Ritzka
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
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Dźwigała
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Ando 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Karol Mets 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Manolis Saliakas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
James Sands 
SWEEPER
8
Cleanups
8
Cleanups
7
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jackson Irvine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arkadiusz Pyrka 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Danel Sinani 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
Mathias Rasmussen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martijn Kaars 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Ben Voll 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jannik Thomas Robatsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lars Ritzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fin Stevens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Oppie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Hara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulie Ceesay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Aigbekaen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Alexander Nübel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josha Vagnoman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Finn Jeltsch 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
99
Passes
5
Duels
Ramon Hendriks
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
100
Passes
7
Duels
Maximilian Mittelstädt
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Angelo Stiller
MAGNET
113
Activity
113
Activity
103
Passes
10
Duels
Bilal El Khannouss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Deniz Undav 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Chris Führich 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Ermedin Demirović
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Fabian Bredlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeff Chabot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ameen Al-Dakhil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pascal Stenzel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenz Assignon
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Chema Andrés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Leweling 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Badredine Bouanani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Arevalo 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
10
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/09/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 0 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 03/05/2025 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 21/12/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 01/02/2020 | FC St. Pauli | 1 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 17/08/2019 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 29/01/2017 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
19/09/2025
03/05/2025
21/12/2024
01/02/2020
17/08/2019
29/01/2017
FC St. Pauli Win
VfB Stuttgart Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +60
P: 21 GD: +23
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -17
P: 21 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +72
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 27 GD: +15
P: 27 GD: +16
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 27 GD: -22
P: 27 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Underdogs Bite Back at Millerntor
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A desperate FC St. Pauli defied the form book to claim a lifeline in their relegation battle, stunning a Champions League-chasing Stuttgart side.
Tactical Discipline Over Dominance
The atmosphere at Millerntor-Stadion was electric as the underdog hosts looked to disrupt the rhythm of a high-flying visiting side. While VfB Stuttgart dominated possession with a commanding 68% share, they struggled to translate their control into clear-cut chances against a resolute defensive block. The match reached a peak Intensity score of 8.9 as the home side waited for their moment to pounce. That moment arrived in the 35th minute when M. Saliakas found the back of the net, assisted by A. Pyrka. This breakthrough sent the home fans into a frenzy, proving that tactical discipline could overcome technical superiority. Stuttgart’s intricate passing patterns, led by their midfield, lacked the final ball to penetrate the 17th-placed side’s wall.
The Penalty Pivot
The complexion of the match shifted dramatically ten minutes into the second half. St. Pauli, buoyed by their lead, continued to threaten on the counter-attack, forcing a critical error in the visitor's box. When the referee pointed to the spot in the 55th minute, D. Sinani stepped up with ice in his veins to convert the penalty. This second goal pushed the Upset Factor to a significant 6.0, as the probability of a home win surged against the pre-match odds. Despite being under constant pressure, the hosts remained calm, while Alexander Nübel was forced into action multiple times to keep the deficit at two. Nübel’s 5 saves were a testament to his individual quality, but the collective drive of the Hamburg-based side was becoming the defining story of the afternoon.
Nervy Finish at the Kiez
As the clock ticked toward ninety, the Stakes of the relegation battle became palpable. Stuttgart finally found a lifeline through substitute J. Leweling, who finished a chance created by Jeremy Arevalo in the final minute of normal time. However, it proved to be a mere consolation as the hosts retreated into a deep defensive shell to protect their prize. The final whistle confirmed a massive 2-1 victory for FC St. Pauli, moving them closer to safety while denting the visitors' Champions League aspirations. With a Balance rating of 3.4 reflecting the clinical nature of the lead changes, the tactical execution of the underdogs stood out. For Stuttgart, the high volume of passes resulted in frustration rather than points.
Key Questions
How did substitute Manolis Saliakas change the game?
Saliakas actually started the match, providing the crucial opening goal in the 35th minute that unsettled Stuttgart and set the tone for the upset victory.
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.
Survival Instincts Meet European Ambitions
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 71/100. FC St. Pauli must find a way to dismantle one of the league's most clinical attacks to prevent their relegation fears from turning into a reality.
The Setup
As the Bundesliga reaches the crunch period of the season on February 07, 2026, the contrast at the Millerntor-Stadion could not be sharper. FC St. Pauli enters this fixture languishing in 17th place, desperately needing to improve a Form that has seen them pick up only three wins all season. Their home record offers little comfort, with a win rate of just 22.2% providing a fragile foundation for a survival bid. Conversely, VfB Stuttgart arrives with their eyes fixed on the top four. The Balance of Sebastian Hoeneß's side has been impressive, particularly on the road where they have secured five victories. With the Stakes reaching boiling point for the hosts, the pressure will be on their defensive unit to withstand a Stuttgart side averaging nearly two goals per game.
Key Battle
The outcome of this contest likely hinges on the duel between Eric Smith and Deniz Undav. Smith has been a rare bright spot for the hosts, maintaining an average rating of 7.2 while attempting to organize a backline under constant siege. However, he faces a daunting task against Undav, whose individual Stars power has been the catalyst for Stuttgart's recent surge. Undav’s ability to find pockets of space and link play with the likes of A. Stiller makes him a nightmare to track for ninety minutes. If Smith cannot limit Undav's influence, St. Pauli’s afternoon could turn sour very quickly.
Our Prediction
Expect Stuttgart to dominate possession early, utilizing the technical quality of N. Woltemade to stretch the St. Pauli midfield. While the home crowd will provide a raucous atmosphere, the visitors' clinical efficiency should shine through. St. Pauli may find joy on the counter-attack through sheer desperation, but the defensive solidity anchored by Alexander Nübel will likely keep them at bay. We expect a 1-3 victory for Stuttgart, further cementing their European credentials while deepening the hosts' relegation woes.