Bundesliga Regular Season - 17
VfL Wolfsburg 2 - 1 FT FC St. Pauli
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' C. Eriksen
E. Smith (A. Dzwigala) 40'
HT
L. Ritzka 53'
55' M. Jenz
61' ↓ L. Majer ↑M. Amoura
↓ L. Ritzka ↑L. Oppie 68'
↓ R. Jones ↑M. Kaars 68'
73' ↓ S. Kumbedi ↑K. Fischer
73' ↓ P. Wimmer ↑A. Daghim
83' ↓ Y. Gerhardt ↑M. Svanberg
83' ↓ A. Zehnter ↑K. Paredes
A. Dzwigala 84'
88' D. Pejcinovic (A. Daghim)
↓ M. Pereira Lage ↑A. Ceesay 90'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
Kamil Grabara 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Saël Kumbedi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
3
Duels Won
0
pens won
Moritz Jenz 
MAGNET
116
activity
116
activity
106
passes
10
duels
Konstantinos Koulierakis
MAGNET
104
activity
104
activity
98
passes
6
duels
Aaron Zehnter 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
46%
pass acc
Midfielders
Yannick Gerhardt
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
Maximilian Arnold
MAGNET
87
activity
87
activity
85
passes
2
duels
Christian Eriksen 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
Lovro Majer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
Patrick Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
73
total mins
73
entry
Forwards
Dženan Pejčinović 
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
7.5
rating
BENCH
Pavao Pervan 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Kilian Fischer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
18
total mins
Started
entry
Denis Vavro
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Mattias Svanberg
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
Pharell Hensel
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Vinícius Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Kevin Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
Mohamed Amoura
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
Adam Daghim 
SUPER SUB
0
impact
0
impact
18
minutes
7.3
rating
FC St. Pauli
Goalkeepers
Nikola Vasilj
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Adam Dźwigała 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
6.7
rating
Hauke Wahl 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
6.3
rating
Karol Mets
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
Arkadiusz Pyrka
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
James Sands
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
Eric Smith 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Lars Ritzka
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
68
total mins
68
entry
Forwards
Joel Chima Fujita 
DRIBBLER
5
dribbles
5
dribbles
6
attempts
83%
success %
Ricky-Jade Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
68
total mins
68
entry
Mathias Pereira Lage
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
8
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
Ben Voll
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Louis Oppie
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
23
total mins
Started
entry
Fin Stevens
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Jannik Thomas Robatsch
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Tomoya Ando
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Manolis Saliakas
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Martijn Kaars
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
23
total mins
Started
entry
Abdoulie Ceesay
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
1
total mins
Started
entry
Oladapo Afolayan
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 26/10/2024 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 0 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 16/04/2011 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 - 2 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | VOLKSWAGEN ARENA (Wolfsburg) |
| 21/11/2010 | FC St. Pauli | 1 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion (Hamburg) |
08/03/2025
26/10/2024
16/04/2011
21/11/2010
VfL Wolfsburg Win
FC St. Pauli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +53
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 16 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama at the Volkswagen Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A late strike from Pejcinovic lifts Wolfsburg into mid-table safety while deepening St. Pauli's relegation woes.
Wolfsburg Control and the Eriksen Opener
From the outset at the Volkswagen Arena, VfL Wolfsburg established a dominant tempo, maintaining 61% possession throughout the match. The early Intensity was dictated by the home side, who circulated the ball with an impressive 87% pass accuracy. The pressure eventually forced a mistake from the visitors' defense in the 25th minute, leading to a penalty. C. Eriksen stepped up and clinically dispatched the spot-kick to give the Wolves a deserved lead. Defensively, Konstantinos Koulierakis was a rock, snuffing out early transitions before they could threaten Kamil Grabara in the Wolfsburg goal. The hosts looked comfortable, appearing to have the match under total control as they dictated the rhythm from the center of the pitch.
The Equalizer and a Tactical Shift
However, football rarely follows a linear script, and the Balance of the match shifted unexpectedly before the interval. Despite having little of the ball, FC St. Pauli remained resilient and found a route back into the contest. In the 40th minute, Eric Smith leveled the score with a well-taken finish following an assist from A. Dzwigala. This goal raised the Stakes significantly, turning what looked like a routine home win into a nerve-wracking battle. St. Pauli retreated into a compact low block, challenging Wolfsburg to find a moment of inspiration. The second half became a tactical chess match, with the visitors looking for an Upset Factor on the counter while Wolfsburg struggled to convert their territorial dominance into clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Pejcinovic’s Late Heroics
As the clock ticked toward the final whistle, Wolfsburg manager's tactical substitutions proved decisive. The introduction of A. Daghim provided the necessary spark to break down the stubborn Hamburg defense. In the 88th minute, the breakthrough finally arrived. Daghim delivered a precise ball to D. Pejcinovic, who made no mistake in finding the back of the net to seal a 2-1 victory. The late winner sent the home crowd into raptures and left St. Pauli empty-handed after a valiant effort. This result provides Wolfsburg with breathing room in the table, moving them further away from the danger zone. For St. Pauli, the defeat is a massive blow to their survival hopes, leaving them languishing in 17th place after a heart-breaking finish to a high-pressure encounter.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Eric Smith?
It was actually D. Pejcinovic who scored the dramatic 88th-minute winner; Eric Smith had scored the first-half equalizer for St. Pauli.
How did substitute Eric Smith change the game?
Eric Smith was a starter, not a sub. The real impact came from substitute A. Daghim, who assisted the winning goal.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Survival Stakes Collide at the Volkswagen Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A six-pointer in the bottom third where desperation trumps quality—neither team offers much reason to tune in.
The Setup
Wolfsburg occupies 14th place with just 15 points from 15 matches—a tally that screams relegation danger. Their Form is brittle: four wins all season, a defence that's conceded 28 goals, and an attack that's misfiring. St. Pauli is worse off—16th place, 12 points, and a backline that's been breached 26 times. The Balance is precarious; both sides play without conviction. The Stakes are genuine (every point matters), but this lacks the drama of a true clash. No star names, no narrative arc—just two teams clawing for survival.
The Tactical Battle
This match is defined by what both teams want to avoid: defeat. Wolfsburg's attack (23 goals) faces St. Pauli's porous defence, whilst St. Pauli's anaemic offensive (13 goals) tests Wolfsburg's shaky backline. Whoever minimises errors wins; whoever plays the prettier football loses. It's that bleak.
Our Prediction
Wolfsburg exploits home advantage. A 1-0 or 2-1 victory is most likely—a grim, low-intensity affair decided by marginal moments rather than quality football.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Skip this one. Better options elsewhere on the weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
Wolfsburg win 1-0 or 2-1. Home advantage and marginally superior form edge it for the hosts.
Where are both teams in the league table?
Wolfsburg 14th with 15 points; St. Pauli 16th with 12 points. Both deep in the relegation mire.
What is Wolfsburg's current form?
Inconsistent: L-W-W-D-L over five matches. Flashes of hope buried under unreliability.
Who is expected to win?
Wolfsburg (50.6% win probability). Home advantage and slightly better form make them marginal favourites.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.