St. Pauli host Bayer Leverkusen at the Millerntor-Stadion on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for a high-stakes DFB-Pokal Semifinal matchup. As 2. Bundesliga leaders welcome Bundesliga champions-elect, the underdogs will look to make history against Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten machine.
📅 Match Details
| Match | St. Pauli vs Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
| Time | 8:45 PM CEST / 7:45 PM BST / 2:45 PM ET |
| Venue | Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg |
| Competition | DFB-Pokal 2024/25 – Semifinal |
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
| Total Meetings | St. Pauli Wins | Leverkusen Wins | Draws | Last Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Leverkusen 3–1 St. Pauli (2020) |
- Leverkusen have won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
- St. Pauli’s last win over Leverkusen came back in 2010.
📊 Team Form and Standings
| Team | League Position | Last 5 Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pauli | 1st (2. Bundesliga) | W-W-D-W-W | 62 |
| Leverkusen | 1st (Bundesliga) | W-W-W-W-W | 78 |
- St. Pauli are unbeaten in 9 straight matches in the second tier.
- Leverkusen remain unbeaten across all competitions this season.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
St. Pauli:
- Marcel Hartel – Creative and lethal from distance, he is the engine of midfield.
- Johannes Eggestein – The focal point in attack with sharp movement and finishing.
Leverkusen:
- Florian Wirtz – The star playmaker whose vision and skill can tear any defense apart.
- Álex Grimaldo – Offers attacking width and pinpoint deliveries from the left flank.
⚽ Tactical Preview
| Team | Formation | Style of Play | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pauli | 4-2-3-1 | High press, short passing | Quick transitions, home support | Vulnerable on the counter |
| Leverkusen | 3-4-2-1 | Possession-heavy, fluid | Wingbacks, ball retention | Can be exposed behind wingbacks |
- Expect Leverkusen to dominate possession with their fluid front line while St. Pauli press high and look to hit on fast breaks.
🔮 Predictions
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Score | St. Pauli 1–3 Leverkusen |
| Key Stat | Leverkusen have scored 2+ in 10 of last 12 games |
| Possession | St. Pauli 35% – 65% Leverkusen |
| Shots on Target | St. Pauli 3 – 7 Leverkusen |
- Leverkusen’s quality should see them through to the final despite a spirited fight from St. Pauli.
📺 How to Watch St. Pauli vs Leverkusen Live
- Germany: ZDF / Sky Sport
- UK: Premier Sports / Viaplay
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: DAZN
- India: FanCode
- Australia: beIN Sports
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