St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim prediction 19.10.2025 | Bundesliga

St. Pauli are among the teams with the lowest budget in the Bundesliga, but they escaped from relegation last season. This year, St. Pauli started with seven points in the opening three league rounds, but after they lost the following three games. In the last match before the international break, St. Pauli lost 1-0 on the road against Werder Bremen. The home side ended with significantly higher xG, so it is no wonder the guests lost again. 

St. Pauli have some problems ahead of the game against Hoffenheim. Ricky-Jade Jones and David Nemeth are injured and will not play on Sunday afternoon. Jackson Irvine and Hauke Wahl are questionable, and their status will be clearer closer to the kickoff. Jackson Irvine and Hauke Wahl remain doubtful, with their status to be determined closer to kickoff. Irvine is recovering from a jaw injury, and head coach Alexander Blessin indicated that he could be fit in time, while Wahl is ill, and according to Blessin, his chances of featuring on Sunday are slim.

Like St. Pauli, Hoffenheim also ended last season with three points more than the relegation zone and escaped relegation. The team from Sinsheim expects a much better 2025/26 season. Like St. Pauli, they opened with seven points from the first six matches. In the previous three games, Hoffenheim lost 1-0 at home against FC Koln. The teams were pretty even, but the guests' better efficiency made the difference. 

Hoffenheim's head coach, Christian Ilzer, talked about the upcoming clash against St. Pauli. He said, "We're up against a team that have a lot of different facets. They may have lost their last three matches narrowly, but they've always performed well. The manager has clear ideas. The team is very well assembled for their style of play. I expect a strong opposition, so we will have to perform at our best. We want to win the close games."

Valentin Gendrey, Adam Hlozek, and Koki Machida are injured and will not play in the upcoming league round.