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St. Pauli vs. Mainz 05 preview: Hosts continue fight for survival
TL;DR
St. Pauli is currently in the relegation playoff spot with 26 points from 31 games, struggling to avoid automatic relegation. They face Mainz 05 next, needing crucial points to improve their standing.
Key points
- St. Pauli has 26 points from 31 games this season
- They are currently in the relegation playoff spot
- St. Pauli is just one point clear of Wolfsburg
- They face Mainz 05 next in a crucial match
- A final home clash with Wolfsburg could be decisive
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St. Pauli vs. Mainz 05 preview: Hosts continue fight for survival
St. Pauli
St. Pauli are languishing in the relegation playoff spot after mustering 26 points from their 31 games this season. A seven-game winless run has dented their hopes of escaping the bottom three, with five points separating them from Hamburger SV and FC Köln in 15th and 14th spot respectively. In truth, St. Pauli are fighting to avoid automatic relegation, given the fact they are just a point clear of Wolfsburg and four points better off than basement side Heidenheim.
Their final day home clash with Wolfsburg has the potential to be a winner-takes-all affair, but ideally, they will look to do the majority of the work in their next two outings against Mainz and Leipzig. Alexander Blessin’s side will return home for matchday 31 after falling to a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to relegation rivals Heidenheim last weekend.
If they are to return to winning ways this weekend, St. Pauli will need to record their first-ever victory over Mainz since May 2009.
Team News
The hosts are unable to call upon the services of James Sands, Mathias Pereira Lage and Ricky-Jade Jones.
Predicted lineup: Vasilj; Ando, Wahl, Mets; Saliakas, Smith, Irvine, Pyrka; Sinani, Fujita,
Q&A
What position is St. Pauli in the league table?
St. Pauli is in the relegation playoff spot, currently sitting at 16th place.
How many points does St. Pauli need to avoid relegation?
St. Pauli has 26 points and is just one point clear of Wolfsburg, making every point crucial to avoid relegation.
Who are St. Pauli's next opponents in their fight for survival?
St. Pauli's next opponents are Mainz 05, followed by Leipzig, as they aim to secure vital points.
