German Bundesliga
2025-05-17 - St.Pauli vs VfL Bochum
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Millerntor Stadion - Hamburg
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - kickoff 15:30 CET
St.Pauli
Well done to St.Pauli, who found enough strength in the past few months to get points and remain in the Bundesliga. It is a huge success that they stayed up, so they should celebrate after this game, no matter what.
St.Pauli played a brave 2-2 away draw against Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend, their fourth draw in the last six Bundesliga matches.
At home, they have been less convincing lately, winning just once in their last six games, losing three, and drawing twice.
One big reason for St.Pauli’s Bundesliga survival this season is their strong defending. With only 39 goals conceded in 33 games, they have the second-best defense in Germany, right behind the champions Bayern Munich.
VfL Bochum
All things come to an end, and now is the time for VfL Bochum to say goodbye to the Bundesliga. They are finishing the season dead last, and will play in 2.Bundesliga next season.
Last week’s 1-4 home defeat against Mainz was the final nail in their coffin, so VfL Bochum are done and dusted.
Last week’s defeat was VfL Bochum’s eighth consecutive match without a victory, and a fourth defeat in the last six games.
The Betting Verdict
St.Pauli is the better of the two sides, remaining in the Bundesliga next season, while VfL Bochum has already been relegated.
St.Pauli will surely want to end this season with a home win, and based on their recent displays and how they played against stronger sides, I think they are closer to winning this match.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
St.Pauli 2-1 VfL Bochum
