German Bundesliga
2026-01-31 - Augsburg vs St.Pauli
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
WWK Arena – Augsburg
Saturday, 31st January 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET
Augsburg
Augsburg pulled off the result of the season in the last round, coming from behind to beat Bayern Munich 1-2 at the Allianz Arena and ending the champions’ unbeaten Bundesliga run. That incredible victory pushed Manuel Baum’s side further clear of danger, giving them a four-point cushion over the relegation zone.
It was Augsburg’s first Bundesliga win in six matches, following three draws and two defeats, but the timing could not have been better. Confidence has clearly improved before this game at their WWK Arena, where Augsburg are now unbeaten in five Bundesliga games, picking up two wins and three draws.
They start this Bundesliga round five points ahead of St.Pauli, and another home win here would represent a big step towards securing Bundesliga safety.
Augsburg also come into this fixture stronger than earlier in the season, having lost the reverse meeting 2-1 in Hamburg back in September.
St.Pauli
St.Pauli remain stuck in a difficult run despite showing signs of resilience in recent weeks. After a disappointing goalless home draw against local rivals Hamburger SV, they followed it up with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig in their rearranged midweek fixture.
That result against RB Leipzig felt like a small victory, as St.Pauli were second best for long periods and trailed until converting a stoppage-time penalty in the 93rd minute.
Still, the point only extended their winless run to five Bundesliga matches, with three draws and two defeats.
Away from home, St.Pauli continue to struggle. They are without a single away win in six Bundesliga trips, losing four and drawing two.
Overall, St.Pauli have managed just one victory in their last 16 Bundesliga games (against rock-bottom Heidenheim), a worrying return that leaves them deep in relegation trouble.
With only 14 points collected from 19 matches, St.Pauli are running out of room for error if they are to avoid finishing in the bottom three.
The Betting Verdict
Augsburg is the side to trust here. That win away at Bayern Munich last week should have lit a fire, and they have been solid at home for weeks now.
St.Pauli are scrappy but still winless in five, poor on the road, and rarely turn draws into wins.
With form, confidence, and home advantage on their side, back Augsburg to win at solid odds.
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The Pick :
Augsburg 1-0 St.Pauli
