Monchengladbach vs St Pauli Prediction and Betting Tips
Monchengladbach vs St Pauli Prediction and Betting Tips for this Friday, March 13, 2026. The clash kicks off at 19:30 GMT at the Borussia-Park. Fans can catch it on Sky Sports or ESPN. Daniel Schlager will officiate. Check our Bundesliga Predictions for more.
The hosts have struggled lately, securing only 4 points from their last 5 league outings. Meanwhile, St Pauli arrives with better momentum after grabbing 10 points in the same period. Both sides deal with heavy injury lists, making this a real test of squad depth and tactical resilience.
Monchengladbach vs St Pauli Key Facts and Stats
Monchengladbach remains unbeaten in their previous two home matches at the lively Borussia-Park stadium.
St Pauli arrives with momentum after picking up ten points from their last five games.
The home side has failed to score in forty percent of their matches this season.
St Pauli struggles away from home, currently averaging just 0.62 points per match on road.
Haris Tabakovic leads the scoring for the hosts with eleven goals in the current campaign.
Both teams share similar tactical setups, likely starting with three-four-two-one formations on Friday night.
Unbeaten in their previous two league matches at home.
Haris Tabakovic is in fine form with 11 goals scored.
High volume of shots with 75% of games over 24.5 total.
Kevin Diks provides goal threat from defense with 4 goals.
- Monchengladbach's Weaknesses
High average of 1.75 goals conceded per home match.
Average of 4.25 shots on target per match is poor.
Low average of 4.08 corners won per match at home.
League Position
16
+ St Pauli's Strengths
Picked up ten points from their previous five matches.
Disciplined away defense receiving only 1.46 cards per match.
Currently on a three match unbeaten run in league.
Average of 10.38 fouls committed per match is low.
- St Pauli's Weaknesses
Weakest attack away from home with 0.77 goals scored.
Poor away record with only 0.62 points per match.
Match Preview
The home side relies heavily on Haris Tabakovic, who has found the net 11 times this season at a rate of 0.55 per 90 minutes. However, the loss of Rocco Reitz due to suspension is a massive blow, as he leads their card statistics with 8 total.
Defensively, Gladbach has looked shaky, conceding 1.75 goals on average per home game. New signing Kevin Diks has been a bright spot, contributing 4 goals, but the collective unit must tighten up. Still, their unbeaten run of two games at home offers some hope.
Gladbach manages an average of 11.75 shots per match, but only 4.25 hit the target. This inefficiency explains why they have fired blanks in 40% of their matches this season. Manager Polanski will be desperate for more precision from his attacking midfielders in this clash.
St Pauli arrives in better form, losing only 1 of their last 5 fixtures. Danel Sinani will lead the line, looking to add to his 4 goals this season. They will miss the grit of James Sands and Manolis Saliakas, both of whom are currently sidelined.
Despite their recent surge, the visitors remain in the bottom three due to a dismal away record. They average just 0.77 goals per game on the road, which is a major concern. Even so, their defensive discipline has improved, conceding only 1.69 away goals.
The tactical battle will likely be won in the midfield, where both teams deploy wing backs. It remains to be seen if St Pauli can handle the home pressure. This match will be vital for our final Bundesliga Predictions regarding the relegation battle.
Borussia Mönchengladbach currently struggles with the league's weakest offense, having scored only five goals in the second half of the season. To spark creativity against FC St. Pauli, coach Eugen Polanski may turn to Florian Neuhaus. After missing five matches, the midfielder’s proven history against the Kiezkicker, combined with the emergence of young talent Wael Mohya, could be the definitive key to revitalizing Gladbach's struggling attack.
Pyrka, Irvine, Fujita, L. Ritzka Metcalfe, P. Lage
FW
Sinani
OUT
Gazdov(OUT),
Jones(OUT),
Mets(OUT),
Nemeth(OUT),
Rasmussen(OUT),
Saliakas(OUT),
Sands(OUT),
Schmidt(OUT),
Schmitz(OUT),
Spari(OUT),
Stevens(OUT)
Referee
Daniel SCHLAGER
Prediction
Under 9.5 Corners @1.68
Statistical analysis suggests a low corner count for this Friday meeting at Borussia-Park. Monchengladbach wins only 4.08 corners per home match, which is among the lowest in the league. Their cautious approach limits width in the final third. When playing in front of their own fans, they struggle to generate consistent pressure. This tactical trend is consistent throughout their current league season.
St Pauli follows a similar pattern when travelling away from their home ground. They currently average only 3.54 corners won per away game. This lack of attacking depth on the road makes a high corner tally unlikely. With both sides failing to reach high numbers individually, the combined total should comfortably stay under the 9.5 mark. Both managers prefer keeping play inside the central channels.
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FAQ – Monchengladbach vs St Pauli Prediction
Who is the favorite between Monchengladbach and St Pauli?
Monchengladbach are slight favorites due to home advantage, but St Pauli is in much better recent form, winning three of their last five.
Where can I watch Monchengladbach vs St Pauli live?
The Monchengladbach vs St Pauli Bundesliga match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Bundesliga 1 and ESPN.
What time does Monchengladbach vs St Pauli start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 (GMT) on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Are there any major absentees for this match?
Yes, Gladbach is missing Reitz and Kleindienst, while St Pauli will be without Jones, Mets, and Saliakas for this encounter.
What is the recommended betting tip for this game?
Our top recommendation is Under 9.5 Corners, as both teams have very low corner winning averages this season.
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