St. Pauli vs Hamburger SV Prediction 01.12.2023

• Competition: Germany &— 2. Bundesliga
• Date: Friday, 1st, December 2023
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18.30 CET
• Venue: Millerntor-Stadion (Hamburg)

St. Pauli, who are currently leading the Zweite Bundesliga table, will host Hamburger SV at the Millerntor-Stadion this Friday in the 15th round. This is a strategic move by St. Pauli to increase their points lead over their closest competitor.

As the season progresses, the Kiezkickers are growing more confident in their ambitious strategy. Their 13-year tenure in the second tier of German football is ending, as they are not only one of the top contenders for the title but also a favorite for automatic promotion to the top flight. Fabian Hurzeler’s team, the only one that remains undefeated this season, leads the Zweite Bundesliga with an impressive 30 points. Achieving eight victories and six draws, they are now aiming to further strengthen their position in the city derby set for this Friday.

Hamburger SV, a team that has faced obstacles in their promotion attempts for the last two seasons, collapsing in the playoffs both times, still shows an unyielding spirit in their quest to return to the Bundesliga. They are currently on par with St. Pauli, the leader, having won eight matches each this season. However, they lag behind their city rivals by three points due to three losses, and an equal number of draws. If Tim Walter’s team manages to secure all three points in the much-anticipated Hamburg derby, they could potentially close this gap.

St. Pauli vs Hamburger SV Betting Tips: St. Pauli to Win

This Friday, Zweite Bundesliga supporters are in for a treat with a highly anticipated showdown between the two major Hamburg teams. St. Pauli, playing at home in front of their dedicated fans and with a strong track record, are the favorites to win the city derby. Despite being the only undefeated team in the German second tier, Kiezkicker are entering Friday’s match with strong home performance momentum, having achieved maximum results in five of their last six matches, including knocking out Schalke from the second round of the DFB Pokal. On the other hand, HSV’s poor performance on away grounds is one of their major setbacks this season, making them less appealing for support on Friday. They have struggled to defeat any team for a full three months, earning a mere two points (from a possible 15) in this disappointing period.

To make matters worse, memories of recent visits to the Millerntor-Stadion are far from pleasant for Die Rothosen, having suffered four consecutive defeats on that turf, conceding nine goals in the process. With HSV’s problematic away form in mind, there is a justifiable reason why the first Hamburg derby of the season could belong to St. Pauli.