Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 15:30 CET at Europa-Park-Stadion with DAZN carrying the broadcast.
- St. Pauli arrive on six straight league defeats, including a 0:4 against Mönchengladbach, with 418 goalless minutes and 18 goals conceded this season.
- Freiburg are winless in five Bundesliga matches but beat Nice 3:1 on Thursday to strengthen their Europa League campaign.
- Coach Alexander Blessin stresses defensive stability and greater edge, while Hauke Wahl says players held frank talks after the Gladbach loss.
- Previews forecast a cautious game with some tipsters backing St. Pauli to avoid defeat, and projected lineups suggest Freiburg may rotate after Europe.