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St. Pauli and Kiel Face Off in Bundesliga Relegation Battle

The two newly promoted teams look to recover from poor performances in a critical match at Hamburg's Millerntor Stadium.

  • St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel, both newly promoted to the Bundesliga, meet on Friday in a match with significant implications for avoiding relegation.
  • Both teams are under pressure after disappointing losses last weekend, with St. Pauli falling 0-2 to Borussia Mönchengladbach and Kiel losing 0-3 to Mainz 05.
  • St. Pauli's coach Alexander Blessin has called for greater intensity and courage from his players, while Kiel's Marcel Rapp has opted for a calmer approach, labeling their recent loss an anomaly.
  • St. Pauli has struggled at home this season, failing to score a single goal at Millerntor Stadium, but they hope to replicate last year’s dominant 5-1 win over Kiel at the same venue.
  • A loss for either team could deepen their relegation concerns, with both clubs already at risk of losing sight of the non-relegation zone before the winter break.
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