Overview
- Werder Bremen hosts FC St. Pauli on Sunday at 17:30 in a Round-31 Bundesliga matchup critical to both teams' season objectives.
- Werder has won four consecutive matches and sits two points behind sixth place, aiming for a Conference League qualification spot.
- St. Pauli, with a ten-point cushion above direct relegation, seeks to solidify its Bundesliga status but cannot secure safety this weekend.
- Werder coach Ole Werner emphasized St. Pauli's disciplined defense, which has conceded only 36 goals this season, the league's third-best record.
- St. Pauli coach Alexander Blessin urged his team to remain focused, warning that their survival is not yet guaranteed despite recent strong form.