Match: Borussia Dortmund vs St Pauli
Competition: German Bundesliga
Date & Time (UTC): 2:30 PM, Saturday, 17 January 2026
Bangladesh Time (BST): 8:30 PM, Saturday, 17 January 2026 (UTC +6)
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Match Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs St Pauli
Borussia Dortmund welcome St Pauli to Signal Iduna Park as they aim to secure important Bundesliga points. Dortmund are known for their attacking intensity and strong home support, while St Pauli arrive with a reputation for high energy, organization, and collective pressing.
This fixture presents a classic contrast between Dortmund’s attacking quality and St Pauli’s disciplined, hard-working approach.
Recent Form of Both Teams
Borussia Dortmund – Last 5 Matches (Summary)
- ✅ Win vs Hoffenheim
- ➖ Draw vs RB Leipzig
- ❌ Loss vs Bayern Munich
- ✅ Win vs Mainz
- ➖ Draw vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Form Analysis:
Dortmund have been competitive against strong opponents, showing attacking threat at home, though defensive consistency remains an area to improve.
St Pauli – Last 5 Matches (Summary)
- ➖ Draw vs Augsburg
- ❌ Loss vs Bayer Leverkusen
- ➖ Draw vs Werder Bremen
- ✅ Win vs Heidenheim
- ❌ Loss vs Stuttgart
Form Analysis:
St Pauli have worked hard for results but have struggled for consistency, especially against top-half Bundesliga sides.
Head-to-Head Record: Borussia Dortmund vs St Pauli
- Borussia Dortmund Wins: Clear majority
- Draws: Limited
- St Pauli Wins: Rare
Historically, Borussia Dortmund have dominated this matchup, particularly in home fixtures.
Key Players to Watch
Borussia Dortmund
- Julian Brandt – Creativity and attacking intelligence
- Donyell Malen – Pace and goal threat
- Mats Hummels – Defensive leadership and experience
St Pauli
- Marcel Hartel – Midfield work rate and ball progression
- Elias Saad – Direct attacking threat
- Jakov Medic – Defensive organization
Injury & Team News
- Borussia Dortmund: No major injury concerns reported ahead of the match.
- St Pauli: A few minor fitness doubts, but no confirmed long-term absences.
(Final starting lineups should be checked closer to kickoff.)
Tactical Analysis & Match Insights
Borussia Dortmund are expected to:
- Control possession at home
- Press aggressively in advanced areas
- Create chances through quick transitions and wide play
St Pauli are likely to:
- Stay compact defensively
- Press selectively
- Look for counter-attacking opportunities
An early Dortmund goal could open the match and force St Pauli to take more risks.
Borussia Dortmund vs St Pauli Match Prediction
Our Prediction:
Borussia Dortmund to Win
Possible Scoreline:
Borussia Dortmund 2–0 St Pauli
Dortmund’s attacking depth and home advantage give them a strong edge in this fixture.
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External Sources (For Verification & Updates)
- Borussia Dortmund Official Website – Team news & updates
- St Pauli Official Website – Club updates
- Bundesliga Official Website – Fixtures & standings
- Reputable football statistics platforms for form & head-to-head data