After suffering their first defeat of the season with a 3-1 loss against Arsenal in the Champions League, FC Bayern Munich is determined to return to winning form quickly. This Saturday, at 15:30 CET, they will host FC St. Pauli at the Allianz Arena, presenting an opportunity for the Bundesliga leaders to kick off a new streak of victories.
Bayern has exhibited remarkable performance in the Bundesliga, achieving ten wins and just one draw from their eleven matches to this point. In stark contrast, St. Pauli is currently grappling with a downturn after a promising start, having picked up seven points from their initial three games. However, they have since spiraled into a troubling streak, losing eight consecutive matches, which marks a disappointing club record in the top tier of German football.
Further highlighting the disparity between the two teams, Bayern boasts the highest expected goals average in this Bundesliga season at 29.7, while St. Pauli sits at the bottom with an average of 10.7. Additionally, Bayern has spent the least amount of time trailing in matches, having only been behind for a total of 56 minutes, while St. Pauli has faced the challenge of being behind for a staggering 571 minutes this season.
Given these statistics, Bayern’s formidable form in the league suggests that they could capitalize on St. Pauli’s struggles in what promises to be a compelling encounter. With their eyes set on bouncing back decisively, Munich fans are hopeful that their team will reclaim its winning momentum and reassert dominance in the Bundesliga.