Arminia Bielefeld vs FC St. Pauli: 2. Bundesliga Preview

Arminia BielefeldARM

J. Rochelt 13'
J. Grodowski 51'

2. Bundesliga

2–2

Full Time

HT 1–1

SchücoArena

Bielefeld

FC St. PauliPAU

T. Hara 20'
A. Ceesay 65'

AI ForecastsGraded

Arminia Bielefeld return home having won their only match at the SchücoArena this season 3–0, and an unbeaten five-game league run on their own ground — with three wins and 2.6 goals scored per game — gives them a clear edge. FC St. Pauli are still searching for a first win in…

Match ResultHome Win47%

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Match Stats

Top Stats

1.07xG1.00

43%Possession57%

9 (2)Shots (on target)8 (5)

1Big Chances Created2

Attacking Play

1.02xG on Target0.86

Possession & Passing

465 · –Passes (accuracy)607 · –

3Corners5

Duels & Pressing

46Duels Won47

9 (35%)Aerial Duels Won17 (65%)

Defending & Discipline

3Saves0

12Fouls14

Arminia Bielefeld vs FC St. Pauli: 2. Bundesliga Preview

Updated Sat 5 Sept

Arminia Bielefeld welcome FC St. Pauli for a Friday night 2. Bundesliga clash on 4 September 2026, with both sides eager to shape their early-season trajectories. Bielefeld will look to recover from a loss at Nürnberg, while St. Pauli aim to turn draws into a first win.

Team News and Injury Latest

Arminia Bielefeld have not reported any fresh injury concerns following their trip to Nürnberg. Head coach's squad appears fully available for the home fixture.

FC St. Pauli remain without Matthias Pereira Lage and Gísli Thórdarson, both confirmed absent for the visitor's matchday squad. Predicted to line up in a 3-4-1-2 shape, the Millerntor club's likely starters include goalkeeper Voll, a back three of Mathisen, Nemeth and Ando, with Pyrka, Rasmussen, Smith and Oppie across midfield. Hrgota will operate behind a front pair of Kaars and Hara.

Arminia Bielefeld Form Guide

Bielefeld began their campaign with a victory before suffering a setback at Nürnberg. Marius Wörl scored a long-range consolation goal in that defeat, underlining his threat from midfield. With four goals scored in two matches, the DSC Arminia Bielefeld attack has shown promise, while the defence has conceded just twice.

FC St. Pauli Form Guide

St. Pauli have yet to taste victory in the 2026-27 2. Bundesliga, settling for consecutive draws. Their attack, led by Ragnar Kaars, has found the net three times, but defensive lapses have cost them, also conceding three. The Hamburg side sits 13th in the early-season standings.

Key Battle: Containing Kaars

Ragnar Kaars will be the primary goal threat for St. Pauli, and how Bielefeld's backline handles his movement will be pivotial. Arminia have been reletively tight at the back, conceding only twice in two outings. If they keep Kaars quiet, the host's path to three points become much clearer.

After this fixture, Bielefeld will look to build momentum ahead of their next assignment, while St. Pauli must begin converting draws into wins if they are to climb the 2. Bundesliga table.