TSG Hoffenheim will be hosting FC St. Pauli at the PreZero Arena this Saturday, with both teams having a fairly even head-to-head record. TSG has won once, while two matches have ended in draws, and FC St. Pauli has triumphed once. Let’s take a closer look at some key numbers and facts for #TSGFCSP.
Did you know that TSG has a strong record against promoted clubs? In their last eight Bundesliga matches against promoted opponents, they have not lost, winning six and drawing two. They have scored a total of 23 goals in those matches, averaging 2.9 goals per game. The last time TSG lost to a promoted club was over two years ago, in a 2-1 defeat against Bremen in October 2022.
Marius Bülter has been in great form at home, scoring three goals in the last two games in Sinsheim. This is as many goals as he scored in the previous 20 top-flight home matches.
Both Hoffenheim and St. Pauli have struggled to come back after falling behind this season, as neither team has picked up a point after conceding the first goal. This is a record shared only with Heidenheim and Wolfsburg.
The chance conversion rates of the two teams differ significantly, with TSG converting 57% of their major opportunities, the second highest in the league. In contrast, St. Pauli has only converted 18% of their chances, putting them at the bottom of the Bundesliga in this category.
FC St. Pauli has not had a strong start to the season, with only five points from eight matches. This represents their joint second-worst start to a Bundesliga campaign, matched only by the 1996/97 season. However, all of their goals (five) and their only victory (3-0 against Freiburg) have come in away matches.
On the other hand, Hoffenheim has been quick off the mark in games, already scoring five goals in the opening 15 minutes of matches, the most in the Bundesliga so far.
St. Pauli has shown vulnerability to fast counter-attacks, having already conceded five goals from such situations, more than any other club in the top division.
These stats and facts give us a glimpse into what we can expect from the #TSGFCSP match this weekend. Be sure to tune in and see how these trends play out on the pitch.