St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2025

DFB-Pokal Betting Preview: St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim

Bundesliga teams St. Pauli and Hoffenheim meet in this DFB-Pokal match at Millerntor-Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 28 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re heading to the Total Goals market where you can bet Over 2.5 at odds of -122. We think that there will be at least three goals in the clash between St. Pauli and Hoffenheim, with the odds making appeal.

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St. Pauli lost away from home in their last game. Eintracht Frankfurt won 2-0 at Deutsche Bank Park in the Bundesliga. Alexander Blessin's side had 48% possession and managed two shots on target.

Hoffenheim claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-1 Bundesliga victory occurred against Heidenheim at PreZero Arena. The Kraichgauers enjoyed 59% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, with Fisnik Asllani, Tim Lemperle and Andrej Kramaric finding the net.

In their previous DFB-Pokal engagements, St. Pauli triumphed on penalties (0-0 AET) away to Eintracht Norderstedt, with Hoffenheim winning 4-0 away to Hansa Rostock.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hoffenheim won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-0 Bundesliga away triumph when facing St. Pauli at Millerntor-Stadion. In the previous 3 H2H matches, there have been two St. Pauli victories and one Hoffenheim win.

2 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 12.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. St. Pauli have had 51.8% possession, 496.8 passes and 5.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 9.8 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Andreas Hountondji has found the net 3 times, Danel Sinani 2, with Hauke Wahl and two other players on 1. Mathias Pereira Lage, Joel Chima Fujita and Manolis Saliakas have the most assists with 1, while goalie Nikola Vasilj has recorded one clean sheet.

Hoffenheim have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 5.3 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 1.9 goals. Christian Ilzer's team average 52.8% possession, 431.8 passes, 6.0 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 11.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Fisnik Asllani with 5, while Andrej Kramaric and Tim Lemperle have 3. Bazoumana Toure has managed 3 assists in the last 8 games, while Oliver Baumann has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

St. Pauli confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ben Alexander Voll (GK), Karol Mets, Hauke Wahl, Eric Smith, Arkadiusz Pyrka, James Sands, Joel Chima Fujita, Louis Oppie, Connor Metcalfe, Oladapo Afolayan, Andreas Hountondji.

Hoffenheim confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Oliver Baumann (GK), Alexander Prass, Robin Hranac, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo, Andrej Kramaric, Grischa Proemel, Leon Avdullahu, Bazoumana Toure, Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani.

St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at -122, with this DFB-Pokal game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest DFB-Pokal injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim DFB-Pokal & league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 St. Pauli games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hoffenheim games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hoffenheim games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Hoffenheim games.

According to the odds, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

You can consider an alternative wager including BTTS Yes. This means needing goals from both sides when wagering on the Both Teams to Score market, although you don’t need a specific total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

St. Pauli 0 - 1 Hoffenheim

There are betting odds of +750 that Hoffenheim land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andréas Hountondji Under 0.5 Shots On Target -127

Andréas Hountondji (St. Pauli) hasn’t recorded a shot on goal in four consecutive games. For Shots on Target, we’re anticipating that he might fall short and there’s the chance to get odds of -127.

Latest Andréas Hountondji Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-120

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Fisnik Asllani to Score +160

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim) has scored four goals in his past four games away from home. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +160 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Fisnik Asllani Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+145

First

+410

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+155

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St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of +130, the bookies make Hoffenheim probable winners and there’s a 43% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this DFB-Pokal encounter. St. Pauli are seen as the most unlikely winner at +180.

There are different ways to bet on Hoffenheim winning and that includes the +102 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with St. Pauli, you get half stakes refunded.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -164 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+265

2

+130

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+135

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-179

12

-385

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+117

Fisnik Asllani is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +410 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +145.

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

First

+145

Anytime

+410

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

First

+160

Anytime

+440

Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Andréas Hountondji (St. Pauli)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Danel Sinani (St. Pauli)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Oladapo Afolayan (St. Pauli)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Mathias Pereira Lage (St. Pauli)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Connor Metcalfe (St. Pauli)

First

+410

Anytime

+1150

Louis Oppie (St. Pauli)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

James Sands (St. Pauli)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Arkadiusz Pyrka (St. Pauli)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Eric Smith (St. Pauli)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Adam Dźwigała (St. Pauli)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Manolis Saliakas (St. Pauli)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Lars Ritzka (St. Pauli)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+155

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+143

Andréas Hountondji (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-120

Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-122

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-133

Danel Sinani (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-139

Mathias Pereira Lage (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Oladapo Afolayan (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-185

Connor Metcalfe (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Louis Oppie (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

James Sands (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-526

Arkadiusz Pyrka (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Eric Smith (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Adam Dźwigała (St. Pauli)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

St. Pauli Stats

Hoffenheim Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.44 corners awarded and 3.33 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.78 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.44 corners awarded and 6.11 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.89 corners awarded and 6.67 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 11.56 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 11.56 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.44% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 51.22% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 51.44% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 away matches

St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim Lineups & Team News

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