Werder Bremen vs FC St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli emerged victorious from their very first meeting in the Bundesliga against Werder Bremen in 1977, but have failed to win any of their 16 top-flight encounters since (D4, L12). Werder have won each of the last eight Bundesliga matches between the sides – they have never managed a winning run this long against any other opponent in the division.

SV Werder Bremen have won all three of their Bundesliga games against promoted sides so far this season, having only claimed one point from their four such fixtures in 2023/24. They last recorded more wins against promoted sides in 2009/10 (5), which was also the last time they qualified for the Champions League.

SV Werder Bremen have won each of their last four Bundesliga games, the longest ongoing winning run in the division and their best since 2014/15 under Viktor Skripnik (5 games). SVW have won five of their last six Bundesliga games (L1), as many wins as in their previous 17 league matches combined.

SV Werder Bremen’s current tally of 45 points represents their best-ever haul under Ole Werner, having ended last season with 42 points. Werder have only finished one of their last 13 Bundesliga seasons with more points than they currently have: 53 in 2018/19.

FC St. Pauli have 30 points to their name and are currently eight points clear of the relegation play-off spot. Since the introduction of three points per win, no side in 15th (or higher) has ever blown a lead of more than five points over 16th this late into a campaign. FCSP are currently unbeaten in each of their last three Bundesliga games (W1, D2), equalling their longest run this season (also 3 games from MD18-20).