PREVIEW | FC St. Pauli vs RB Leipzig - team news, lineups, predictions

[(FC St. Pauli) Strength]:
1. FC St. Pauli are only 17th in the table, under significant pressure in the relegation zone. They are motivated to take points in this game to get away from the relegation zone.
2. Eric Smith scored a goal and made 2 assists in the last 3 league games, showing outstanding recent form.
3. FC St. Pauli were unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw in the last 2 league games, performing well at home.
4. FC St. Pauli scored 5 goals in the last 5 league games, with an average of 1 goal per game, boasting decent attack.

[(FC St. Pauli) Weakness]:
1. FC St. Pauli drew 0-0 with Hamburger SV in the last game, failing to win with only 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 4 league games, which reveals poor recent form.
2. FC St. Pauli conceded 6 goals in the last 5 league games, averaging over 1 goal per game, featuring unstable defense.
3. FC St. Pauli won only one of the last 4 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[(RB Leipzig) Strength]:
1. RB Leipzig are ranked 5th in the table. Facing the relegation-battling team, FC St. Pauli, they are motivated to take all 3 points in this game.
2. Yan Diomande made 2 assists in the last game. This season so far, he contributed 7 goals and 5 assists across all competitions.
3. Christoph Baumgartner is the team's playmaker this season. He made 21 appearances across all competitions, notching 10 goals and 6 assists, both ranking at the top of the team.
4. RB Leipzig won 3-0 over 1. FC Heidenheim in the last match. In the last 3 games, the team won two and lost one, showcasing decent recent form.
5. RB Leipzig scored 8 goals in the last 5 league games, averaging over 1.5 goals per game, featuring remarkable offense.
6. In the last 5 years, RB Leipzig have the upper hand with 2 wins and 1 draw in their 3 encounters between the two teams, remaining unbeaten.
7. RB Leipzig won 2 of the last 3 games in AH, revealing recent performances in line with expectations.

[(RB Leipzig) Neutral]:
1. RB Leipzig have 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 3 away games, indicating average away performances.

[(RB Leipzig) Weakness]:
1. RB Leipzig conceded 11 goals in the last 5 league games, averaging over 2 goals per game, boasting poor defense.

[Tips]:
FC St. Pauli failed to win with only 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 4 league games, which reveals poor recent form.

However, they had reliable home strength lately.

RB Leipzig won two and lost one in the last 3 league games, showcasing decent recent form.

Although they had great attack lately, the team performed poorly on defense.

Moreover, there is a big gap between the two sides' rankings in the league. RB Leipzig, sitting in 5th place, have superior strength to FC St. Pauli.

Considering that the AH line is -0.5 for the away side, RB Leipzig are favored to win this match.

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