TIPS - St. Pauli VS VfB Stuttgart

[(FC St. Pauli) Strength]:
1. FC St. Pauli are under significant relegation pressure and will be highly motivated to secure points at home in this match.
2. FC St. Pauli remained unbeaten in their last 4 home matches, demonstrating solid performance at home.

[(FC St. Pauli) Weakness]:
1. FC St. Pauli suffered a 3-0 away defeat to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their last match, extending their winless streak to 8 games.
2. FC St. Pauli conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating room for improvement in their defense.
3. In their first meeting this season, FC St. Pauli lost 2-0 away to VfB Stuttgart, with a subpar performance.

[(VfB Stuttgart) Strength]:
1. VfB Stuttgart are currently fighting for a top-four spot in the league and are determined to secure all three points even in an away match.
2. In their last match, VfB Stuttgart's three goals were scored by different players, showcasing a well-rounded attacking performance.
3. VfB Stuttgart secured a 3-0 away victory over Holstein Kiel in their last match, extending their winning streak to four games.
4. VfB Stuttgart won 5 of their last 6 away matches, showcasing strong competitiveness on the road.
5. VfB Stuttgart scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches, highlighting their impressive attacking performance.
6. In their last 5 encounters, VfB Stuttgart hold the upper hand with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

[Tips]:
FC St. Pauli failed to win in their last 8 matches, and the team's recent form is not ideal.

Returning to home ground for this match, St. Pauli are certainly eager to make an impact and have strong motivation.

After all, St. Pauli remained unbeaten in their last 4 home matches, and their performance at home deserves recognition.

However, in terms of squad strength, St. Pauli still have a clear disadvantage.

Moreover, VfB Stuttgart won 5 of their last 6 away matches, demonstrating strong competitiveness on the road.

Thus, an away win is expected in this match.

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VfB Stuttgart (-0.5)