Stuttgart have scored in all 3 matches but never more than 1 goal
St. Pauli have scored 2+ goals in each of their 3 games
Both teams have seen BTTS land in 2 of their 3 league matches
Tight Contest Expected with Goals at Both Ends
Stuttgart host St. Pauli this Friday evening in an intriguing Bundesliga clash. The home side have collected just three points from their opening three matches, those coming in their only home fixture so far, a 1-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. They were left frustrated last weekend after leading away to Freiburg until the 81st minute, only to concede late and slip to a 3-1 defeat.
St. Pauli, in contrast, have made an excellent start to the season, taking seven points from a possible nine and scoring twice in all three of their matches. Both sides have seen two of their three games feature goals at both ends, suggesting another open contest could be on the cards.
Stuttgart lost striker Nick Woltemade in the summer but have still managed to score in both games without him, even if they have yet to net more than once in a match. St. Pauli claimed victory in their only away outing so far, overcoming promoted Hamburger SV, but this represents a significantly tougher assignment. Given Stuttgart’s solid home form and St. Pauli’s attacking momentum, a hard-fought draw may well be the most likely outcome.
