St. Pauli vs Regensburg tips and predictions

St. Pauli get ready to do business with Regensburg

There are 15 points separating the two sides as fifth place St. Pauli get set to host 14th place Regensburg.

St. Pauli are on a different level to Regensburg and even though they are odds-on favourites, the short price still represents great value. There are levels to this sport; expect the visitors to be exposed.

Reviewing their recent results leading up to the match, the hosts have looked polished in their last 8 games, winning all of them. With contrasting fortunes the travelling side has been patchy. They've lost 9 of their recent 11 matches on the road. They're likely to taste defeat again here.

St. Pauli have scored at least once in all of their recent 9 matches and they've not been giving things away without a fight. They've only let in 3 goals in their last 8 games. If they can continue to put in commanding defensive performances they'll see this clash as an opportunity to keep another clean sheet.

Regensburg have actually conceded at least once in 13 of their last 14 matches. If this is a legitimate weakness, it could be the difference between winning and losing. The travelling team's defending might just get exposed.

St. Pauli are justifiable favourites and it's possible they just don't give anything away. It is not a strong view so maybe give it a miss but the No BTTS bet seems like it will be the best play from that market. And in the total goals line, it's no more than a single goal that's been picked out considering the price that's available.