Stuttgart vs St. Pauli preview, team news, tickets, and prediction

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VfB Stuttgart will welcome St. Pauli to the MHP Arena for a crucial Bundesliga clash on the 21st of December 2024.

This fixture promises an exciting encounter as both teams will look to secure vital points in their campaigns.

The electrifying atmosphere at the iconic Stuttgart stadium sets the stage for a very entertaining game between these two teams.

Stuttgart will go into this game with their attacking brand of football, having been noted as one of the more entertaining teams in the Bundesliga this season.

Though they are currently seated in 13th position and have a points total of 13, they have shown some good displays and could be a threat from the wings.

The Swabians rely heavily on their dynamic wingers and attacking midfielders to carve out opportunities, while their defence has shown it's capacity even against some of the league's best sides.

The Stuttgart supporters will be hoping for a strong showing in this game, as a win could significantly help push up their position on the league standings.

Their last game in the league saw them lose 3-2 at home to Frankfurt. Here is what the coach and his players; Nick Woltemade and Ermedin Demirovic, had to say after the game.

VfB head coach Sebastian Hoeneß:

We actually played well but weren't clinical enough to win the game. However, we showed unbelievable character and came very close to salvaging a draw and claiming a point, but that's how cruel football can be. Even though our third goal didn't count, I want to highlight that the team never gave up at any point and kept believing in the comeback. That is the attitude we have to maintain.

Nick Woltemade:

It's very painful – we deserved [to rescue a point]. We played really well for 35 to 40 minutes and had several chances to take the lead, but ended up 3-0 down. That was really tough, but the way we fought back as a team was remarkable and impressive. We kept believing, and our fans kept believing and supporting us. That togetherness made our recovery possible.

Ermedin Demirovic:

I still can't believe it. We were 3-0 down and losing a game we actually had under control for long periods. We had chance after chance. I had a penalty [saved] and struck the bar twice. It was unbelievable today. It's a very empty feeling. If we want to focus on the positives, it's the spirit of the team and a club that keeps showing what it's all about, week after week.

Meanwhile, fans have the opportunity to act quickly by purchasing Stuttgart tickets from an online resale store.

St. Pauli's promotion to the Bundesliga has been one of the season's feel good stories. Known for their passionate fan base, determined and dogged performances, St. Pauli have shown they belong in Germany's top tier.

While they might not have the star power of some of the bigger teams, their work ethic and tactical discipline make them a tricky opponent for anyone.

St. Pauli's ability to absorb pressure and capitalise on set pieces or counterattacks will be key in this matchup against Stuttgart.

The newly promoted team are just 16th on the Bundesliga table and have just been able to amass eight points so far, but with their impressive displays in the games, there is hope for the team.

They lost their manager Fabian Hurzeler this summer to Brighton and Hove Albion, but their new manager Alexander Blessin and Jackson Irvine had this to say after the game.

Alexander Blessin:

If in the end you lose only 1-0, then all in all you've done a lot right. We allowed them very few goal chances and in the first 20 minutes we got into the game really well. We knew that we wouldn't get many chances from open play. We knew too that we'd perhaps have to take advantage of a corner to have any big chance.

And we did have several corners, which not many teams achieve against Bayern. We get the ball on the counter-press and then lose it again.

Musiala nips in between and scores such a fantastic goal. We should have had better communication and instead cleared the ball. We said at half-time that we wanted to stay solid and we'd then open up in the final ten minutes in order to try everything once again. But nothing much more came from the game.

The fact that the team left everything out on the pitch is a positive. I can have no complaints there. To lose by the narrowest of all scores is a sickener. We did a lot right. We're simply going to have to get the points from other games.

Jackson Irvine:

It's definitely a bit frustrating. One moment from a world-class player decided the match. It was a tough game, one that we put a lot into. It was very close to how we wanted to play. We knew we wouldn't get many chances. Defensively overall we were very solid. In the first half, we had our moments up front.

The fans could see that we were in it. After the break, it was then no longer enough. Games like this don't decide the season. But you do have to see what you can take from such games in order to improve.

Match Tickets

The MHP Arena, with its seating capacity of over 60,000, is expected to be buzzing with energy for this encounter.

Stuttgart's home support is always a force to reckon with, and the addition of travelling St. Pauli fans will only add to the excitement.

Tickets for Stutggart vs St Pauli tickets are available through the official VfB Stuttgart and St. Pauli websites, as well as authorised ticket resellers.

Fans are advised to book early, as this fixture is likely to sell out quickly given the popularity of both teams.

Team news

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Nubel, Vagnoman, Roualt , Chabot, Mittelstadt, Stiller, Karazor, Führich, Reider, Millot

St. Pauli

Vasilj, Saliakas, Wahl, Smith, Ritzika, Mets, Irvine, Gullavogui, Boukhalfa, Afolayan, Eggestein

Prediction

While Stuttgart are favourites on paper, St. Pauli's resistance might make this a closer contest than many expect.

Stuttgart 2-1 St. Pauli

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