Key Takeaways
- FC St. Pauli aim to escape the relegation zone when they host Mainz 05 at the Millerntor-Stadion
- Mainz 05 look to recover from their dramatic 3-4 defeat against FC Bayern Munich last weekend
- Both Alexander Blessin and Urs Fischer have named their starting sides for this crucial bottom-half clash
FC St. Pauli face a critical test in their fight for Bundesliga survival this weekend. The hosts sit deep in the relegation zone and desperately need a victory to boost their hopes of remaining in Germany’s top flight.
Manager Alexander Blessin has selected his starting eleven for this vital encounter. The home side will look to build momentum after a difficult campaign.
Visitors Mainz 05 arrive with fresh wounds following a heartbreaking collapse against Bayern Munich. Urs Fischer’s men held a commanding 3-0 advantage last weekend but conceded four goals to lose 4-3. That result leaves them seeking redemption on the road.
The away boss has also confirmed his lineup for the match. Both sides now know their fate rests on the performance of these selected players.
FC St. Pauli Starting XI: Vasilj; Ando, Wahl, Mets; Pyrka, Irvine, Smith, Ritzka; Sinani, Fujita; Hountondji.
Mainz 05 Starting XI: Batz; Da Costa, Posch, Potulski; Widmer, Sano, Amiri, Nebel, Mwene; Becker, Tietz.
The action kicks off shortly as these two sides battle for crucial points at opposite ends of the table.