Borussia Mönchengladbach (12th, 25 pts) face FC St. Pauli 1910 (16th, 24 pts) in a crucial Bundesliga clash. Gladbach enters the match with a recent form of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, averaging 1.12 goals scored per game. St. Pauli has a slightly better recent record with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, averaging 0.92 goals per game, but both teams struggle defensively, with Gladbach allowing 1.72 goals and St. Pauli conceding 1.6 goals per match.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent form shows 1W-1D-3L, with 3 goals scored and 10 conceded in their last 5 matches. Their last game against FC Bayern München ended in a 1-4 loss, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. In contrast, FC St. Pauli has a form string of 2W-2D-1L, scoring 5 goals while conceding 3. Their latest clash ended in a 0-0 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, showcasing their defensive resilience despite some earlier inconsistencies.

This season, Borussia Mönchengladbach ranks 12th in the Bundesliga with 25 points, recording 6 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses. They average 1.12 goals scored and have a higher average of 1.72 goals conceded per match. FC St. Pauli, sitting 16th with 24 points, also has 6 wins but with fewer draws (6) and more losses (13). They average 0.92 goals scored and slightly better defensively with 1.6 goals allowed per game, but struggle overall in away matches.

• 1Borussia Mönchengladbach averages 1.12 goals scored and 1.72 goals allowed this season.
• 2FC St. Pauli has a recent away record of 2 wins in their last 12 matches.
• 3Both teams have struggled defensively, with Gladbach conceding 1.72 and St. Pauli 1.6 goals per game.