Ah, St. Pauli versus Bochum. Now isn't that a matchup that you can brandish in your books? And lovers of goalkeepers will be in for a treat with this one. Bochum's Timo Horn has a stellar record with a 6.70 rating and 10 saves. But if we're comparing keepers, St. Pauli has a couple of notables worth mentioning. Hands up for Nikola Vasilj who has a whopping 7.70 rating and 12 saves. Sadly, their other keeper Ben Voll seems to be a party pooper with a 3.55 rating and 4 saves.
Talking about top players, Bochum has Ivan Ordets and Matúš Bero, with their seamless passing, and don't forget their man Gerrit Holtmann who’s got a goal under his belt, too. For St. Pauli, those of us with keen eyes are surely nodding towards Carlo Boukhalfa and Morgan Guilavogui. Goal scorers, baby! Danel Sinani also adds some grist to their mill.
Oh, and let's stroll down memory lane folks, these teams last met in 2025 where Bochum scraped a win by 1 goal. But that was then and this is now. Based on the current season records St. Pauli looks a wee bit sharper, while Bochum’s record is, well, interesting for lack of a better word. As far as recent performances go, let's just say that both teams have seen better days.
Roll up your notes and swallow them up because this is where the rubber meets the road. It's the predictions’ time. Drum roll, please...
Albert’s Prediction: St. Pauli by 1