Hannover 96 - St. Pauli
Hannover 96 host St. Pauli at Heinz von Heiden-Arena
Saturday evening at the Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Hannover 96 and St. Pauli meet for matchday 8 of the 2. Bundesliga. Both sides arrive looking to find consistency in a competitive division, with the hosts aiming to recover from a difficult outing against Magdeburg earlier this month. The expected XI for Hannover 96 features Benjamin Kaellman leading the line, supported by a midfield anchored by Marcel Hartel and Stefan Thordarson, despite the confirmed absence of the injured Mustapha Bundu.
St. Pauli travel to the venue buoyed by a solid 2-0 victory over Karlsruher SC in their most recent league fixture. The visitors rely on a balanced setup featuring Eric Smith and Joel Chima Fujita in the middle of the park, though they must manage without the injured Marcus Mathisen. With their last competitive encounter resulting in a 2-1 win for St. Pauli in April 2024, this match serves as a pivotal test for both clubs.
