St. Pauli - Wolfsburg

St. Pauli host Wolfsburg at Millerntor Stadion on 12 September 2026 for matchday 5 of the 2. Bundesliga, seeking to tighten a backline that has leaked goals throughout their recent run. The hosts are expected to deploy a defensive unit featuring Louis Oppie, Arkadiusz Pyrka, Tomoya Ando, Marcus Mathisen, and David Nemeth to guard goalkeeper Ben Alexander Voll. Midfielders Eric Smith and Branimir Hrgota will be tasked with controlling the tempo, while forwards Taichi Hara and Martijn Kaars look to provide the necessary clinical edge to turn recent draws into a victory.

Wolfsburg arrive with a high-scoring but inconsistent form, highlighted by their recent 4-4 draw against Energie Cottbus and a commanding 5-2 win over Karlsruher SC. The visitors rely on the attacking prowess of Fabian Reese and Robert Glatzel, supported by a midfield anchored by Maximilian Arnold and Vini Souza. Having last faced St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on 16 May 2026, where they secured a 3-1 victory, Wolfsburg will aim to exploit the spaces left by their opponents in what promises to be a demanding test of tactical discipline.