Bayern Munich have enjoyed a fine run of form in the Bundesliga under Vincent Kompany. The Bavarian club is yet to lose a game in the league this season, managing seven wins and two draws in nine games. Bayern have managed to get positive results by playing an exciting style of football.
Die Roten are currently leading the Bundesliga points table by three points. They will look to strengthen their hold on the top spot on matchday 10 when they travel away to face newly promoted side St. Pauli.
St. Pauli has endured a tough start to life in the Bundesliga. They are currently 15th in the table, just over the relegation zone, as they have managed only two wins in nine league games. The hosts for Saturday are yet to taste a win in front of the home crowd. A win against Bayern looks improbable on paper, but if St. Pauli manage to achieve this feat, they could kickstart their campaign.
Bayern are coming off a winning run of four games across all competitions. They have kept clean sheets in these four games, with the latest coming against Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, St. Pauli have one win in their last five games. They have lost their last two Bundesliga games against Hannover and Borussia Dortmund. It will take a herculean effort to beat Bayern.
St. Pauli vs. Bayern Munich Odds and Total
Odds via Fanduel
Moneyline:
Bayern Munich: -600
Draw: +600
St. Pauli: +1000
Total Goals:
Over 3.5: +104
Under 3.5: -126
Both teams to score:
Yes: -122
No: -104
St. Pauli vs. Bayern Munich Prediction and Pick
St. Pauli has struggled for goals this season. They have scored seven goals in nine league games this season. The newly promoted side has not leaked many goals, 11 in nine games, but lack of cutting edge in the final third has stopped them from getting positive results.
Courtesy of a marginally better goal difference, St. Pauli are floating above the relegation zone. However, they need significant improvement in the final third to survive in the Bundesliga.
Meanwhile, Bayern have laid down the marker regarding the Bundesliga title with the quality of their performances in the nine games. Die Roten are eager to bring the title back to Allianz Arena after missing out on the trophy last season for the first time in 11 years.
Considering the recent form of both teams, it is difficult to not back Bayern Munich for a comfortable win against St. Pauli. Bayern have been scoring goals for fun away from home. With Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Kingsley Coman enjoying good returns in the final third, St. Pauli could have a long afternoon on Saturday.
The red-hot form of Bayern’s attack can make things ugly for St. Pauli on Saturday. Despite St. Pauli’s sturdy defensive record, there will be a lot of goals in this game, and one can back Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala to get on the scoresheet.
Pick: Over 3.5 goals: +104
Harry Kane to Score: -200
Jamal Musiala to Score: +155
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