Choose language
English
Display Mode

Login

08/05 6:30 PM

09/05 1:30 PM

09/05 4:30 PM

10/05 1:30 PM

10/05 3:30 PM

10/05 5:30 PM

All fixtures →

RBL Leipzig RB Leipzig - STP St. Pauli St. Pauli

RBL

2

STP

1

86'
A. Ceesay
W. Orbán
54'

X. Schlager
45'

Red Bull Arena(Sold out)

Benjamin Brand

Advertisement

36 %Willi Orbán

Willi Orbán

0:15

Watch: Irvine on Pauli's survival chances

0:33

Full-time: RB Leipzig 2-1 St. Pauli

Goals from Schlager and Orbán sent Werner's charges on their way to securing a place in next season's UEFA Champions League. Ceesay's late strike was unable to kickstart a comeback for Pauli, who now face a must-win clash against relegation rivals Wolfsburg next weekend.

© Maja Hitij

Full-time

0:26

Irvine!

What a moment that would have been! Pauli work it well down the left which leads to Ceesay playing the ball across for Irvine, who strikes the ball first time and forces Vandevoordt into a save.

90'

+ 2

Two minutes remaining

We've played two minutes out of the allocated four. Is time running out for Pauli?

90'

+ 2

Baku replaced

The German, who hasn't stopped running this afternoon, is replaced by Henrichs.

90'

+ 1

Substitution

Benjamin Henrichs

90'

Double change

More fresh legs for Pauli with Rasmussen and Sinani on.

89'

Substitution

Connor Metcalfe

89'

Substitution

Mathias Rasmussen

Pauli have a goal back!

Against the run of play, Ceesay latches onto Irvine's header and fires first time past Vandevoordt. Can the visitors find a way back into this game?

© Maja Hitij

86'

Abdoulie Ceesay

GOAL!

2:1

Assist:Jackson Irvine

Abdoulie Ceesay

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

18 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

94.99 km/h

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

16.03 m

Heading king

Another today! 18 of Orbán's 28 Bundesliga goals have been scored with his head, and all of them have been scored in the penalty area.

© IMAGO/Michael Taeger

80'

Another change

Gruda goes off to a standing ovation. He's replaced by Nusa.

79'

Substitution

0:26

It should be three!

On his current form, you would have backed Baumgartner to score that. Schlager finds Baku on the right. He crosses into a central position where the Austrian takes a touch before firing over from close range.

77'

In search of a third

Finkgräfe looks to get himself involved early on. Raum's replacement gets to the byline and pulls the ball back, but there's no one on hand to fire home a third.

73'

Attacking change

Ceesay replaces Hountondji, who has performed well this afternoon.

72'

Substitution

Abdoulie Ceesay

Andréas Hountondji

70'

More changes

It's Leipzig's turn to make changes now. Finkgräfe and Seiwald enter the fray, with the captain's armband being passed to Schlager.

69'

Substitution

69'

Substitution

Nicolas Seiwald

Assan Ouédraogo

68'

Hard working

Pauli are working extremely hard against the ball, but it's also opening the game up for Leipzig, who, dominating possession, look comfortable at the moment.

Distance run (km)

82

84.8

65'

Double change

Blessin brings on fresh legs with Stevens and Wahl replacing Oppie and Ritzka.

64'

Substitution

64'

Substitution

63'

Disallowed!

Rômulo makes an excellent run in behind before playing the ball across to Gruda, who takes a superb first touch inside before firing the ball into the net, but it's brought back for an offside in the build-up.

59'

How will Pauli respond?

The visitors have two corners in quick succession but Leipzig are able to clear. Pauli are soon on the attack again down the left through Oppie, who drives forward before firing a low shot towards goal which is saved by Vandevoordt.

There it is!

From the resulting corner, Raum places the ball perfectly onto the head of Orbán, who guides the ball in with a glancing header towards the far post.

© Maja Hitij

54'

Willi Orbán

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:David Raum

Willi Orbán

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

4 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

10.93 m

53'

Post!

Wow! What a move from Leipzig. Playing from back to front, Diomande is played through but in an attempt to round the onrushing Vasilj, takes the ball wide. The Ivorian, though, does well to bide his time to find Ouédraogo, who sees his effort cannon back off the post and behind for a corner via a deflection.

51'

Another booking

It's the Austrian's ninth of the campaign after arriving late on Andō.

50'

Yellow card

Christoph Baumgartner

49'

Déjà vu

It's much of the same from Leipzig, who are starting the second half like they did the first, keeping the ball and looking for an opening.

46'

Away we go!

Pauli get the second period under way. Can they find a way back into this game?

Kick-off!

Half-time: Leipzig 1-0 St. Pauli

It's a case of missed opportunities for Pauli, who struck the crossbar through Kaars before Leipzig's Schlager opened the scoring with an emphatic finish on the strike of half time. A win for Werner's charges here will see them secure UEFA Champions League football next season.

© Maja Hitij

Half-time

0:16

Watch: Schlager celebrates scoring on final home appearance

There it is!

What a moment for the departing Schlager, who opens the scoring in his final home game. Raum whips a dangerous corner into Baumgartner, whose goalbound header hits compatriot Schlager. He takes a touch before firing the ball high past Vasilj.

© ODD ANDERSEN

45'

Xaver Schlager

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:Christoph Baumgartner

Xaver Schlager

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

15 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

8.13 m

Tenacious midfielder

Fujita is proving problematic for Leipzig's midfield. Pauli's No.16 is up for this one, often winning the ball in the defensive third and initiating the counter-attacks.

© IMAGO/Paul Fritz

38'

Pauli lead xGoals

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

All of a sudden, Pauli look all the more likely to open the scoring. They've had more shots than Leipzig, but neither of them have found the target. As the league's lowest scorers, they have to be more clinical in those situations.

xGoals

0

0.32

0.42

0

Goals

34'

Phwoar!

What a chance for Pauli! Leipzig are throwing bodies forward and it's leading to counter-attacking opportunities for the visitors. This time Hountondji finds Kaars who, with plenty of time, smashes his effort against the crossbar!

33'

Pauli growing in confidence

Fujita wins the ball from Gruda and drives forward, leading to a 3v2 situation. The Japanese midfielder plays the ball wide to Hountondji, who clips the ball back into a dangerous area, but Leipzig ride out Pauli's attacking wave and eventually clear.

Level pegging

Neither side have managed to find a breakthrough with 30 minutes played.

© IMAGO/Paul Fritz

27'

Wide!

Ouédraogo does well to shift inside before playing the ball into Rômulo, who manages to get his shot away from just outside of the area. The referee points for a goal-kick despite the Brazilian's appeals for a corner.

24'

In control

Leipzig continue to dominate possession but, other than Baku's effort, have been unable to find a way through Pauli's resilient defence. The visitors, meanwhile, are growing in confidence as we pass the halfway stage of the first half.

Possession (%)

6931

0:22

Smith!

From the resulting free-kick on the edge of Leipzig's box, Smith fires a curling effort wide of Vandevoordt's post.

20'

First booking

Lukeba saw his pass for Baku intercepted in the final third and was instantly caught on the back foot. Looking to make amends, the Frenchman earned himself a yellow card after halting Hountondji on Pauli's counter-attack.

19'

Yellow card

Castello Lukeba

16'

Relentless pressing

Leipzig aren't giving Pauli any time of the ball, winning it back twice as quick as the visiting team.

15'

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).

RBL

STP

9 s

19.8 s

13'

A sight on goal!

Kaars times his run to perfection but Hountondji's pass has just a little too much power on it which allows Vandevoordt to collect.

11'

Leipzig continue to push

Werner's side are piling on the pressure! The ball is played wide to Gruda, who cuts inside and shapes to shoot with his left foot from the edge of the area, but slips as he hits the ball which allows Pauli to clear.

How did that not go in?

Rômulo wins the ball off Irvine and plays it wide to Diomande, who fizzes in a low cross into the path of Baumgartner which leads to a goalmouth scramble. The Austrian forces Vasilj into a save and the ball bounces to Baku one yard out from goal, but the Leipzig man hacks at his effort.

© Maja Hitij

6'

No way out

Pauli can't find a way out. The visitors are looking to break on the counter-attack, but the long ball forward doesn't find Kaars and Leipzig are able to collect the ball again and put pressure on their opponents.

3'

Early dominance

Leipzig are looking for an early goal, applying pressure and pushing bodies forward. Pauli, though, have stood firm in the opening exchanges.

1'

Away we go!

Leipzig get the ball rolling, where a win will secure Werner's charges a UEFA Champions League place.

Kick-off!

Pre-match tribute

A minute's silence is observed ahead of kick-off, in memory of the victims of the vehicle attack in Leipzig last Monday. Players are also wearing black armbands.

Players in the tunnel

Not long now until we get underway.

0:15

Watch: Leipzig players mess around before the game

0:32

Watch: Fujita soaks up the pre-game atmosphere

0:19

Watch: Diomande and co. are out on the pitch

Leipzig team news

Werner, meanwhile, makes four changes having been thrashed 4-1 by Bayer Leverkusen last time out. Lukeba and Raum come into the back four in place of Bitshiabu and Finkgräfe, whereas Ouédraogo starts ahead of Seiwald. On the wing, Gruda (pictured) is given the nod as Nusa drops to the bench.

© RONNY HARTMANN

St. Pauli team news

After suffering defeat at home to Mainz last time out, Blessin has opted to shuffle his pack once more, with the likes of Smith and Ritzka moving into the back three. Elsewhere, Kaars, Oppie and Metcalfe (pictured) are starting in place of Sinani, Wahl and Mets. This is the first game any of the trio have started for well over a month. It is Metcalfe's first start since November.

© IMAGO/Lobeca/Mascha Holm

Starting line-up: RB Leipzig

Formation:4-3-3

Leipzig subs

Gulácsi, Bitshiabu, Finkgräfe, Henrichs, Klostermann, Nusa, Seiwald, Bakayoko, Harder

Starting line-up: FC St. Pauli

Formation:3-3-2-2

St. Pauli subs

Voll, Stevens, Wahl, Rasmussen, Sinani, Ceesay, Hara

Alexander Blessin on facing Leipzig

"Our goal from the start of the season was to have a chance of staying up, either automatically or through the play-off, on the final day. It's in our own hands, and we're facing up to the situation."

© DFL/Getty Images/Reinaldo Coddou H.

Arkadiusz Pyrka on facing Leipzig

"I don't think we're going to Leipzig with nothing to lose," the winger told the St. Pauli club website. "We have to win, and we believe we can do it."

© DFL/Getty Images/Reinaldo Coddou H.

Ole Werner on facing St. Pauli

"St. Pauli are a team that defend very well and can defend in a deep block for long periods. They also get forward well in transition at regular intervals. They have clear ideas of how to play when in possession. and a clear identity that they have shown in the Bundesliga for two seasons now."

© IMAGO/Christian Schroedter

Pauli behind Hamburg

Following the Matchday 32 loss against Mainz, Pauli can now not mathematically finish above city rivals HSV, who they trail by eight points with two games remaining.

© IMAGO/madebydeno

Huge Matchday 34 on the horizon

While Pauli will be desperate for points here, they will have an eye on their final-day game versus Wolfsburg, with the winner potentially avoiding automatic relegation and the loser dropping down to the second tier.

© IMAGO

Pauli on the slide

Pauli ended last weekend in the automatic relegation spots, falling into the bottom three for the first time since Matchday 22. They are now without a victory in their past eight matches, which is currently the longest winless run in the Bundesliga.

© DFL/Getty Images/Reinaldo Coddou H.

Woodwork woes

Leipzig could have climbed even higher this season if the post and bar hadn't been in their way. They've hit the woodwork on 17 occasions, which is at least three more than any other side.

© IMAGO/Michael Weber IMAGEPOWER

Leipzig to make club history?

Not only would a win here assure Leipzig of a top-four spot, it would also be their 20th league victory of the season, which would equal their club-record tally in the Bundesliga. Two wins from their last two fixtures would, therefore, see them establish a new club-record points total of 68.

© IMAGO/dts Nachrichtenagentur

3:01

Watch: Pauli 1-1 Leipzig - previous meeting

In a rearranged fixture, Martijn Kaars scored a 93rd-minute penalty to cancel out Yan Diomande's opener at the Millerntor.

2:03

Watch: Leverkusen 4-1 Leipzig - last time out

Leipzig missed out on the chance to guarantee UEFA Champions League football for next season as they were put to the sword by top-four rivals Leverkusen on Matchday 32.

2:03

Watch: St. Pauli 1-2 Mainz - last time out

Pauli could not recover from a two-goal half-time deficit as they were defeated by Mainz last weekend, a result which significantly damages their hopes of Bundesliga survival. They're behind relegation play-off spot incumbents Wolfsburg on goal difference and four points adrift of outright safety.

Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 33 fixture between RB Leipzig and St. Pauli.