2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 17:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor
Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli Prediction & Stats - 2. Bundesliga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli carries real history into this round of the 2. Bundesliga.
The two sides meet on 23/10 (Friday) at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, 17:30 (UK time).
Read the Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes St. Pauli the side to beat, with roughly 30% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all 2. Bundesliga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Darmstadt 98 Preview
Darmstadt 98 reach this fixture 8 match into their 2. Bundesliga. Here is where The Lilies stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost
0.88 points per game
8 scored, at 1 a game
18 conceded, at 2.25 a game
The Lilies, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aleksandar Vukotić, 2 goals
Most assists: Lance Duijvestijn, 2 assists
Recent results — Darmstadt 98
18/10/2026 07:30
10/10/2026 07:00
18/09/2026 12:30
11/09/2026 12:30
05/09/2026 07:00
St. Pauli: how they are travelling
St. Pauli come in 8 matches into their 2. Bundesliga.
Here is what Kiezkicker have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 5 drawn, 1 lost
1.38 points per game
11 scored, at 1.38 a game
9 conceded, at 1.13 a game
Kiezkicker, season-wide
2 won, 5 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Abdoulie Ceesay, 4 goals
Most assists: Branimir Hrgota, 2 assists
Recent results — Kiezkicker
17/10/2026 14:30
11/10/2026 07:30
20/09/2026 07:30
12/09/2026 14:30
04/09/2026 12:30
The head-to-head favours Darmstadt 98
Recent meetings have tended to go Darmstadt 98's way against St. Pauli.
From 14 match(es):
Darmstadt 98: 9 win(s)
St. Pauli: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli prediction.
Form comparison Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
L
|
0.88 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.75 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 1.25 | 3.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.39 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.81 | 1.91 |
Away Team
St. Pauli
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.25 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.91 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.33 | 1.56 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Who wins this match between Darmstadt 98 and St. Pauli? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.
After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
St. Pauli has proven to be a tough opponent for many sides, even in away games. As they head to Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor to face Darmstadt 98, our recommended bet is St. Pauli to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
While St. Pauli securing all three points wouldn’t be shocking given their recent form, taking at least a draw seems like a very realistic outcome.
Fixture information - Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli
Match: Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli
Competition: 2. Bundesliga
Date: Friday, 23/10/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor
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Stats
The statistics for Darmstadt 98 vs Freibeuter der Liga that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.11
Both Teams to Score
88%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 57%
Cards
5.5
League: 4.42
Corners
9.25
League: 11.18
Home Team
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
L
|
0.88 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.75 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 1.25 | 3.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.39 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.81 | 1.91 |
Away Team
St. Pauli
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.25 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.91 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.33 | 1.56 |
Corners
12.13 / Match
+14% Corners / Match
Darmstadt 98 received +14% more corners than St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga
10.63 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(4)
Energie Cottbus
(7)
Wolfsburg
(5)
Arminia Bielefeld
(4)
Kaiserslautern
(3)
Hannover 96
(2)
Dynamo Dresden
(5)(3)
Hannover 96
(6)
Karlsruher SC
(3)
Energie Cottbus
(10)
Wolfsburg
(5)
Arminia Bielefeld
(4)
Kaiserslautern
(5)
Holstein Kiel
Cards
2.5 / Match
+11% Cards / Match
Darmstadt 98 received +11% more cards than St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga
2.25 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(2)
Energie Cottbus
(3)
Wolfsburg
(2)
Arminia Bielefeld
(3)
Kaiserslautern
(2)
Hannover 96
(1)
Dynamo Dresden
(2)(1)
Hannover 96
(1)
Karlsruher SC
(3)
Energie Cottbus
(2)
Wolfsburg
(3)
Arminia Bielefeld
(3)
Kaiserslautern
(3)
Holstein Kiel
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+38%
St. Pauli is +38% better in terms of goals scored
1.38 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(0)
Energie Cottbus
(3)
Wolfsburg
(1)
Arminia Bielefeld
(2)
Kaiserslautern
(0)
Hannover 96
(0)
Dynamo Dresden
(0)(1)
Hannover 96
(2)
Karlsruher SC
(1)
Energie Cottbus
(1)
Wolfsburg
(2)
Arminia Bielefeld
(1)
Kaiserslautern
(2)
Holstein Kiel
Goals Conceded
2.25 / Match
+50%
Darmstadt 98 condeded +50% more goals than St. Pauli
1.13 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(4)
Energie Cottbus
(1)
Wolfsburg
(5)
Arminia Bielefeld
(1)
Kaiserslautern
(3)
Hannover 96
(1)
Dynamo Dresden
(1)(1)
Hannover 96
(0)
Karlsruher SC
(1)
Energie Cottbus
(0)
Wolfsburg
(2)
Arminia Bielefeld
(2)
Kaiserslautern
(2)
Holstein Kiel
2. Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hertha BSC
|
8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 2.75 |
| 2 |
Nürnberg
|
8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 3 |
Wolfsburg
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 4 |
Kaiserslautern
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 5 |
Heidenheim
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Magdeburg
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
St. Pauli
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 8 |
Arminia Bielefeld
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 9 |
Greuther Fürth
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 10 |
Energie Cottbus
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 11 |
Karlsruher SC
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 |
Dynamo Dresden
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 |
Osnabrück
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 8 | 1 |
| 14 |
Hannover 96
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 16 |
Bochum
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 17 |
Darmstadt 98
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 18 |
Holstein Kiel
|
8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 | 0.63 |
Odds
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