2. BundesligaMatchday 9

Darmstadt vs St Pauli: prediction, tips and stats

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Our tips

Tip in 9d 11h

For matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.

The match in numbers

1X2EloDarmstadt148637%27%Draw26%27%St Pauli163137%46%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS58%O2.555%|exp. goals 1.5 : 1.4
H2Hlast 5 meetings
  1. Darmstadt0:3St PauliL
  2. St Pauli1:1DarmstadtD
  3. St Pauli1:2DarmstadtW
  4. Darmstadt4:0St PauliW
  5. St Pauli3:2DarmstadtL
Darmstadt's record: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses3.4 goals per match
Cornersleague corners10.7league 10.3under 10.5: 50%Expected corners: 10.7 in this match, 10.3 on average in the league.In this league 56% of matches end under 10.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows4.5league 4.5under 4.5: 54%Expected yellow cards: 4.5 in this match, 4.5 on average in the league.In this league 51% of matches end under 4.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 18%.
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Prediction: result and goals

Modelno odds, our statistical modelAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Model1.4 : 1.4total 2.8Attack/defence1.5 : 1.4total 2.9
Darmstadt : St Pauli
Most likely scores
Model1-112%2-18%0-19%1-09%1-28%2-0—Attack/defence1-112%2-19%0-17%1-08%1-28%2-07%
ModelAttack/defence1-11-112%1-112%2-12-18%2-19%0-10-19%0-17%1-01-09%1-08%1-21-28%1-28%2-02-0—2-07%
OutcomeModelAttack/defence
12 – no draw74%75%75%
X2 – away team avoid defeat63%59%59%
1X – home team avoid defeat63%67%67%
2 – St Pauli win37%33% · Elo 46%33%· Elo 46%
1 – Darmstadt win37%41% · Elo 27%41%· Elo 27%
X – draw26%26% · Elo 27%26%· Elo 27%
Attack vs defence
Darmstadt attack vs St Pauli defenceattack1500defence1538−38 pts to the attack
St Pauli attack vs Darmstadt defenceattack1486defence1482+4 pts to the attack

1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.

Shots on target, fouls, offsides

Shots on targetleague average
Under 10.5 · 52%close to the league averageunderover 48%
We expect 10.5 in this match, 10.8 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
9.560%56%
10.548%52%
11.537%41%
12.527%35%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Darmstadtwe expect 4.7, league average 5.5 · chance of over 5.5: 33%
St Pauliwe expect 5.7, league average 5.3 · chance of over 5.5: 49%
Foulsleague average
Over 21.5 · 57%close to the league averageunder 43%over
We expect 22.8 in this match, 21.9 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
20.564%57%
21.557%54%
22.550%44%
23.543%40%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Darmstadtwe expect 11.3, league average 10.6 · chance of over 10.5: 56%
St Pauliwe expect 11.6, league average 11.3 · chance of over 11.5: 49%
Offsidesleague average
Over 3.5 · 50%likely more than usual in the leagueunder 50%over
We expect 3.7 in this match, 3.5 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
2.571%65%
3.550%37%
4.531%30%
5.517%16%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Darmstadtwe expect 1.7, league average 2.0 · chance of over 1.5: 50%
St Pauliwe expect 1.9, league average 1.5 · chance of over 1.5: 56%

Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.

Worth knowing before kick-off

  • St Pauli: newly promoted
  • Darmstadt: 5 days since the last match, 2 matches in the last 14 days.
  • St Pauli: 6 days since the last match, 2 matches in the last 14 days.

League form

League position

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
7St Pauli724110:810
14Darmstadt72148:147
Full league table

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Darmstadt vs St Pauli?

It is an evenly matched game. Chances: Darmstadt win 37%, draw 26%, St Pauli win 37%. No odds for this match: chances from our statistical model.

How many goals will there be in Darmstadt vs St Pauli?

Expected goals: 2.8 (Darmstadt 1.4, St Pauli 1.4). Most likely score: 1-1.

When is Darmstadt vs St Pauli?

The 2. Bundesliga match kicks off 23 October 2026, 17:30 (UK time).