FC Koln vs St. Pauli Prediction & Betting Tips (6 December)

FC Köln enter this clash with St. Pauli after a turbulent but spirited run of fixtures in the Bundesliga. In the past two months, Köln have shown flashes of resilience, including a thrilling 4-1 victory over Hamburg on November 2, followed by a narrow 3-4 defeat to Frankfurt on November 22. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw away at Werder Bremen on November 29, where they managed to salvage a point despite struggling to maintain control in midfield. Earlier in October, they had mixed fortunes, losing narrowly to Dortmund and Gladbach but also securing a hard-fought draw against Augsburg. Off the pitch, the club has dealt with the serious knee injury to defender Timo Hübers, which has forced tactical adjustments in their backline. Köln’s return to the Bundesliga this season has been marked by determination, and their mid-table standing reflects both promise and inconsistency.

St. Pauli, on the other hand, have endured a far more difficult stretch, sliding into a worrying run of defeats that has left them near the bottom of the table. Since mid-September, when they last tasted victory against Augsburg, the Hamburg-based side have lost nine consecutive league matches. Their recent fixtures underline the struggle: a 0-1 home defeat to Union Berlin on November 23, a 2-1 loss away to Freiburg on November 9, and a heavy 0-4 defeat at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach on November 1. Most recently, they showed early fight against Bayern Munich on November 29, even taking a shock lead through Andreas Hountondji, but ultimately fell 3-1 after conceding twice in stoppage time. Despite their poor league form, St. Pauli did manage to advance in the DFB-Pokal at the end of October, beating Hoffenheim on penalties, which offered a rare moment of optimism amid their struggles.



The contrast between the two sides is stark. Köln have been inconsistent but remain competitive, with their attack showing signs of potency through players like Jan Thielmann and Davie Selke, while their defense has been shaky without Hübers. St. Pauli, meanwhile, are battling confidence issues, having scored only sparingly and conceded heavily in recent weeks. Their coach Alexander Blessin has been under pressure to find solutions, but the lack of clean sheets and the inability to hold onto leads have compounded their problems. The upcoming fixture at RheinEnergieStadion is therefore not just another league match—it is a test of Köln’s ability to assert themselves against a struggling opponent, and for St. Pauli, a desperate chance to halt their slide and regain belief. The atmosphere is expected to be intense, with Köln fans eager to see their side capitalize on St. Pauli’s vulnerability.

Looking ahead to the match, the balance of form and momentum tilts in favor of Köln. Their recent ability to score multiple goals, even in defeat, suggests they can break down St. Pauli’s fragile defense. St. Pauli may find moments of resistance, especially if Hountondji continues to provide energy up front, but their tendency to fade late in games is a major concern. Considering the trajectory of both teams, a narrow but decisive outcome seems likely. The prediction stands at a 2-1 victory for FC Köln, a scoreline that reflects Köln’s attacking edge while acknowledging St. Pauli’s capacity to fight back with at least one goal before succumbing to the hosts’ superiority.

• Summary: 1. FC Köln is going head to head with FC St. Pauli starting on 6 Dec 2025 at 14:30 UTC at RheinEnergieStadion stadium, Cologne city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Referee: Tobias Reichel
• FC Koln Feedinco Rating: 6.86
• St. Pauli Feedinco Rating: 6.63