Germany - 2. BundesligaMillerntor-StadionData current as of 16 October 2026

St. Pauli vs Karlsruher SC: match statistics

St. Pauli crest
St. Pauli
2 : 0half-time 1:0
Karlsruher SC crest
Karlsruher SC

St. Pauli vs Karlsruher SC: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

St. Pauli played Karlsruher SC in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 11 October 2026. Venue: Millerntor-Stadion. Final score: 2:0.

Current form

St. Pauli: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Karlsruher SC: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.

Goal statistics

St. Pauli scores 1.33 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Karlsruher SC scores 1.00 and concedes 2.00. League average: 3.28 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: St. Pauli 83%, Karlsruher SC 50%. Over 2.5: St. Pauli 50%, Karlsruher SC 67%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.

xG, shots and style

Karlsruher SC has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.59. St. Pauli: 14.2 shots per match, Karlsruher SC: 17.5.

Match halves

St. Pauli: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83. Karlsruher SC: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.33.

Goals by minute

St. Pauli: 31-45+ (2 goals). Karlsruher SC: 0-15 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

2. Bundesliga: 3.28 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

St. Pauli have the edge in results over their last five matches, collecting 6 points compared with Karlsruher SC’s 4, while the visitors have lost 3 games. The hosts conceded 6 goals during this period, whereas the visitors shipped 12, which tilts the balance in St. Pauli’s favor despite their modest return of just one win in five matches. At home, St. Pauli average 19 shots and generate an xG of 2.03, but score only 1 goal per game, so finishing remains a weakness. Karlsruher SC also create chances, with an away xG of 1.92, and have drawn both of their matches on the road so far. The hosts’ defensive advantage and stronger recent results support backing them to win, although the visitors’ run of away draws means a share of the points remains a realistic outcome.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

In their last 5 matches, both teams scored in 80% of St. Pauli’s games and 60% of Karlsruher SC’s, supporting a BTTS - Yes pick. The visitors conceded an average of 2.4 goals per match during this period, while the hosts scored 1.2, giving St. Pauli a solid chance of finding the net. Karlsruher SC, meanwhile, averages 1.92 xG, while their opponents allow chances worth 1.99 xG, increasing the likelihood of an away goal. Caution is warranted because season data shows that both teams failed to score in 50% of their matches. However, their recent BTTS record and the number of chances they create tip the assessment towards Yes.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The strongest signal points to Over 1.5 goals: this outcome occurred in 75% of St. Pauli’s matches, compared with just 50% for Karlsruher SC, so the forecast accounts for some uncertainty. The home side concede an average of 2.5 goals, while their opponents create chances worth an average of 1.92 xG, increasing the likelihood of goals for the visitors. Meanwhile, St. Pauli average 1.83 xG, and Karlsruher SC have conceded 2.4 goals per match over their last five games. With a projected total of 3.14 goals, the 1.5 line has a clearer edge than 2.5, particularly as at least three goals were scored in only 40% of the home side’s last five matches.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

A half-time draw followed by a St. Pauli win at full-time looks the most likely outcome. The hosts have averaged just 0.2 goals in the first halves of their last five matches and were level at the break in 2 of those 5, so an early lead is difficult to anticipate. Their recent form after the break has been better: they averaged 1.0 goal and won the second half in 3 of 5 matches, while Karlsruher SC have lost 3 of their last 5 matches and conceded an average of 2.4 goals in those games. However, this is not a clear-cut pick, as St. Pauli lost 3 of the 4 home matches considered, while Karlsruher SC did not concede after half-time in either of their 2 away matches.

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Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
1 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

46Possession (%)54
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
13Shots12
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
6Shots on target5
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1.54xG1.39
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
6Corners9
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
42Dangerous attacks37
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
12Fouls15
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1Cards2
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1.33Goals scored / match1
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1.33Goals conceded / match2
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
47%Average possession48%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
5Shots on target / match6
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

14.17Shots per match17.5
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
5Shots on target6
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
9.4%Shot conversion5.7%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
47%Possession48%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1.59xG for1.86
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1.45xG against1.77
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

Shooting quality

St. Pauli: AttackingKarlsruher SC: Attacking
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
Accuracy (shots on target)35%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.17

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

St. Pauli is 200% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / match - St. Pauli · 0.4 pts / match - Karlsruher SC

St. Pauli
DLDWD
Season result split
17% W67% D17% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-4-1
1.17 pts / match · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-1-1
Last 5 at home
1-1-1
DLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.48Opponent xG: 1.41BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Karlsruher SC
DLDLL
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
17% W33% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-2-3
0.83 pts / match · goal difference -6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
0-2-0
Last 5 away
0-2-0
DD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.75Opponent xG: 1.87BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

St. Pauli is 33% better for: goals scored per match.

1.33 goals / match - St. Pauli · 1 goals / match - Karlsruher SC

St. Pauli is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.33 goals / match - St. Pauli · 2 goals / match - Karlsruher SC

St. Pauli scoring profile: very strong

St. Pauli scores in 100% of matches (6 of 6 matches), while Karlsruher SC keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).

Karlsruher SC scoring profile: strong

Karlsruher SC scores in 50% of matches (3 of 6 matches), while St. Pauli keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).

8Goals scored (season)6
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
8Goals conceded (season)12
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
2.67Average goals in match3
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
7Goals scored (last 5)4
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
7Goals conceded (last 5)11
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal50%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
33%2 goals50%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0%3 goals0%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0%4 goals0%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

How often they concede at least...

83%1 goal83%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
50%2 goals50%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0%3 goals33%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0%4 goals17%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

62%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time33%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
17%BTTS in both halves0%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
17%Scored in both halves33%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS17%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
80%BTTS - last 540%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time33%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

Match halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

St. Pauli is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / match - St. Pauli · 0.67 pts / match - Karlsruher SC

St. Pauli - half-time state
17% leading50% draw33% trailing
Karlsruher SC - half-time state
17% leading17% draw67% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per match (1st half)0.67
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.67
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)1.17
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1Average goals (1st half)1.83
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
50%Clean sheet before half-time33%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
67%No goal before half-time50%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per match (2nd half)1
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0.83Goals scored (2nd half)0.33
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
0.83Goals conceded (2nd half)0.83
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
1.67Average goals (2nd half)1.17
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
33%Clean sheet after half-time50%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC
17%No goal after half-time67%
St. PauliKarlsruher SC

St. Pauli - second-half results

33% W50% D17% L
6
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
9
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Karlsruher SC - second-half results

17% W50% D33% L
4
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.3

Defence stays stable across the full match.

St. Pauli - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.60
Goals scored / match0.60.8
Goals conceded / match0.60.8
Average goals in match1.21.6
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Karlsruher SC - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.201.00
Goals scored / match0.60.2
Goals conceded / match1.40.8
Average goals in match2.01.0
1 goal80%60%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference-4-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 20% draw - 80% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

St. Pauli
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
1
1
16-30
2
1
31-45
2
4
46-60
1
0
61-75
2
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Karlsruher SC
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
1
3
16-30
1
3
31-45
0
1
46-60
0
1
61-75
2
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.83
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.7 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
86%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
67%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

St. Pauli

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.14
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.26
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
75%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
88%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Karlsruher SC

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.09
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-1.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.86
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.23
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
66%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
113%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.43
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 33% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).

Teams vs league

St. PauliLigaKarlsruher SC
Average goals in match▼ 2.673.28▼ 3.00
Both teams scored▲ 83%62%▼ 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 50%63%▲ 67%
Clean sheets▼ 17%22%▼ 17%
Goal before half-time▼ 67%80%▲ 83%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%80%▼ 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.28
Average goals per match
62%
Both teams scored
63%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
22%
Clean sheets
1.77
Home goals / match
1.52
Away goals / match
+16%
Home attack advantage
+14%
Home defence advantage
+10%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
52%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
10%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
12%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. St. PauliGoalAbdoulie CeesayAssist: Connor Metcalfe
  2. Karlsruher SCYellow cardSandro Tremoulet
  3. Karlsruher SCYellow cardMarvin Wanitzek
  4. St. PauliGoalLars RitzkaAssist: Eric Smith
  5. Karlsruher SCSubstitutionOn: Kevin WiethaupOff: Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
  6. St. PauliSubstitutionOn: Martijn KaarsOff: Youssoupha Niang
  7. Karlsruher SCSubstitutionOn: Tim CivejaOff: Danyal Zor
  8. St. PauliYellow cardBranimir Hrgota

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of St. Pauli vs Karlsruher SC?

The 2. Bundesliga match finished St. Pauli 2:0 Karlsruher SC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before St. Pauli vs Karlsruher SC?

St. Pauli score 1.33 goals per game on average and Karlsruher SC 1.00. The 2. Bundesliga average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 83% of St. Pauli's matches and 50% of Karlsruher SC's.

What form are St. Pauli and Karlsruher SC in?

Over the last 5 games St. Pauli have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Karlsruher SC 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Pauli vs Karlsruher SC?

The statistical background for St. Pauli vs Karlsruher SC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.