St. Pauli has been struggling lately, losing their last three games and not winning in their last five. They are in a difficult patch of form. In contrast, Werder Bremen's recent results have been mixed, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five matches.

Looking at recent meetings between these two, most games have been very close, often ending in draws. Their most recent match was a tight, low-scoring affair. This suggests another competitive and potentially cagey game is likely.