Sat Oct 05 19:02:12 UTC 2024: ## St. Pauli Look to Build on Away Win Against Mainz
St. Pauli will be hoping to carry their momentum from their recent 3-0 away win against Freiburg into their home clash against Mainz this weekend. The victory in Freiburg, their first in the Bundesliga since gaining promotion, secured three points for the Hamburg side and lifted them to 11th place in the table.
Manager Alexander Blessin is confident his team can continue their strong performances, particularly after keeping two clean sheets in their last two games. However, St. Pauli will be facing a tough test against Mainz, who are looking to bounce back from their defeat to Heidenheim.
Mainz will be missing centre-back Andreas Hanche-Olsen, who received a red card in their last match. However, manager Bo Henriksen is confident his side can avoid defeat, having won two and drawn four of their last six away games.
While Mainz’s defensive concerns are highlighted by the red card to Hanche-Olsen, their offensive performance is also a cause for concern. The team ranks 13th in the league for chances created and 14th for expected goals produced.
St. Pauli will also be missing several key players, including Carlo Boukhalfa, Sascha Burchert, Soren Ahlers, Simon Zoller, and Maurides, all of whom are injured. Despite the injuries, St. Pauli will be hoping to secure their first home win of the season and further cement their position in the Bundesliga.
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