St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund 23 Aug 2025
Watch the football match Live between a team St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions BundesLiga .
This match is played on date 23 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Millerntor-Stadion (Hamburg) – In championship competitions BundesLiga by Season 2025/2026
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Match Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
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| Fixture | St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund |
| Competition | Bundesliga – Matchday 1 |
| Date | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | Not officially confirmed (likely afternoon CEST) |
| Venue | Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg |
| Referee | Not specified in available sources |
| Broadcast | Regional coverage (check local listings) |
| Last Meeting | Dortmund won both league clashes last season; but St. Pauli beat them in the 2022 DFB-Pokal |
| Head-to-Head Record | Dortmund: 19 wins, St. Pauli: 3 wins, Draws: 4 (26 matches total) |
🔍 Match Overview
St. Pauli return to top-flight football with high hopes after their surprise survival last season, built on a compact defense and raucous home support. Under coach Alexander Blessin, they conceded just 41 goals across the last Bundesliga campaign—second fewest in the division.
In contrast, Dortmund finished the 2024–25 season on a high, clinching Champions League qualification and carrying that form into the preseason and DFB-Pokal. With Niko Kovač now at the helm and striker Serhou Guirassy leading the line, the Black and Yellows are viewed as genuine contenders this season.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
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🆚 Total Matches: 26
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✅ Borussia Dortmund Wins: 19
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✅ St. Pauli Wins: 3
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🤝 Draws: 4
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⚽ Last Match: Dortmund 2–0 St. Pauli (Feb 2024)
Despite a few memorable moments for St. Pauli—most notably a stunning DFB-Pokal win in 2022—the head-to-head record clearly favors Dortmund.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟫 St. Pauli
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Manager: Alexander Blessin
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Likely Formation: 3-4-2-1
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Key Strengths:
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Defensive discipline
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Strong goalkeeper (Nikola Vasilj)
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Set-piece efficiency
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Concerns:
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Weak attacking output (only 28 goals scored last season)
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Low home win percentage in the final run of 2024/25
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Key Player: Nikola Vasilj (GK) – One of Bundesliga’s top shot-stoppers
🟡 Borussia Dortmund
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Manager: Niko Kovač
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Likely Formation: 4-2-3-1
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Key Strengths:
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Clinical attack led by Serhou Guirassy
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Momentum from last season
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Depth in midfield
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Concerns:
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Defensive injuries – Niklas Süle is out for 2 months
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Managing early-season squad rotation
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Key Player: Serhou Guirassy – 25+ goals last season, focal point of attack
📉 Recent Form (Last 5 Bundesliga Matches)
| Team | Form |
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| St. Pauli | 🟥 🟰 🟥 🟥 🟩 |
| Dortmund | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟰 |
Dortmund ended last season with 7 wins in their final 8 league games, while St. Pauli’s form was much patchier, particularly at home.
🎯 What to Expect
Expect a contrast in styles: St. Pauli will aim to frustrate and counter, while Dortmund will look to dominate possession and use their pace and power in attack. The crowd in Hamburg will play a huge role, and early resistance from the hosts could slow Dortmund’s rhythm.
However, with Guirassy in red-hot form and Dortmund’s midfield strength, it’s hard to bet against the visitors.
St. Pauli
Borussia Dortmund
