Football Result

Oladapo Afolayan 85'
Kou Itakura 45'+2'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
34.5%
26.8%
38.7%
We were not sure. Balanced game was expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.41
0.586
Game Stats
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots
26
5
Possession
63.7%
36.3%
Fouls
6
13
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
11
2
Offsides
0
0
Saves
2
8
Team Formations
3-4-1-2
4-2-3-1


Location
Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany
Attendance
29,546
2025-04-07 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested German Bundesliga match at Millerntor-Stadion, St. Pauli and Borussia Monchengladbach played to a 1-1 draw on April 6, 2025. Monchengladbach, playing a 4-2-3-1 formation, took the lead just before halftime with a goal from Kou Itakura in the 45+2 minute. Despite dominating possession with 63.7%, St. Pauli, in their 3-4-1-2 setup, struggled to convert their 26 total shots into goals until Oladapo Afolayan finally equalized in the 85th minute.
The game saw Monchengladbach commit more fouls (13) than St. Pauli (6), resulting in two yellow cards for the away side. St. Pauli's goalkeeper was tested less often, making only 2 saves compared to Monchengladbach's keeper who made 8 saves. The AI had predicted a win for Borussia Monchengladbach, but the match ended in a draw, showcasing the unpredictable nature of football, even though the AI correctly predicted a balanced game.
St. Pauli's recent form has been inconsistent with recent losses against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Their next game is away against Holstein Kiel, who are also struggling, with only one win in their last five matches. The teams' rates are very similar, forecasting another close encounter. Monchengladbach's form has been better with recent wins against RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen, despite some losses too. They face SC Freiburg next, who have been struggling recently, losing against Borussia Dortmund, suggesting a good opportunity for Monchengladbach to continue their winning ways.
Historically, recent head-to-head matches between St. Pauli and Borussia Monchengladbach have been competitive. St. Pauli's previous games demonstrate a struggle to maintain consistency, while Monchengladbach's show a greater ability to secure wins, albeit interspersed with losses. This draw will likely affect both teams' confidence as they head into their next Bundesliga fixtures.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance