St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

St. Pauli and Borussia Dortmund face off in an eagerly awaited Bundesliga opener on Saturday at the Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg. Both clubs enter this fixture with distinctive narratives as the new season kicks off in excitement and anticipation.

St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund – Match Preview and Team News

St. Paul Team News

St. Pauli, is brimming with momentum, as they start their Bundesliga action after a strong pre-season. The Boys in Brown sealed convincing wins against sides like Karlsruher SC (6-1) and Nice (2-0) during their Austrian training camp, showcasing promising attacking flair and defensive solidity.

New signing Arkadiusz Pyrka has hit the ground running, adapting quickly to the team’s high-intensity style. Head coach Alexander Blessin expressed confidence going into the season, stating, “We’re clear favourites [to progress in the cup] and want to take the role on,” reflecting the team’s positive mindset after their DFB Cup win over Eintracht Norderstedt.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Borussia Dortmund arrive fresh off a competitive campaign where they finished 5th in the league, securing Champions League football but falling short of their own lofty ambitions. The club’s summer transfer window has been busy yet challenging, with several high-profile targets slipping away.

Despite missing out on targets such as Claudio Echeverri, Dortmund bolstered their squad with signings, including the promising Jobe Bellingham in midfield. Coach Niko Kovac’s side demonstrated late-season form with solid performances, including at the recent Club World Cup, instilling optimism in BVB’s quest to challenge at the top once more. Kovac highlighted the team’s resolve to build on previous progress and mount a strong title challenge this season.

Form

St. Pauli: W

St Pauli impressed in pre-season and secured a win via a penalty shootout against Eintracht Norderstedt in their DFB Pokal encounter.

Borussia Dortmund: W

Dortmund won their first match of the season against RW Essential and will be eager to start the Bundesliga campaign with a solid performance against St. Pauli.

Predicted Lineups

St. Pauli: Vasilj; Pyrka, Nemeth, Smith, Wahl, Oppie; Fujita, Sands; Pereira Lage, Sinani, Hountondji.

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Mane, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Gross, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson; Guirassy, Adeyemi.

How to Watch St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund?

UK and global football fans can watch this Bundesliga curtain-raiser live through Dazn.

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