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Wolfsburg boss Hecking optimistic for Bundesliga relegation clash Wolfsburg lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich on Saturday, but their fate is in their own hands ahead of a huge clash with St. Pauli on the final day.

23 HOURS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Kane's Bundesliga penalty streak ends with miss and Leipzig back in Champions League

Harry Kane has missed a penalty in the Bundesliga for the first time at the 25th attempt as Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 1-0

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Louis Oppie - Off with illness Oppie was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Leipzig due to a stomach illness.

Impact Oppie is dealing with the same illness that impacted multiple teammates, though he was able to give 64 minutes before needing to sub off the pitch. The defender will hope to recover in time for next week's season finale against Wolfsburg.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulie Ceesay - Strikes as substitute Ceesay scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Ceesay entered the match in the 72nd minute and scored St. Pauli's lone goal in the 86th. The forward has goals from the bench in two straight matches as he's combined for four shots and two chances created over his last three appearances. He's yet to start a Bundesliga match across his 19 league appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Allows one in each half Vasilj allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Vasilj allowed a goal in each half as St. Pauli dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed two goals in each of his last three starts while combining for nine saves over that stretch. St. Pauli are in the relegation zone in 17th place, but have a chance to survive in a crucial relegation head-to-head battle during next week's season finale against Wolfsburg.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - Unavailable Saturday Dzwigala is not in the squad for Satruday's clash with Leipzig due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Dzwigala joins fellow defenders Hauke Wahl and David Nemeth on the sidelines at short notice giving manager Alexander Blessin a thin pool to choose from for his back three. Lars Ritzka takes up an unfamiliar position on the left of the defensive trio alongside Tomoya Ando and Eric Smith to begin Sunday's fixture.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Nemeth - Misses with stomach bug Nemeth is not in the squad for Saturday's clash with Leipzig due to a stomach illness.

Impact Nemeth is out at short notice further depleting St. Pauli's defensive options with Hauke Wahl, Karol Mets and Manolis Saliakis also missing. Lars Ritzka slides into the St. Pauli back three alongside Eric Smith and Tomoya Ando to begin Sunday's fixture.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hauke Wahl - Dealing with illness Wahl is not in the squad for Saturday's clash with Leipzig due to a stomach bug.

Impact Wahl misses out on short notice after coming down with the illness ahead of Saturday's match. With an already thin pool of healthy defenders available, Wahl's absence further marginalizes St. Pauli's defense as Lars Ritzka has to slide into an unfamiliar position on the left side of the back three to begin Saturday's match.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lars Ritzka - Finds starting role Ritzka (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Impact Ritzka defied expectations after only being able to train individually during the week, with the back issue that had troubled him during the first half of the last match proving less serious than anticipated as he earned a surprise starting role. The defender had appeared unlikely to feature given the nature of the injury and the limited training available to him ahead of the weekend, making his inclusion a significant turnaround from the doubtful assessment provided earlier in the week. His return is a timely boost for St. Pauli with just two matches remaining in the season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brighton coach Hurzeler signs contract extension to stay at Premier League club to 2029

Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Premier League club through the 2028-29 season

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli Prediction and Betting Tips | May 9th 2026 The Red Bull Arena sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter between RB Leipzig and St. Pauli on Saturday as the two teams lock horns in th...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tension builds in Bundesliga with five teams in relegation danger

Five teams are fighting for Bundesliga survival with two rounds remaining while Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen are level before their high stakes Champions League qualification due...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lars Ritzka - Trains, doubtful Saturday Ritzka (back) trained individually Wednesday but remains doubtful for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to Maximilian Bronner and Kai Schiller of Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Ritzka is going to need some testing for Saturday's match, but he appears to be unlikely either way, with the defender only able to train individually this week. This comes after he struggled with back issues in the first half of their last match, not an easy injury to shake, especially in such a short span. That said, this could end his season a few games early as he will be in a race against time to return if he misses our Saturday, only having two games remaining in the season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Could play in season finale Jones (ankle) won't be an option for Saturday's game at RB Leipzig but could play against Wolfsburg on May 16 in the final game of the season, according to manager Alexander Blessi...

Impact Jones recovered quicker than expected from his injury, and it seems the lack of fitness will be the main issue why he won't be able to suit up this weekend. Jones will be an option for the final match of the campaign against Wolfsburg at home. He hasn't played since Jan. 31 and has been limited to just eight appearances all season long, though he does have two goals on 11 shots and six chances created in that span.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Jade-Jones - Returns to full training Jones (ankle) returned to full training capacity for the first time Wednesday since suffering a syndesmosis tear more than three months ago and could be in contention for Saturday'...

Impact Jones had been working his way back through individual running and rehabilitation drills after the serious ankle injury that ruled him out for the majority of the season, making his return to full collective sessions a significant milestone. Whether he makes the matchday squad against Leipzig will be determined over the coming days, but his return to full training is the clearest sign yet that he is ready to contribute in the final fixtures of St. Pauli's Bundesliga campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Karol Mets - Ruled out for time being Mets (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the time being with a structural muscle injury, according to the club.

Impact Mets had been managing fitness concerns in recent weeks and the confirmation of a structural injury brings a definitive end to any hopes of a swift return for the center-back. Adam Dzwigala is expected to take on a larger role in the back line for St. Pauli during his absence as the club pushes through the final fixtures of what has been a challenging Bundesliga campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Suffers structural muscle injury Saliakas (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the time being with a structural muscle injury, according to the club.

Impact Saliakas had already missed Sunday's defeat against Mainz with muscular problems, and the confirmation of a structural injury is a more serious diagnosis that extends his absence without a specific return timeline. The Greek right-back's unavailability is an additional defensive concern for St. Pauli heading into the final fixtures of their Bundesliga campaign, with Adam Dzwigala expected to continue covering in the back line alongside Arkadiusz Pyrka during his absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martijn Kaars - Provides assist in loss Kaars assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Mainz.

Impact Kaars came on in the 65th minute alongside Abdoulie Ceesay and created the consolation goal in the 87th minute with a composed through ball split right between Mainz's center-backs, allowing Ceesay to finish cleanly through Daniel Batz's legs. That said, he had already wasted a much better look in the 75th minute, scuffing a close-range chance when he should have at least forced Batz into a save, which brought frustrated whistles from the Millerntor crowd. Kaars now sits on three Bundesliga goals and one assist this season across 27 appearances (12 starts).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulie Ceesay - Scores late consolation goal Ceesay scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Ceesay came on in the 65th minute and made an immediate impact, finding the net in the 87th by squeezing a shot through Daniel Batz's legs after Martijn Kaars unlocked Mainz's back line with a clever through ball that split Danny da Costa and Stefan Posch, giving St. Pauli a late spark that ultimately came too late in a 2-1 game. He also came close earlier in the 74th minute when he drove past Kacper Potulski before setting up Kaars, only for Phillipp Mwene to clear the shot off the line. The finish marked his first goal of the season in 18 Bundesliga appearances without a start, snapping a quiet run with a well-timed moment off the bench.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Three saves in defeat Vasilj made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Mainz.

Impact Vasilj made three saves in Sunday's 2-1 home loss to Mainz, including a sharp denial of Nadiem Amiri from a tight angle in the 48th minute and a standout reaction stop to turn away Sheraldo Becker's close-range header in the 52nd minute, keeping his side alive before the game slipped further out of reach. He was left with no chance on Phillip Tietz's sixth-minute finish off a defensive mistake that opened the door, nor on Phillipp Mwene's thunderous 40th minute volley ripped into the top corner. Vasilj will be aiming to bounce back and reset his level heading into Saturday's matchup against Leipzig.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Dealing with muscular problems Saliakas missed Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Mainz due to muscular problems, according to Hamburger Abendblatt.

Impact Saliakas' absence forced a reshuffle in St. Pauli's back line, with Lars Ritzka stepping in on the left and Arkadiusz Pyrka switching from left to right defensive flank to cover. With Ritzka himself now also carrying a back issue following the match, Adam Dzwigala could be in line for a larger role if both defenders need time on the sidelines heading into the final fixtures of St. Pauli's Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Ritzka - Back issue forces halftime sub Ritzka was replaced at halftime of Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Mainz after experiencing back discomfort during the first half, according to coach Alexander Blessin. "With hindsight...

Impact Ritzka had been feeling the back issue from around the 20th minute but played through the discomfort until the break before the staff made the call to withdraw him. The club will assess the severity of the problem over the coming days before making a call on his availability for upcoming fixtures, with Adam Dzwigala expected to take on a larger role at left-back in his absence if Ritzka needs any time on the sidelines.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg leaves St. Pauli closer to Bundesliga relegation, Mainz and Gladbach are safe

Wolfsburg has made ground in its bid for Bundesliga survival with a 1-1 draw at Freiburg

MAY 3 • Associated Press

St. Pauli vs Mainz 05 Prediction and Betting Tips | May 3rd 2026 In their penultimate home game of the regular season, St. Pauli welcome Mainz 05 to the Millerntor-Stadion on Sunday for round 32 of the 202...

MAY 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Race for Champions League qualification and survival battles keeping Bundesliga on edge

Four teams are vying to join Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League next season and a host more are fighting for survival in the Bundesliga

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

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