FC St. Pauli Team News Page 16 - Soccer

James Sands - Plays entire 90 minutes Sands generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Sands completed his first 90 minutes in the Bundesliga since joining from New York City FC on loan, starting in his second game in a row. He will look to continue to stay in favor to play, already collecting 182 minutes of play over four games for St. Pauli.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Involved Sunday Irvine assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Irvine recorded his fifth assist of the season to further surpass his career high. He's also been the team's Iron Man at this point as he has started all 19 Bundesliga games, featuring in every minutes as he is averaging about two tackles, 2.3 clearances and about 25 completed passes per match.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Johannes Eggestein - On scoresheet again Eggestein assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Eggestein has been in better form of late with three goals and three assists in the last six matches after opening the campaign with just one assist during the first 11 contests. He's already surpasses his career high for assists in the Bundesliga and is a goal away from matching his career high in goals with four months left on the season.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danel Sinani - Gets goal off bench Sinani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Despite coming on in the final minutes Saturday, Sinani was able to sneak in a final goal for his first of the season. He's been nothing but an bench option for the team, with just four starts in 13 appearances during his first campaign in Bundesliga.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Scores twice, assists in win Guilavogui scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Guilavogui was by far the man of the match Sunday, having been involved in all three goals for the team against Union Berlin. He's scored all five of his goals on the season withing in the last seven games, collecting 17 shots (seven on target) with 12 chances created and 14 tackles in that span. This also brings the winger to an average of about two shots and tackles per 90 minutes played, being able to be involved on both ends of the pitch.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Keeps clean sheet Vasilj registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Vasilj made two saves as he managed to keep his seventh clean sheet during his first season in the Bundesliga. He's been in great form of late with just two goals allowed in the last five league appearances, making 17 saves in that span, putting him amongst the Bundesliga leaders in saves with 60 in 19 appearances. The keeper will face off with Augsburg for the next match on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests. Vasilj had allowed three goals on five saves against the opponent during the last outing on Sep 15.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Dzwigala - No longer suspended Dzwigala has completed his one-game suspension and is no longer suspended.

Impact Dzwigala missed the 3-0 win against Union Berlin due to suspension but will be available for Saturday's game against Augsburg. His return is unlikely to impact the starting lineup as he has primarily been a bench option this season.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Suspension cleared Smith completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Smith missed the 3-0 win against Union Berlin due to suspension but is expected to return to the starting lineup in the back three on Saturday.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guilavogui Secures Important Win! | FC St. Pauli - 1. FC Union Berlin | 3-0 | Highlights | MD 19

JANUARY 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Lars Ritzka - Starting Sunday Ritzka (strain) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Ritzka returns for the first time in 2025 after missing three matches with an injury. The defender makes just his second start since November in the match.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FC St. Pauli vs Union Berlin Prediction and Betting Tips | January 26th 2025 FC St. Pauli will welcome Union Berlin to Millerntor-Stadion in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Both teams have five wins in 18 league games.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Elias Saad - Fit for Sunday Saad (ankle) is an option for Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Elias will come back. He really stepped on the gas and I felt good about...

Impact Saad is returning this week as expected, with the forward set to feature against Union Berlin on Sunday. However, he will only feature from the bench, limited in his return to the field. This is great news for the club, as he last appeared in October. He did start in three of his six matches before the injury and will hope to reclaim a starting role after the long absence.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Clean sheet in win Vasilj had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Vasilj recorded his second clean sheet in four outings. This also marked just the fifth time in 18 appearances that he finished with no more than one save. Up next for FC St. Pauli is a meeting with FC Union Berlin on Sunday.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Johannes Eggestein - Scores in return Eggestein scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact In what marked his return from a two-game absence, Eggestein scored for a second straight appearance and third time in five outings. Additionally, this marked his third straight game with two shots on target, but it was also his second consecutive game without accounting for at least one chance created.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Third goal in six outings Guilavogui scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Guilavogui buried his third goal in six appearances, while he is up to 15 shots and five shots on target in that span. This also marked his fifth consecutive outing with at least one chance created. On the defensive side, this was the fourth time this season that he accounted for at least two tackles won.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oladapo Afolayan - Assists on late goal Afolayan assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Afolayan entered the game as a substitute in the 80th minute and delivered a critical effort with an assist on his squad's second goal of the match, early in second half extra time. This marked the first time in 10 appearances and fifth time on the season that Afolayan did not start the match, but he made a strong case to return to the starting lineup with his impactful performance.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manolis Saliakas - Four crosses in victory Saliakas recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Saliakas fired two shots for the second time in three outings but has not had a shot on target in two outings. This also marked his third consecutive match with at least four crosses, yet he has just four accurate crosses in that span. Additionally, this marked the first time in four appearances that Saliakas finished without a tackle won.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Suspended next weekend Smith was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 2-0 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Smith was shown the card in the 70th minute, but helped St. Pauli close out Saturday's clean sheet. The defender will miss next week's match against Union Berlin through suspension.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Johannes Eggestein - Leads the line Saturday Eggestein (illness) is starting for St. Pauli during Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Eggestein is good to go following a two match absence due to illness. The forward is a regular starter when fit and has scored twice while combining for 11 shots over his last four appearances.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oladapo Afolayan - Struggles in loss Afolayan recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Bochum. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Afolayan had a rough day in the office against Bochum on Wednesday. In 81 minutes played, the English winger did create two chances, but failed to put a shot on target, only completed two of his six dribble attempts, and was dispossessed three times. Afolayan has just two goals and zero assists in 13 Bundesliga starts, so he will hope to right the ship against Heidenheim on Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - Tries to spark attack Guilavogui registered three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Bochum.

Impact Guilavogui seemed determined to carry St. Pauli's attack on his shoulders against Bochum, but his efforts provided mixed results. He did manage to complete two of his three dribbles, and created one chance. However, he lost the most duels out of any player in the match, losing 16 of his 27 duels, and despite taking three shots, none of them were on target. Still, it is hard to fault Guilavogui for his mentality, considering St. Pauli generated just 0.68 expected goals from 49 percent possession. Hopefully his attacking mindset will be rewarded on Saturday against Heidenheim.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Lone midfield creator Irvine generated two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Bochum. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Irvine did his best to will St. Pauli to secure points on Wednesday, but ultimately failed. In 90 minutes played, the Australian took two shots (one on target, one off), made six passes into the final third from his midfield position, and had three touches in the opposition's box. Irvine is St. Pauli's leader in assists this Bundesliga campaign with four in 17 matches started. They will rely on his creativity once again on Saturday against Heidenheim.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vasilj - Faces heavy fire Vasilj made four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Bochum.

Impact Vasilj was heavily tested in St. Pauli's 1-0 loss to Bochum on Wednesday. Bochum managed to put five shots on target, with one of them going in the net. But for the most part, Vasilj stood tall. He managed to make four saves, including three from inside of his own box, and made two high claims. With Wednesday's performance, Vasilj now sits third in the Bundesliga in save percentage with a mark of 73.1. St. Pauli will need him to come up big for them again on Saturday when they host Heidenheim.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Saad - Needs another week for return Saad (ankle) is nearing a return but is out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Elias is about to return. He's keen, of course, but ma...

Impact Saad will sit out yet another match, missing out on his 12th straight match. However, he is nearing a return, as the forward is expected to be fit after another week of full training. That said, he will look to be an option when the club faces Union Belin on Jan. 26, hoping to finally end his long hiatus.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Johannes Eggestein - Late call for Saturday Eggestein (illness) is questionable for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "With Johannes, we have to see how he copes with training."

Impact Eggesein is a late call for Saturday, with his availability likely coming down to a fitness test ahead of the contest. It will also be dependent on his training ahead of the game, waiting to see how he reacts. The club will hope to have him back as soon as possible, as he is a regular starter at forward.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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