Karlsruher SC 2-1 FC St. Pauli – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Karlsruher SC at 58%, yet in-form FC St. Pauli provide a compelling counter-argument — this Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
Karlsruher SC welcome FC St. Pauli to BBBank Wildpark in 2. Bundesliga (matchday 28). Kick-off is Saturday 6 April 2024 at 20:30 UK time.
Form Guide
Karlsruher SC — last 10 games: 5W 3D 2L, averaging 1.80 points per game. Last five: W W L W D. They are averaging 2.50 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
In front of their own supporters, Karlsruher SC have posted 6W 3D 1L from their last 10 home games — 2.10 PPG. They are averaging 2.90 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across their last 10 games, FC St. Pauli have recorded 8W 0D 2L — 2.40 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.10. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
When travelling, FC St. Pauli have posted 6W 2D 2L from their last 10 away outings — 2.00 PPG. They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour FC St. Pauli — 0.60 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.40 vs 1.80). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 60% of Karlsruher SC's games and 70% of FC St. Pauli's (from Karlsruher SC's last 10 home games and FC St. Pauli's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
Despite the home advantage, FC St. Pauli have the better record in our head-to-head data — 3 wins from 5 H2H matches against 0 for Karlsruher SC.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 5 H2H matches in our data averaged 4.2 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 28 Oct 2023, ended Karlsruher SC 1–2 FC St. Pauli — a FC St. Pauli win.
The H2H data backs the away side. FC St. Pauli have won 3 of 5 H2H matches, and at 4.2 goals per game the goals market also points upward — the away win and Over 2.5 combination has a head-to-head case.
In-Play Data
Karlsruher SC trading profile (last 61 games, 30 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 90% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; of the 25 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 36%; of the 16 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 31%; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
FC St. Pauli trading profile (last 61 games, 30 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 80% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 59% of the time; of the 11 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 46%; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Karlsruher SC 59% versus FC St. Pauli 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Karlsruher SC 62% | FC St. Pauli 52%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Karlsruher SC surrender their half-time lead 36% of the time, while FC St. Pauli have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 46% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Karlsruher SC 2.40 xG and FC St. Pauli 1.49 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Karlsruher SC attack 1.545 / defence 0.942 | FC St. Pauli attack 1.144 / defence 1.000. League average goals — home 1.550 / away 1.385. Karlsruher SC carry an above-average attack rating of 1.545 — their 2.40 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. Data: built from Karlsruher SC's last 61 games and FC St. Pauli's last 61.
Result probabilities: Karlsruher SC 58% | Draw 19% | FC St. Pauli 23%. Fair-value odds: Karlsruher SC 1.74 | Draw 5.21 | FC St. Pauli 4.30. The model has a clear lean to Karlsruher SC (58%) — a 35pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 75% | BTTS Yes probability 70% | Total xG 3.89. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 75% — a total xG of 3.89 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 70% — both xG figures (2.40 / 1.49) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Karlsruher SC at 58% — clear model lean. Note a divergence: in-form FC St. Pauli (2.40 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — the model adjusts for opposition strength, which raw form results do not. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 19% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 3.89 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 75% — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Karlsruher SC's last 10 home games and FC St. Pauli's last 10 away games) averaging 3.8 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 4.2 goals per game across 5 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 70% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Karlsruher SC 60% (last 10 home games) | FC St. Pauli 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, matchday 28 | Venue: BBBank Wildpark • Kick-off: Saturday 6 April 2024 at 20:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Karlsruher SC 58% | Draw 19% | FC St. Pauli 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 75% (Under 25%) | BTTS Yes 70% (No 30%) | xG Karlsruher SC 2.40 / FC St. Pauli 1.49 • Poisson strength factors: Karlsruher SC attack 1.545 / def 0.942 | FC St. Pauli attack 1.144 / def 1.000 | league avg home 1.550 / away 1.385 • Poisson stance: Karlsruher SC (58%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.40
Karlsruher SC xG
Expected Goals
1.49
FC St. Pauli xG
70%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
75%
Over 2.5
54%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli FAQs
What time does Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli kick off?
Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli kicked off at 20:30 UK time on Saturday 6 April 2024 at BBBank Wildpark.
What was the final score in Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli?
Karlsruher SC 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli.
Where is Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli being played?
The match is being played at BBBank Wildpark.
What competition is Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli part of?
Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli is a 2. Bundesliga fixture (matchday 28) (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli?
Our statistical model gives Karlsruher SC a 58% chance of winning, FC St. Pauli a 23% chance, and a 19% chance of a draw — making Karlsruher SC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli?
Our model estimates a 70% probability that both Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 75%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Karlsruher SC's attacking strength (1.54x league average) is weighed against FC St. Pauli's defensive record (1.00x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.40. The same calculation in reverse, FC St. Pauli's attack versus Karlsruher SC's defence, projects 1.49 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Karlsruher SC's last 61 games and FC St. Pauli's last 61 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-1, at 8.8%. Close behind: 1-1 (8.3%), 3-1 (7.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Karlsruher SC Win
58%
1.74
19%
5.21
23%
4.30
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
8.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.3%
Draw
3 – 1
7.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.40
Karlsruher SC xG
Total xG
3.89
1.49
FC St. Pauli xG
1.74
58%
Home win
5.21
19%
Draw
4.30
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
75%
Over 2.5
1.33
25%
Under 2.5
4.00
54%
Over 3.5
1.85
46%
Under 3.5
2.17
35%
Over 4.5
2.86
65%
Under 4.5
1.54
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
70%
BTTS Yes
1.42
30%
BTTS No
3.39
Clean Sheet
22%
4.45
9%
10.98
Win to Nil
13%
7.73
2%
47.26
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 5.9 | 8.8 | 6.5 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 4.7 | 7.0 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli?
Our Poisson model rates 2-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.8%.
How many goals are Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli expected to score?
The model projects 2.40 expected goals for Karlsruher SC and 1.49 for FC St. Pauli, a combined total of 3.89.
How confident is the prediction model for Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 58%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Karlsruher SC's recent record stands at 23W 16D 22L from 61 games, a 1.39 PPG return, with W-W-L-W-D in the last five.
FC St. Pauli, meanwhile, have gone 32W 19D 10L across 61 games — 1.89 PPG, with W-L-W-W-W in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours FC St. Pauli by 0.50 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Karlsruher SC heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Karlsruher SC have managed 16W 8D 6L from their last 30 home games — 1.87 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.39 PPG overall — Karlsruher SC are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
FC St. Pauli's away record stands at 14W 7D 9L across their last 30 away games, a 1.63 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Karlsruher SC are averaging 1.82 goals scored and 1.54 conceded per game recently; FC St. Pauli are on 1.72 scored and 1.07 conceded.
Defensively: FC St. Pauli in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 61 Results
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FC St. Pauli
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Karlsruher SC (Home) vs FC St. Pauli (Away)
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❓ Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli Form FAQs
What form are Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli in coming into this match?
Karlsruher SC have gone 23W 16D 22L in their last 61 games (1.39 PPG), while FC St. Pauli have gone 32W 19D 10L in their last 61 (1.89 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Karlsruher SC at home or FC St. Pauli away?
Karlsruher SC's home record (1.87 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Karlsruher SC at home: 1.87 PPG; FC St. Pauli away: 1.63 PPG.
Have Karlsruher SC or FC St. Pauli been keeping clean sheets recently?
Karlsruher SC have kept a clean sheet in 23% of their recent games, FC St. Pauli in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 7 H2H matches in our data, going back to September 2021. All of them came in 2. Bundesliga. The most recent was as recently as 11 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
Karlsruher SC's record when hosting FC St. Pauli specifically: 1W 1D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
1
Karlsruher SC
2
Draws
4
FC St. Pauli
Recent Meetings
❓ Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli?
Across the 7 head-to-head matches in our data, Karlsruher SC have won 1, FC St. Pauli have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 11 October 2026: FC St. Pauli 2-0 Karlsruher SC.
Who has won more matches between Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli?
FC St. Pauli have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 7 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Karlsruher SC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
FC St. Pauli are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Karlsruher SC 57%, FC St. Pauli 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for Karlsruher SC and 60% for FC St. Pauli. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 43% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Karlsruher SC home games / FC St. Pauli away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Karlsruher SC vs FC St. Pauli Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 57% of Karlsruher SC's games and 60% of FC St. Pauli's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Karlsruher SC's matches and 60% of FC St. Pauli's.
Do Karlsruher SC and FC St. Pauli matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 90% of Karlsruher SC's recent matches and 80% of FC St. Pauli's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Karlsruher SC edge out FC St. Pauli 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Karlsruher SC beat FC St. Pauli 2-1 at BBBank Wildpark, Regular Season - 28, in the 2. Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Karlsruher SC 2.40 xG and FC St. Pauli 1.49 xG, a combined 3.89. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Karlsruher SC attack 1.54 / defence 0.94 against FC St. Pauli attack 1.14 / defence 1.00, drawn from 61/61 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Karlsruher SC 58% | Draw 19% | FC St. Pauli 23%, with Karlsruher SC to win its most likely call at 58%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 75%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 90% and landed. Over 3.5 was 54% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 70% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 57% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Karlsruher SC 62%, FC St. Pauli 52%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Karlsruher SC's trading profile (61 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did.
FC St. Pauli's trading profile (61 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, FC St. Pauli arrived the stronger side — 1.89 PPG against 1.39. Form was overturned, with Karlsruher SC winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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