Bundesliga 2024-2025: St. Pauli-Borussia Dortmund, the likely lineups

St. Pauli-Borussia Dortmund, the probable formations

At 3:30 p.m. at the Millerntor Stadion in Hamburg the challenge worth the 24th round of the Bundesliga between the hosts and the yellow-and-reds will be played. St. Pauli è back from three consecutive defeats and currently sit 17th in the standings with 21 points. Today it goes in search of a victory against a struggling Borussia Dortmund to move away from the hot spot in the standings. Kovac s yellow-and-whites are having a season below expectations: they occupy 10th place with 32 points, and the European zone is a good 6 points away, although in their last match they overwhelmed Union Berlin 6-0, giving positive signs.

Coach Blessin entrusts the hosts’ goal to Vasilj. In front of him, Austrian Nemeth will lead the defensive department. In the midfield, Smith and captain Jackson Irvine are confirmed. The offensive trident will be formed by Eggestein in the center, with Saad and Weibhaupt on either side of him.

For Borussia Dortmund, Kobel will haveà the task of defending the posts. The defensive line will consist of Can in the center, with Ryerson and Schlotterbeck on the outsides. Sabitzer and Bensebaini will act in the middle of the field. The visiting team's only forward will be 1996 class Guirassy.

Probable lineups

St. Pauli (3-4-3): Vasilj; Nemeth, Wahl, Van der Heyden; Treu, Irvine, Smith, Ritzka; Saad, Eggestein, Weibhaupt; All.:Blessin.

Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Grob; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy; All.:Kovac.