1. FSV Mainz 05 VS FC St. Pauli

This Bundesliga match will be played at 22:30 Beijing time on December 21, 2025, with Mainz hosting St. Pauli. It was a matchup between a newly promoted team and an established Bundesliga team, and the odds showed that the hosts Mainz were slightly favored.

As a regular in the Bundesliga, Mainz has performed decently at the beginning of this season (assuming the 2025/26 season) and has a certain ability to score points at home, but its offensive efficiency and defensive stability remain to be seen. St. Pauli, as a newly promoted horse, aims to avoid relegation at the beginning of the season, and its away ability will be a key test, and the team may show a tenacious defensive counter-attack posture.

The two teams have not played each other in official competitions in recent years, and the last time they met in the Bundesliga may have been traced back to an earlier season. Judging from the limited record in the past, Mainz may have a certain psychological advantage when playing at home against St. Pauli, but it is relatively old and has limited reference value. This game is more of an encounter.

are based on the odds offered: Mainz wins 1.97, draws 3.4 and St. Pauli wins away 3.7. The odds combination clearly shows that the agency sees Mainz as the side with a slight advantage at home, but the advantage is not significant. The odds of draws and away wins are both high, especially away wins, showing that St. Pauli's away upset is more difficult.

, Mainz is the more likely side to win this game with the overall strength, Bundesliga experience and home blessing. St. Pauli is expected to be based on defense and look for counter-attacking opportunities. Considering that the odds are relatively clear but cautious in favor of home wins, it is predicted that Mainz is expected to remain unbeaten at home in this game, and the most likely result is a home win. The score may be close.

This analysis is for discussion purposes only and does not constitute any betting advice. The results of football matches are affected by various factors such as on-site lineups, tactics, and form, so please look at them rationally.