Northern duel as top match: FC St. Pauli meets Hannover 96
FC St. Pauli host Hannover 96 in a top-of-the-table clash to kick off the 13th matchday of Bundesliga 2. For the unbeaten league leaders from Hamburg, the third-placed team from Lower Saxony will be a real challenge on Friday (18:30/Sky). After all, the visitors have scored the most goals (26). "For me, they are rightly up there and are also favorites for promotion," said St. Pauli coach Fabian Hürzeler.
Hannover 96 have recently struggled away from home, suffering defeats at 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Schalke 04 respectively, but now come into the game with the momentum from their 2-0 home win against Eintracht Braunschweig in the Lower Saxony clash. FC St. Pauli have not conceded a point in their last four home games at the Millerntor. The team has also only conceded nine goals this league season.
96 coach Stefan Leitl therefore travels to Hamburg with respect. "If you have 26 points after twelve matchdays, then that's the measure of all things in the second division and a big challenge for us," he said.
FC St. Pauli's upcoming Bundesliga 2 fixture against Hannover 96 is a highly anticipated soccer match, given their positions in the table. The leaders from Hamburg will look to maintain their unbeaten run against the third-placed team, known for having the most goals in the league (Hannover 96).
Despite Hannover 96's recent struggles away from home, their 2-0 victory against Eintracht Braunschweig at home has restored some confidence. This upcoming duel against FC St. Pauli, known for its strong home defense, promises to be an exciting encounter in Bundesliga 2.
Source: www.dpa.com
