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RB Leipzig vs FC St. Pauli

BundesligaFull time · 9 May 2026
RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

Won · xG 2.22LWLWWLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Xaver Schlager 45' · ⚽ Willi Orbán 54' · ⚽ Abdoulie Ceesay 86'

FC St. Pauli

Lost · xG 0.65LLLLDLast 5
FC St. Pauli
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ FC St. Pauli · last goal · 86'
75
25
RB Leipzig · 2.22 xG0.65 xG · FC St. Pauli
Match StoryFull breakdown

RB Leipzig 2–1 FC St. Pauli

RB Leipzig secured a 2-1 victory over FC St. Pauli at the Red Bull Arena, a result that underlines the gulf in class between a team competing for European football and one fighting, with diminishing hope, against the inevitable.

BundesligaSat 9 May, 14:30
Key Takeaways
Result

RB Leipzig picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the RB Leipzig end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionBundesliga
First Goal
Xaver Schlager
45'⚽
Xaver Schlager
Christoph BaumgartnerAssist: Christoph Baumgartner
Match Report
Leipzig Hold Their Ground: RB Leipzig 2-1 FC St. Pauli, Bundesliga Matchday 33
RMRafael Mbeki

Leipzig Hold Their Ground: RB Leipzig 2-1 FC St. Pauli, Bundesliga Matchday 33

RB Leipzig secured a 2-1 victory over FC St. Pauli at the Red Bull Arena, a result that underlines the gulf in class between a team competing for European football and one fighting, with diminishing hope, against the inevitable.

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Key Events
  1. 19'
    RB LeipzigCastello LukebaCastello Lukeba
    Foul
  2. 45'
    RB LeipzigXaver SchlagerXaver Schlager
    assist: Christoph Baumgartner
  3. 50'
    RB LeipzigChristoph BaumgartnerChristoph Baumgartner
    Foul
  4. 54'
    RB LeipzigWilli OrbánWilli Orbán
    assist: David Raum
  5. 64'
    FC St. PauliFin StevensFin Stevens
    off: Louis Oppie
  6. 64'
    FC St. PauliHauke WahlHauke Wahl
    off: Lars Ritzka
  7. 69'
    RB LeipzigNicolas SeiwaldNicolas Seiwald
    off: Assan Ouédraogo
  8. 69'
    RB LeipzigMax FinkgräfeMax Finkgräfe
    off: David Raum
  9. 72'
    FC St. PauliAbdoulie CeesayAbdoulie Ceesay
    off: Andréas Hountondji
  10. 79'
    RB LeipzigAntonio NusaAntonio Nusa
    off: Brajan Gruda
  11. 86'
    FC St. PauliAbdoulie CeesayAbdoulie Ceesay
    assist: Jackson Irvine
  12. 89'
    FC St. PauliDanel SinaniDanel Sinani
    off: Connor Metcalfe
  13. 89'
    FC St. PauliMathias RasmussenMathias Rasmussen
    off: Eric Smith
  14. 90+1'
    RB LeipzigBenjamin HenrichsBenjamin Henrichs
    off: Ridle Baku
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

RB Leipzig 2.22 xGFC St. Pauli 0.65 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Bundesliga standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Bayern München34285189
2Borussia Dortmund34227573
3RB Leipzig34205965
4VfB Stuttgart34188862
51899 Hoffenheim34187961
6Bayer Leverkusen34178959
7SC Freiburg341381347
8Eintracht Frankfurt3411111244
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of RB Leipzig vs FC St. Pauli?

The match finished 2-1 to RB Leipzig.

Who won RB Leipzig vs FC St. Pauli?

RB Leipzig won the match 2-1.

When did RB Leipzig vs FC St. Pauli take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

RB Leipzig defeated FC St. Pauli 2-1 at Leipzig Stadium, with our model's 68% pick for a Leipzig win landing as expected. The hosts extended their recent form, taking three wins from their last five matches, while St. Pauli's struggles continued following a run of four losses in five games. Both sides found the net in a match that aligned with Leipzig's tendency toward goals; the team had seen both teams score in 80% of recent outings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Leipzig chase a top-three finish in a congested midtable battle; St. Pauli face a relegation scrap 14 points adrift. The 14-point gap reflects the gulf in current form and squad quality. Leipzig's attacking output contrasts sharply with St. Pauli's vulnerability. Our AI engine suggests a one-sided contest; Leipzig's recent inconsistency remains their only variable.

RB Leipzig v FC St. Pauli · Bundesliga · 09/05/2026, 14:30:00