Bayern München 3-1 St. Pauli: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Bayern München 3-1 St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

St. Pauli took an early lead when A. Hountondji scored in the 6th minute, catching Bayern München off guard and setting a defensive tone for the visitors. Bayern gradually asserted dominance through possession but struggled to break through until R. Guerreiro equalised in the 44th minute, assisted by L. Diaz, shifting momentum just before the break. Substitutions played a role in the second half, with Bayern making changes to refresh their attack.

The game remained tight until stoppage time, where Bayern’s persistence paid off with L. Diaz netting in the 90+3rd minute, assisted by J. Kimmich, to take the lead. N. Jackson then sealed the victory with a goal in the 90+6th minute, capitalising on St. Pauli’s fatigue. Despite St. Pauli’s early promise, Bayern’s late surge secured a 3-1 win, reflecting their superior control throughout.

Bayern München’s 81% possession underlined their command of the game, limiting St. Pauli to just 19% and forcing the visitors into a defensive shell that eventually cracked under pressure. They also dominated corners with 10 to St. Pauli’s 2, generating more attacking opportunities, while their 41 successful dribbles compared to St. Pauli’s 25 highlighted superior individual skill in breaking lines. Both teams received one yellow card each, with Bayern’s coming late to J. Tah in the 83rd minute and St. Pauli’s to K. Mets in the 39th, but no red cards disrupted the flow, allowing Bayern’s two assists to prove decisive in creating the winning goals.

Bayern utilised all five substitutions, including key changes like M. Olise coming on for K. Laimer at 46’, S. Gnabry for L. Karl and J. Stanisic for R. Guerreiro at 65’, L. Goretzka for Kim Min-Jae at 77’, and N. Jackson for A. Pavlovic at 83’, which injected fresh energy for the late goals. St. Pauli made four substitutions, such as D. Sinani for A. Hountondji at 18’, A. Ceesay for J. Irvine and L. Oppie for L. Ritzka at 68’, and C. Metcalfe for M. Pereira Lage at 87’, but these adjustments could not stem Bayern’s dominance, with St. Pauli’s single assist unable to match the hosts’ efficiency.

The match turned on St. Pauli’s early goal in the 6th minute by A. Hountondji, assisted by M. Pereira Lage, which gave the visitors a surprise advantage and forced Bayern to chase the game. Bayern equalised just before half-time in the 44th minute through R. Guerreiro, assisted by L. Diaz, a crucial strike that restored parity and boosted their confidence going into the break. St. Pauli’s yellow card to K. Mets in the 39th minute added tension, but it was Bayern’s substitutions, such as M. Olise replacing K. Laimer at 46’, that helped maintain pressure.

Injury-time proved decisive, with L. Diaz scoring in the 90+3rd minute, assisted by J. Kimmich, to put Bayern ahead, followed by N. Jackson’s unassisted goal in the 90+6th minute to confirm the 3-1 result. Bayern’s late yellow card to J. Tah in the 83rd minute did little to alter the outcome, while St. Pauli’s early substitution of D. Sinani for goalscorer A. Hountondji at 18’ disrupted their attacking rhythm, contributing to their inability to hold on.

Bayern München lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing for fluid attacking movements with strong midfield partnerships enabling high possession and effective dribbling. Standout roles included the creative interplay between players like L. Diaz and J. Kimmich, who provided key assists, while the defensive base supported transitions into attack.

St. Pauli deployed a 5-4-1 shape, focusing on a compact defence to absorb pressure and counter quickly, with partnerships in midfield aiming to disrupt Bayern’s rhythm. Key contributions came from early scorers like A. Hountondji and M. Pereira Lage, though the setup limited their possession and attacking options.

A complete performance in the final third. One goal. One assist. Both at critical moments.
Díaz set up the vital equaliser just before half-time and then scored the winner deep into stoppage time. In a match where Bayern needed a spark, he provided two — making him the clear Man of the Match.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs St. Pauli (H)
• Win: 6-2 vs SC Freiburg (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs FC Union Berlin (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (A)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs FC Union Berlin (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs SC Freiburg (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)

Following this hard-fought 3-1 victory, Bayern München will look to build on their dominant possession and late-game resilience as they continue their campaign, aiming to maintain consistency in upcoming league fixtures.

After a disappointing 3-1 defeat despite an early lead, St. Pauli will seek to regroup and improve their defensive solidity ahead of their next matches, focusing on converting limited opportunities into better results.

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