How to watch Bayer Leverkussen vs St. Pauli; Bundesliga broadcast

The Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli match will air live on ESPN+ Plus on Saturday, December 7, starting at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT. From BayArena, Xabi Alonso's side aims to extend their strong Bundesliga run, while St. Pauli seeks to surprise after recent improvements in form. Discover how the teams are performing, their possible lineups, and predictions.

How Does Bayer Leverkusen Arrive?

Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, occupies third place in the standings with 23 points from 12 matches. The team has demonstrated consistency in recent games, securing positive results in both domestic and European competitions. Most recently, they achieved a narrow 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the German Cup, showcasing their defensive quality and ability to capitalize on opportunities.

In the Bundesliga, they defeated Union Berlin 2-1, dominating the midfield and highlighting their offensive strength. Additionally, they crushed Red Bull Salzburg 5-0 in the Champions League, reinforcing their status as tournament favorites. Before these triumphs, they drew 1-1 with Bochum and 0-0 against Stuttgart, revealing some difficulty closing games against defensively compact teams. Bayer will aim to maintain their positive home streak against a seemingly weaker opponent on paper.

Recent Matches of Bayer Leverkusen

• December 3, 2024 | Bayern 0 - 1 Leverkusen

• November 30, 2024 | Union Berlin 1 - 2 Leverkusen

• November 26, 2024 | Leverkusen 5 - 0 Red Bull Salzburg

• November 23, 2024 | Leverkusen 5 - 2 Heidenheim

• November 9, 2024 | Bochum 1 - 1 Leverkusen

How Does St. Pauli Arrive?

St. Pauli, under Alexander Blessin, sits in 15th place with only 11 points from 12 matches. Despite a challenging season, they have recently shown signs of recovery. Their latest match saw them secure a 3-1 victory over Holstein Kiel, demonstrating improved offensive capability and stronger defensive control.

However, their previous results were less encouraging. They lost 2-0 to Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1-0 to Bayern Munich, games where their defense struggled against technically superior teams. Despite these setbacks, they achieved a notable 2-0 win against Hoffenheim, showcasing their ability to surprise stronger opponents when capitalizing on chances. St. Pauli will aim to build on these improvements, though facing Bayer at the BayArena presents a significant challenge.

Recent Matches of St. Pauli

• November 29, 2024 | St. Pauli 3 - 1 Holstein Kiel

• November 24, 2024 | Mönchengladbach 2 - 0 St. Pauli

• November 14, 2024 | Eintracht Braunschweig 1 - 1 St. Pauli (Friendly)

• November 9, 2024 | St. Pauli 0 - 1 Bayern

• November 2, 2024 | Hoffenheim 0 - 2 St. Pauli

Possible Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

• Matej Kovar

• Jeremie Frimpong

• Edmond Tapsoba

• Piero Hincapié

• Álex Grimaldo

• Exequiel Palacios

• Granit Xhaka

• Florian Wirtz

• Nordi Mukiele

• Robert Andrich

• Jonathan Tah

St. Pauli

• Nikola Vasilj

• Hauke Wahl

• David Nemeth

• Eric Smith

• Manolis Saliakas

• Carlo Boukhalfa

• Jackson Irvine

• Philipp Treu

• Oladapo Afolayan

• Johannes Eggestein

• Morgan Guilavogui

Predictions

Odds:

• Bayer Leverkusen: -455

• Draw: +575

• St. Pauli: +1150

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

• Time: 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT

• Tournament: Bundesliga

• Stadium: BayArena

How to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli LIVE

• Broadcast: ESPN+ Plus