Former champions Wolfsburg are set for their worst finish in the Bundesliga since the 2017-18 season, when they were 16th and stayed up after beating Holstein Kiel 4-1 on aggregate in the relegation play-off.

The Wolves have been in the Bundesliga since the 1997-98 season, winning the title in 2009, the DFB-Pokal in 2015 and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup in 2015-16.

Wolfsburg’s goal difference gives them some breathing room, meaning a win over St Pauli is likely to result in them being in the play-off.

However, they have struggled for form in 2026, having only won one of their past 16 league matches.

That said, they have taken more points on the road this season, with four of their six wins away from home, and they are unbeaten in their past five meetings with St Pauli.