FC Bayern Munich to Face FC St. Pauli in 2. Bundesliga Playoff
Bavarian Giants Aim for Promotion
FC Bayern Munich II, the reserve team of the Bundesliga giants, will face FC St. Pauli in a two-legged playoff for promotion to the 2. Bundesliga. The first leg will be played on May 25 at the Millerntor-Stadion in Hamburg, with the second leg taking place on May 29 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern Munich II finished third in the 3. Liga, while St. Pauli finished 16th in the 2. Bundesliga, narrowly avoiding relegation.
Bayern Munich II Aiming to Follow in First Team's Footsteps
Bayern Munich II will be looking to follow in the footsteps of the first team, who have won the Bundesliga title for the past nine seasons. The reserve team has a strong record in recent years, having won the 3. Liga title in 2019 and finishing second in 2021. They will be confident of beating St. Pauli and earning promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.
St. Pauli Looking to Avoid Relegation
St. Pauli will be desperate to avoid relegation to the 3. Liga. The club has a long history in the 2. Bundesliga, and they will be determined to stay in the division. They have a strong home record, and they will be hoping to use that to their advantage in the first leg of the playoff.
Key Players to Watch
Some of the key players to watch in the playoff include:
- Thomas Meggle (Bayern Munich II): The 20-year-old striker is Bayern Munich II's top scorer this season, with 15 goals in 34 appearances.
- Lars Ritzka (St. Pauli): The 23-year-old midfielder is St. Pauli's captain and most experienced player, and he will be key to their chances of success in the playoff.
Prediction
Bayern Munich II are the favorites to win the playoff, but St. Pauli will be no pushovers. The first leg is likely to be a close affair, but Bayern Munich II should have too much quality for St. Pauli in the second leg. Prediction: Bayern Munich II to win 3-1 on aggregate.
