"RB Leipzig will certainly be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite putting in a downbeat display last weekend, Ole Werner's men can officially punch their lucrative Champions League return on Saturday afternoon. Signing off April with a stellar 3-1 victory at home against Union Berlin, the Red Bulls have enjoyed a stellar domestic campaign. Heading into March's international break with a remarkable 5-0 romp against Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig have won each of their other five Bundesliga appearances."
"It should also be noted, the German giants have lost just a pair of their last 13 straight top-flight showdowns. Likewise, Werner's side have also gained a fearsome reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. In fact, Saturday's hosts have won all of their previous four consecutive showdowns at the Red Bull Arena by an aggregate score of 11-1."
"As for the visitors, while St. Pauli might still mathematically be clinging to their Bundesliga status, the Neighbourhood Kickers are rightfully already planning for life back in Germany's second-tier. Last seen falling to a 2-1 loss at home against Mainz, Alexander Blessin's side are six points adrift of safety heading into the penultimate showdown of the campaign."
RB Leipzig host St. Pauli in a Saturday Bundesliga match with Champions League qualification at stake. Leipzig aim to respond after a 4-1 defeat away at Bayer Leverkusen, while they have otherwise produced strong domestic results, including a 3-1 home win over Union Berlin and a 5-0 victory over Hoffenheim before the international break. Leipzig have won each of their other five Bundesliga appearances and have lost only twice in their last 13 top-flight matches. They also have a strong home record, winning their previous four consecutive home games at the Red Bull Arena by an aggregate score of 11-1. St. Pauli are six points from safety and are preparing for a likely return to the second tier after a 2-1 home loss to Mainz.
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