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Basler warns: HSV and St. Pauli are in acute danger of relegation!
Mario Basler criticizes St. Pauli's poor performance in the Bundesliga relegation battle on December 25, 2025 in his podcast.
Basler warns: HSV and St. Pauli are in acute danger of relegation!
In the current Bundesliga season, some traditional clubs are on the brink. Mario Basler, himself a former professional, speaks quite provocatively about the relegation chances of teams like St. Pauli and Hamburger SV in his podcast series “Basler Ballert” and in Sport1’s “Doppelpass” program. As Basler sees it, we are dealing with real problem children in the league. 1. FC St. Pauli only played 0-0 against Mainz 05 on Sunday and was sharply criticized for it. Basler describes the game as a “catastrophe” and says both teams are not suitable for the Bundesliga. St. Pauli's 12 points are a poor result, especially considering the wet football they played last Sunday. Player Hauke Wahl himself would have switched off the match in front of the television.
Mainz 05 are currently in the relegation zone with 8 points, followed by Heidenheim (11 points), St. Pauli (12 points) and Augsburg (14 points). Basler is convinced that two of these four teams will make the bitter journey to the second division and particularly criticizes Heidenheim's lack of penetration. He sees Mainz as the most likely relegation group because, despite their overall misery, they have at least qualified for the round of 16 of the Conference League - which is more of a disadvantage than an advantage in the difficult relegation situation.
Relegation battle and relegation
The situation is tense for all teams up to tenth place. Even Werder Bremen, who currently have 17 points, are only two points ahead of 14th in the table. Wolfsburg is standing, it is not safe. Surprising for Bremen, because the team seemed quite stable at the start of the season. Basler's statements, which also address the current form crisis at FC Augsburg and Wolfsburg's 3-4 defeat against Freiburg, show the diverse problems that teams in the league have to contend with.
In addition, Basler also takes a critical look at FC Bayern and Borussia Mönchengladbach, whose performances are currently causing concern. In this respect, the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season is much more exciting than many expected. Instead of the usual suspects, Eintracht Frankfurt could advance to the championship, says Basler. He praises the successful work of sports director Markus Krösche and reveals that Frankfurt is ready for major transfers, supported by a transfer fee of an impressive 70 million euros.
Statistical insights and records
A look at the long tradition of the Bundesliga shows that the relegation problem is not new. According to recent statistics from Statista, the most frequent relegations of clubs in the Bundesliga are recorded from 1963/1964 to the current 2024/2025 season. During this time, numerous teams repeatedly had to go back to the second division, which underlines the drama of the relegation battle. Football is a business with ups and downs.
In conclusion, it can be said that the relegation battle could still be exciting this season. Basler warns that the upcoming game between St. Pauli and HSV will be a “must-win” game for both teams. Not just for self-respect, but also for the chances of staying in the Bundesliga. If the clubs don't improve their performance as quickly as possible, it could actually be a bitter disappointment for the fans. Time is running out!