Augsburg and Hoffenheim aim to reignite their winning streaks in the Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Augsburg, coming off a 1-1 draw, faces the challenge of overcoming Hoffenheim, who lost 3-2 to league leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
Match Preview:
Augsburg, under Jess Thorup, has shown promise in Bavaria, securing 12 points from 10 matches and sitting comfortably above the relegation zone.
Despite a setback against third-division side Unterhaching in the DFB-Pokal, Augsburg eyes an opportunity to distance themselves from the bottom three against Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim, managed by Pellegrino Matarazzo, displayed determination against Leverkusen but faces a challenge in maintaining consistency.
Occupying a Europa League qualification spot after 10 matches, Hoffenheim’s recent win-loss pattern reflects a developing team under Matarazzo’s leadership.
Team Form:
Augsburg Bundesliga Form: W, L, L, W, W, D
Hoffenheim Bundesliga Form: W, L, W, L, W, L
Hoffenheim All Competitions Form: L, W, L, W, L, L
Team News:
Augsburg might miss key players like David Colina, Arne Maier, Frederik Winther, Raphael Framberger, and Reece Oxford due to injury.
Hoffenheim faces the absence of Pavel Kaderabek, Florian Grillitsch, Marco John, Stanley Nsoki, and Dennis Geiger, but Andrej Kramaric’s return provides an attacking boost.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Augsburg:
- Dahmen;
- Mbabu, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Pedersen;
- Rexhbecaj, Dorsch;
- Vargas, Jensen, Demirovic;
- Tietz
Hoffenheim:
- Baumann;
- Kabak, Brooks, Vogt;
- Skov, Becker, Stach, Promel;
- Kramaric;
- Weghorst, Beier
Prediction: Augsburg 1-2 Hoffenheim
While Augsburg seeks to rebound from a fortunate draw against Koln, Hoffenheim aims to capitalize on their attacking prowess.
Hoffenheim’s recent trend suggests a victory, signaling a potential climb toward Champions League qualification.