In the upcoming clash between Augsburg and Union Berlin, both teams are gearing up for a fierce battle on the pitch. With recent changes in coaching staff and varying forms, this match promises to be an intense showdown between two Bundesliga contenders.
Match Preview
Union Berlin replaced coach Urs Fischer during a challenging period in the season. Since Fischer’s departure, the team has shown improvement and is now six points ahead of the relegation-playoff position.
Despite being six points clear, Union Berlin heads into round 29 without a win in their last two matches.
Similarly, Augsburg is in a similar situation, having not won in their last two league matches. However, they are comfortably placed in seventh position and are having a remarkable season.
While European qualification seems unlikely for Augsburg, they can be satisfied with their strong performance in the 2023-24 season.
Union Berlin has the second-worst attack in the Bundesliga, scoring only 25 goals in 28 games.
Their lack of scoring has led to low-scoring matches, with twelve of their last fourteen league games ending with under 2.5 goals scored.
In contrast, Augsburg has been more prolific, scoring 45 goals in 28 games. Although they still have a negative -1 goal difference.
Head-to-Head:
In the last six head-to-head matches between these teams, they have evenly split the results with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses each.
These matches have been low-scoring affairs, with only 15 goals scored in total, with Union Berlin outscoring Augsburg 8-7.
Augsburg has won the last two matches against Union Berlin played at the Augsburg Arena.
Although Augsburg hasn’t won in their last four visits to Union, they secured 2-0 and 1-0 victories respectively at home.
The reverse fixture between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw at Union’s Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
Augsburg’s Ermedin Demirovic converted a penalty in the 39th minute, but Union’s Kevin Volland equalized in the 88th minute for the draw.
Team News & Updates:
Ermedin Demirovic has been outstanding for Augsburg, leading the team in goal-scoring with 15 goals, accounting for 33% of their goals. He has also provided eight assists.
Augsburg is undefeated in their last four home matches, earning twenty-one of their thirty-six points at the Augsburg Arena.
Defender Robin Gosens is Union Berlin’s top scorer with six goals, highlighting the lack of contribution from their attacking players.
Forward Kevin Behrens has added four goals, while striker Kevin Volland leads the team in assists with four.
Union Berlin has struggled away from home, failing to win five of their last six away games, only accumulating nine points on the road.
Prediction & Analysis:
Based on recent performances and head-to-head statistics, Augsburg holds a slight advantage going into the match.
With their unbeaten streak at home and a potent attacking force led by Demirovic, Augsburg is poised to secure a narrow victory.
Our prediction favors a 1-0 win for Augsburg, propelling them closer to sixth-place Eintracht Frankfurt and affirming their stronghold in the Bundesliga standings.
- Augsburg 1-0 Union Berlin
