Augsburg welcome Union Berlin to the WWK Arena this Saturday in Bundesliga action. Augsburg, currently 11th on 43 points, hold a six-point advantage over 13th-placed Union Berlin, with both teams comfortably mid table. Augsburg’s home advantage could be crucial, especially given their unbeaten record against Union Berlin in their last seven home meetings.
Recent form offers little encouragement for either team. Augsburg have lost three of their last five matches, while Union Berlin are winless in their previous five outings. Union Berlin’s struggles on the road are particularly concerning, having failed to score in eight of their 16 away games this season. Augsburg, on the other hand, average 1.29 goals per home game, giving them a slight edge in attack. Both teams will be desperate to reverse their poor runs, and the psychological impact of recent results could play a significant role in the outcome.
Historically, Augsburg have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning six of their 13 meetings, including a 2-0 triumph in their last encounter. Matches between these two tend to be tight, with an average of just 1.6 goals per game, but Augsburg’s strong home record against Union Berlin could provide a confidence boost. For Union Berlin, overcoming this historical disadvantage will demand a disciplined and determined performance, especially with their Bundesliga survival hanging in the balance.
Key players Alexis Claude-Maurice and Benedict Hollerbach, both with nine goals this season, will be central to their teams’ attacking efforts. Augsburg will look to their home crowd for inspiration.
Augsburg - Union Berlin Key Facts
Augsburg have demonstrated a strong home record against Union Berlin, securing victories in 5 out of their last 7 encounters at home. This historical performance underscores their dominance and positions them as strong contenders for this match.
Union Berlin are currently experiencing a challenging phase, remaining winless in their last 5 Bundesliga matches. This decline in form could significantly impact their performance against a historically stronger opponent like Augsburg.
Augsburg's recent record against Union Berlin across all competitions is impressive, with only 1 loss in their last 5 games. This consistency provides them with a psychological advantage, making them a reliable choice for those considering betting on the home team.
Augsburg vs Union Berlin Betting Predictions
Primary Bet:Over 2.5 goals @ 4/6
The clash between Augsburg and Union Berlin offers strong potential for a high-scoring encounter. The likelihood of "over 2.5 goals" is calculated at an impressive 76.7%, underpinned by Augsburg's average of 1.29 goals per home match and Union Berlin's 1.15 goals per away fixture. Historical trends also point towards increasing goal activity, with previous meetings averaging 1.6 goals—a figure that suggests an upward trajectory. While Union Berlin have shown defensive resilience of late, the attacking tendencies of both sides and their current form make the over 2.5 goals market an excellent value at 4/6.
Secondary Bet:Home Win @ 11/10
For the secondary bet, Augsburg's home advantage cannot be overlooked, making the "home win" at 11/10 a compelling option. Augsburg have triumphed in 5 of their last 7 home fixtures against Union Berlin and boast a remarkable 90% win rate when leading 1-0 at home. Although Union Berlin are unbeaten in their last 8 matches, they have struggled against Augsburg, failing to secure a win in their last 5 Bundesliga meetings. Augsburg's dominance in this fixture, combined with their strong home form, provides solid backing for the home win bet.
