Augsburg to edge Hoffenheim in Bundesliga relegation battle
FC Augsburg vs Hoffenheim - 17/02/2023
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Hoffenheim’s Bundesliga status is under threat this season. The Blues are struggling and go into Friday night’s crunch fixture against Augsburg just two points above the relegation playoff place.
Augsburg are 13th in the Bundesliga standings after winning just two games from their last six matches. Hoffenheim are 14th in the table after losing each of their last three matches in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim have a strong head-to-head record versus Augsburg in all competitions. The Hoff won five games and lost just once versus Augsburg in their last six fixtures. The Blues won 1-0 earlier this season thanks to a goal from Dennis Geiger.
The Hoff’s defence has been savaged by opponents this season in the league, conceding 39 times. Each of Hoffenheim’s last eight games in the Bundesliga saw them score 2.0 goals or more. All eight of those Bundesliga games finished with more than 2.5 goals.
Augsburg saw three of their last five matches in the league finish with more than 2.5 goals scored. All three of those games finished with both teams scoring goals.
Augsburg are playing at home, where their form has slowly improved. Fuggerstädter are on a two-game winning streak at home and go into the match on Friday in good form at the WWK Arena.
Hoffenheim are on a three-game losing streak ahead of their trip to the WWK Arena. Just two of Hoffenheim’s nine away games this season in the Bundesliga finished as wins.
Augsburg have a long list of players in the WWK Arena treatment room. Defenders Mads Pedersen, Reece Oxford, Tobias Strobl, and Iago are all likely to miss the game due to injuries.
Forwards Andre Hahn, Ruben Vargas, and Irvin Cardona are also likely to all three miss the fixture due to their respective injuries. Midfielder Niklas Dorsch could return to the team following an illness.
Geiger, who scored against Augsburg in the reverse fixture will miss the game due to a suspension. Midfielders Robert Skov and Grischa Promel are both ruled out through injury. Forward Jacob Brun Larsen could make the squad following a groin injury.
Although Hoffenheim won 1-0 earlier this season, their form has declined immensely. The Hoff’s form is relegation form, and they could go down this season. Augsburg should edge the Blues at home and win their third straight home match.
The Hoff are conceding goals, and they should do it once more as Augsburg win 2-1 at full-time.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
De1
403228
1
2 - 1
2.99
11°
2.70
2.70
3.40
2.50
no
no
no
1 - 0(0 - 0)
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