Union Berlin parted ways with coach Urs Fischer during a low-point in the campaign. Since Fischer’s departure, the Irons have improved and are now six points clear of the relegation-playoff place.
Will our algorithm predict a win for Union against Augsburg?
Although Union are six points above the relegation-playoff place, they will go into round 29 winless in back-to-back matches.
90' ⏹️Keine Punkte in Hoffenheim. Zu Gast bei der @tsghoffenheim müssen wir uns 1:3 geschlagen geben.#TSGFCA pic.twitter.com/wIzcEXebNl— FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) April 7, 2024
90' ⏹️Keine Punkte in Hoffenheim. Zu Gast bei der @tsghoffenheim müssen wir uns 1:3 geschlagen geben.#TSGFCA pic.twitter.com/wIzcEXebNl
Augsburg are in similar form and are also winless in their last two matches in the league. Die Fuggerstädter are comfortable in seventh place and having a tremendous season.
Although European qualification is well away from Augsburg, they will be pleased with a strong 2023-24 season.
The last six head-to-head matches between these clubs saw them divide their fixtures up 2W-2D-2L apiece.
The six matches were low on scoring, with just 15 in total. Union Berlin outscored Augsburg 8-7.
The last two matches between these clubs played at the Augsburg Arena ended in wins for the home side.
Although Die Fuggerstädter failed to win on their last four trips to Union, they claimed 2-0 and 1-0 wins respectively at home.
The reverse fixture between these clubs ended 1-1 at Union’s Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
Augsburg’s Ermedin Demirovic scored from the penalty spot in the 39th minute, but Union’s Kevin Volland equalised on 88 minutes for the draw.
Union Berlin are the Bundesliga’s second-worst attack. They have scored a mere 25 times in 28 games.
The Irons’ lack of scoring has led to low-scoring matches. Twelve of their last 14 league games finished with under 2.5 goals scored.
Augsburg have been far more free-scoring than Union. Die Fuggerstädter tallied 45 goals in 28 games. However, they still have a -1-goal difference.
Demirovic is having a brilliant campaign for Augsburg. He leads the team in goal scoring stats, with 15 goals.
Demirovic has accounted for 33% of Augsburg’s goals. The Bosian has added a further eight assists.
Defender Robin Gosens leads Union Berlin in goals with six. The German’s goals show the lack of production from the club’s attacking players.
Forward Kevin Behrens has added four goals. Striker Kevin Volland leads the team in assists with four.
Augsburg are unbeaten in their last four home matches. Twenty-one of their 36 points have come at the Augsburg Arena.
Union Berlin failed to win five of their last six away games. They have only taken nine points on their travels.
Our algorithm has provided a score prediction of 1-0 to Augsburg at home. The win will take Die Fuggerstädter three points closer to sixth-place Eintracht Frankfurt.