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FC Augsburg vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Two teams in danger of relegation will play each other in the Bundesliga on Sunday. With FC Augsburg and VFL Wolfsburg, the fifteenth in the table meets the thirteenth. Kick-off in Augsburg’s WWK Arena is at 15:30.
While FCA are only separated from the relegation zone by a better goal difference, VFL Wolfsburg currently have a five-point cushion on the relegation zone. However, if the Wolves lose in the Fuggerstadt at the weekend, they will once again be in the thick of the relegation battle. So it comes in handy that FCA is something of a favourite opponent. The Lower Saxons haven’t lost to Augsburg since 2017. Find out whether we think they will remain unbeaten this weekend and what other predictions we have for this game in our Augsburg vs Wolfsburg tip.
Augsburg vs Wolfsburg info
– Date & Time: 03.04.2022, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: Augsburg, WWK Arena
– Competition: Bundesliga, 28th matchday
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Augsburg Form & Balance Check
26 Points FC Augsburg have on their account after as many Bundesliga games. 26, as the Fuggerstädter still have the catch-up game against FSV Mainz 05 up their sleeve. Before this match is played on Wednesday evening, they will face VfL Wolfsburg in a basement duel on Sunday. The Wolves are currently five points ahead of FCA. Stuttgart (14th), Augsburg (15th) and Hertha (16th) are each on 26 points. Bielefeld occupy the first relegation spot in seventeenth place with 25 points.
Late defeat against Stuttgart
Even in the last match, Augsburg met a direct competitor in the relegation battle. Against VfB Stuttgart, the Fuggerstädter looked like a sure winner for a long time. Although the Swabians dominated the action, FCA led 2-1 until the final stages, but two late goals from Omar Marmoush (79′) and Tiago Tomas (85′) snatched the three points away from Augsburg.
In total, FCA took only four points in the last five league games. Three came in the 1-0 away win in Bielefeld, one in the surprising draw against Borussia Dortmund (1-1). The Fuggerstädter lost narrowly against Gladbach (2:3) and Freiburg (1:2).
Augsburg facts & analysis
– Won 1 of last 5 league games (1 draw & 3 defeats).
– 9 league games scored in a row
– Won 1 of last 6 home matches (3 draws & 2 defeats)
Wolfsburg form & balance check
VfL Wolfsburg have also managed to pick up just four points in their last five league games. With 31 points, the Wolves still have a small lead over Stuttgart, Augsburg and Co. In addition to the direct duels against Augsburg, Bielefeld and Stuttgart, the VfL also have to play Dortmund and FC Bayern this season.
Defeats against Leverkusen and Freiburg
The Wolves already faced a team from the top 3 of the Bundesliga on the last matchday. Against Leverkusen, who were hit by injuries, VfL held their own for a long time and even put their stamp on the game at times. In the final phase, however, the Lower Saxons resigned themselves too early to a possible draw and were caught cold by a late brace from Paulinho (86′, 90’+2). The Brazilian’s first goal was also not well saved by substitute goalkeeper Pavao Pervan. It was the second late defeat against a top team in the Bundesliga within a week. On the previous matchday, Wolfsburg had lost 2:3 in Freiburg. Nico Schlotterbeck scored the winning goal for the Breisgauer in the 87th minute of the match.
Wolfsburg facts & analysis
– Won 1 of last 5 league games (1 draw & 3 defeats).
– conceded at least 2 goals in 4 of last 5 league matches
– scored twice in 3 away games in a row
Predicted line-up – last update on 1 April 2022
We expect both teams to play in a 3-4-3 system on Sunday. However, while Augsburg currently line up almost by themselves, VFL Wolfsburg have various options, especially on the offensive. On the right side, we expect the return of Ridle Baku, who has been replaced by Kevin Mbabu quite often lately. In the forward line, we bet on the trio of Max Kruse, Jonas Wind and Lukas Nmecha. With Maximilian Philipp, Luca Waldschmidt and Dodi Lukebakio, however, VfL can add notable players from the bench.
Augsburg – Wolfsburg direct comparison & Statistics
The overall balance between FC Augsburg and VfL Wolfsburg is relatively even. In 21 encounters, Augsburg left the pitch as winners six times, Wolfsburg eight times. Seven games ended in a draw. However, the balance of the last few years is clearly in favour of the Wolves. They did not lose any of the last eight duels and defeated the Fuggerstädter 1:0 in the first leg.
– Wolfsburg have not lost to Augsburg eight times in a row
– FC Augsburg have failed to score in their last three matches against the Lower Saxons.
– Wolfsburg have won three times in a row in Augsburg
