FC Augsburg – VfL Bochum
With a yield of one point from two games in the Bundesliga, both clubs started the season exactly the same. But while Augsburg lost 3-1 to the champions from Bavaria on the last matchday, Bochum managed to get a draw against the runners-up from Dortmund. For the VfL, this was certainly a balm for the soul after the heavy 0:5 defeat of Stuttgart at the start of the season. To find out whether Bochum will follow suit against FCA or whether Augsburg will record their first win, check out our Augsburg – Bochum betting tips now.
Augsburg – Bochum info:
- Date & Time: 02.09.2023, 15:30 hrs.
- Game venue: WWK-Arena, Augsburg
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 3
- TV broadcast: Sky
Augsburg form & balance check
For the opener, Augsburg hosted Gladbach’s Foals and in a high-scoring game, the two ended up splitting the points. However, FCA made a solid impression in the 4-4 draw and played well for long stretches and were closer to victory than the visitors in the end – the bitter 4-4 equalizer only came in stoppage time. After the cup disappointment (0:2 against Unterhaching), Augsburg showed the right reaction
Solid against Bayern?
On the last matchday, Augsburg went to the Allianz Arena in Munich, where, as expected, there was little to be gained. Despite the 1:3 defeat, Augsburg kept up very well, especially in the first half. In the second 45 minutes, Augsburg naturally had to risk more with the 0:2 deficit, Bayern took advantage of this opportunity and the focus shifted more and more towards the Augsburg goal. Thus, the Augsburg pinpricks also became less and less and the defeat was also in order in the end.
Augsburg facts & analysis
- Currently in 11th place in the Bundesliga standings.
- Lost 1:3 against Bayern in the previous week
- Still no win in Bundesliga
Bochum form & balance check
A strenuous season awaits VfL, and staying in the class is always goal number 1. While the 0:5 defeat at the start against VfB Stuttgart certainly had some fans’ hearts already slipping in their pants, many may have already tasted blood again with the 1:1 on the last matchday against BVB. Certainly, BVB is still far from its best form, but the one point is not to be despised.
With passion to the class preservation?
In the game against the Black and Yellows, Bochum proved very well how it can work with the class preservation. VfL was very present from the start, acted very passionately and deservedly took a 1:0 lead. BVB’s lack of form was more than apparent and the team simply played too complicated and without ideas. Although they were still lucky to equalize, the Borussians were not convincing.
Bochum facts & analysis
- Six goals already conceded
- Currently 14th in the table
- Last season finished 14th in the table
Predicted lineup – last update on September 1, 2023
Augsburg – Bochum direct comparison & statistics
Both clubs have dueled seven times so far. Two duels went to Augsburg, four to VfL and one duel ended in a draw. Both matches from the last season went to the VfL Bochum.
- VfL Bochum has lost only 1 match out of last 4 in Bundesliga against FC Augsburg.
- FC Augsburg hasn’t won in 5 matches.
- VfL Bochum has not won in 7 matches.
- VfL Bochum has conceded a goal in each of their last 8 matches.
