FC Augsburg – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Our Augsburg – Hoffenheim betting tip is: 1st half over 1.5 goals – 2.25 odds
- This bet paid off in the last direct duel between the two teams
- Both teams will play very offensively
- Both Augsburg and Hoffenheim are prone to conceding goals
It is an exciting duel in the Bundesliga. FC Augsburg welcomes TSG Hoffenheim. Ahead of matchday 10, both teams have experienced different seasons. FC Augsburg currently ranks in the lower midfield of the table and is struggling to establish itself in the upper half of the table. After inconsistent results, including a few defeats, they are hoping for a home win to secure a place in the middle of the table.
Hoffenheim has had a poor start to the season and currently sits in 16th place in the Bundesliga. TSG has only managed a few wins so far this season and is struggling defensively and offensively. The team has not found the form it was hoping for and is having a hard time consistently scoring points both at home and away. Despite dominating possession in some games, they lack precision and penetration, which has led to a worrying record.
The game promises to be exciting as Hoffenheim urgently needs points and Augsburg is looking to return to its winning ways. You can find out who will come out on top in the end in our Augsburg – Heidenheim tip.
Augsburg – Hoffenheim info
- Date & time: 10/11/2024, 3:30 p.m.
- Venue: WWK-Arena, Augsburg
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 10
- TV broadcast/livestream: DAZN 1
Augsburg Form & balance check
FC Augsburg drew 1-1 with Wolfsburg. The game was uneventful for a long time. Phillip Tietz put Augsburg in front in the 34th minute after Wolfsburg goalkeeper Grabara made a mistake while coordinating a clearance, which Tietz took advantage of. Augsburg then held the lead while Wolfsburg dominated the game and repeatedly built up possession, but hardly created any dangerous scoring chances.
Wolfsburg continued to dominate possession in the second half, but rarely managed to break through Augsburg’s defense. It was not until the 82nd minute that Mohamed Amoura equalized for Wolfsburg with a determined finish, which ultimately ended the game in a draw. With this first away point of the season, Augsburg remain in the middle of the Bundesliga pack, while Wolfsburg have to wait for another home win.
Weak away record
Augsburg have only taken one point from four away games so far this season, reflecting their weak away record of three defeats and one draw. Given this difficult situation, it will be all the more important for the team to score points at home, as the away results have not brought any major successes so far.
However, Augsburg will be brimming with confidence when they take to the pitch against Hoffenheim in their next home game. Hoffenheim are not in great form at the moment, which gives Augsburg additional hope of taking advantage of their home strength and collecting important points.
Augsburg facts & analysis
- 11th place in the Bundesliga
- Only one defeat in the last five games across all competitions
- Weak defense: 20 goals conceded
Hoffenheim Form & Record Check
In their most recent Bundesliga game, TSG Hoffenheim suffered a disappointing 0-2 home defeat against FC St. Pauli. Despite dominating possession, Hoffenheim was unable to break down the visitors’ compact defense. St. Pauli took the lead in the first half with a goal from Oladapo Afolayan, who converted a precise cross directly. Hoffenheim had a few chances, but lacked the necessary precision in the end, and St. Pauli goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj thwarted the most dangerous attempts, including a promising header from Andrej Kramaric.
In the Europa League, Hoffenheim turned in an improved performance against Olympique Lyon, however, with the game ending in a thrilling 2-2 draw. After taking the lead, Hoffenheim fell behind but fought back to score in 90+6 to equalize. However, Lyon put up strong resistance and took advantage of Hoffenheim’s defensive weaknesses. Ultimately, the draw was a fair result in an open and intense game that Hoffenheim deserved thanks to a solid offensive performance and fighting spirit.
In summary, Hoffenheim has impressed in recent games with stable ball control, but lacks efficiency in finishing and consistency in defense. The team will need to reduce their defensive mistakes to stabilize their form and secure points in upcoming Bundesliga games.
In Europe, things are going better for Hoffenheim
In the Europa League, the team has had a mixed record so far, with two draws and one win and one loss. Particularly noteworthy is their solid performance in the last game against Lyon, where they caused the French top team real problems and attracted attention with an unexpected point.
If they could transfer this performance from the Europa League to the Bundesliga, they would certainly achieve a much better position than they currently have. Their strong defensive work and ability to hold their own against big opponents show that there is more potential in the team than is reflected in the current Bundesliga table.
Hoffenheim Facts & Analysis
- 16th place in the Bundesliga
- In the last Europa League game, they played to a draw against Lyon 2:2
- The last direct duel against Augsburg was won 3:1
Augsburg will line up in a 3-5-2 formation in the upcoming game, but they will be without two players from the last league game. Nico Schlotterbeck is out with a muscle strain, which means Mads Wolf will move up the defense. Elvis Rexhbecaj will also be unavailable due to a suspension, which will likely mean an opportunity for Koudossou in the starting lineup. These changes could affect Augsburg’s system, but they will try to maintain their defensive stability and continue to rely on quick transitions.
Hoffenheim will also start the game with a 3-5-2 formation, with no changes to the squad compared to the last Europa League game. The team will remain unchanged and will try to transfer the good performance from the international arena to the Bundesliga.
The head-to-head comparison between Augsburg and Hoffenheim shows that in the previous 38 encounters, Augsburg was able to win twelve games, but Hoffenheim emerged victorious 19 times. Seven games ended in a draw. As a result, Hoffenheim clearly leads the way. Nevertheless, Augsburg is considered the favorite in the upcoming game due to Hoffenheim’s current form in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim has recently shown weaker performances in the league, which gives Augsburg the better starting position. Despite this assessment, an exciting game is expected in which both teams will get their chances and there will be intense duels on the pitch.
Direct comparison (H2H)
