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TSG Hoffenheim vs. FC Augsburg
The winter break of the German Bundesliga is finally over. With pawing hooves, we look ahead to next Friday, when the second leg kicks off. The teams have had just under three weeks to recover and prepare for the remaining tasks. There are also some interesting duels on Saturday. For example, Eintracht will receive the Bayernjäger from Dortmund. The match we are talking about here, however, also promises to be quite exciting. At 3:30 p.m., FCA plays host to TSG Hoffenheim. We have taken a close look at these two teams and made a forecast. You can find all the important information here in our Hoffenheim – Augsburg tip.
Hoffenheim really picked up at the end of the first half of the season, which allowed them to spend the winter in an international spot. With 28 points, the Sinsheimers therefore occupy a strong fifth place. In contrast, FCA is in a completely different sphere. With just one point separating them from the relegation places, the Fuggerstädter are just above the line in 15th place.
Hoffenheim – Augsburg Info
– Date & Time: 08.01.2022 at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: PreZero Arena, Sinsheim
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 18
– TV broadcast: Sky
Hoffenheim Form & Balance Check
The TSG Hoffenheim has experienced a real rollercoaster ride of emotions so far this season. At the beginning, there was a sensational 4:0 in the away game at Augsburg. After that, the results flattened out a bit. With defeats against Dortmund and Mainz, for example, the Sinsheim team went four games without a win. From matchday six onwards, TSG’s performance changed weekly. Until the game against Leipzig on matchday 12, they won every home game, but also lost all away games.
The two highest extremes were a 5-0 win against Cologne and a 4-0 loss against Bayern. Both results came on consecutive matchdays. They then turned it up a notch towards the end of the Hinrunde. In the last five games, they won three, including against Freiburg, and drew two. As a result, Sebastian Hoeneß’ men made a big leap to fifth place, where they also spent the winter.
Favourite opponent FCA
Statistics fans from Sinsheim will already know: FCA is one of TSG’s favourite opponents. Hoffenheim have already won twelve games against the Fuggerstädter. Only against Hannover (13) do they have more Bundesliga victories. Moreover, they have only once had to put all the points from their own stadium into the Augsburg team bus. On top of that, the blue top performer Kramaric has not collected as many scorers against any other club as he did against Augsburg. These are all very encouraging numbers for all those who keep it with Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
– Hoffenheim in 5th place
– Little consistency in the first half of the season
– Augsburg one of Hoffenheim’s favourite opponents
– FCA also favourite opponent of Kramaric
Augsburg form & balance check
FCA are once again in the middle of the relegation battle this season. Due to the fact that many teams are weakening in front of them, but also behind them, the Swabians still have every chance. They are only four points away from tenth place, but also only one point above the relegation line. Therefore, anything is possible. With Hoffenheim, Frankfurt and Leverkusen, however, it doesn’t seem as if the Fuggerstädter will have much of a points haul to report any time soon. Nevertheless, there is a chance that they will score a lot. In their victories against Bayern and Cologne, they showed what they are capable of. Therefore, the motto is: never underestimate FCA.
Record transfer and a comeback
The last few days have been very exciting for FCA supporters. First, it is reported that Ricardo Pepi will move to the Swabians. For around 16 million, he is now Augsburg’s record transfer. In the second half of the season, the 18-year-old should help keep FCA in the Bundesliga. In this transfer coup, the Bavarian Swabians outdid FC Bayern, among others. As if that were not enough, top performer Niklas Dorsch also returned to the training pitch. The 23-year-old was initially in isolation after an unclear corona diagnosis. However, he was quickly able to test himself again, which of course makes all Swabians happy.
Augsburg facts & analysis
– Augsburg in 15th place
– One point ahead of a relegation place
– Four points behind 10th place
– Record transfer made with Pepi
Predicted line-up – last update on 6 January 2022
The Hoffenheim side will primarily be without Samassekou, who is on duty at the Africa Cup. In addition, the visitors will have to do without Skov due to injury. Otherwise, Sebastian Hoeness’ team is complete. For the Swabians, defensive giant Reece Oxford is missing due to his fifth yellow card. The recovered Uduokhai could replace him in the starting eleven. Otherwise, the Fuggerstädter are also complete. For Pepi, a starting debut is probably still too early.
Hoffenheim – Augsburg direct comparison & Statistics
The TSG have a lot to look forward to in this encounter. Augsburg is one of the favourite opponents of the Sinsheim side. In duels between these two teams, TSG have been able to walk off the pitch as winners twelve times. Only against Hannover did they manage to do so more often. In addition, Kramaric has not scored more against any other club in the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim won the first leg, the opening match of the season, 4:0.
– Augsburg one of Hoffenheim’s favourite opponents
– FCA favourite opponent of Kramaric
– First leg 4:0 TSG
– Only against Hannover Hoffenheim have won more often than against Augsburg
