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FC Augsburg vs. FSV Mainz
After FSV Mainz had to cancel two games in March due to a Corona outbreak within the team, the Nullfünfer already played one of the two catch-up games. Now, with the match in Augsburg, the second catch-up match is on the agenda. Both teams played in the Bundesliga only on Sunday and were able to end their schedules with positive results in each case. FC Augsburg managed to beat VfL Wolfsburg 3:0. This treble meant real big points for the Fuggerstädter in the relegation battle. With this success, coach Weinzierl’s team jumped out of the relegation zone.
The upcoming opponents from Mainz only narrowly missed out on victory in Mönchengladbach. After a superior performance against Gladbach, FSV only played for a 1-1 draw. But this result confirmed the previous 4-0 home win over Bielefeld. Once again, coach Svensson’s team delivered a surprisingly strong performance, which is why it is by no means out of the question that Mainz will qualify for international business at the end of the season. If the Nullfünfer win in the Fuggerstadt, Mainz would jump to the Conference League place. Find out whether we think an away win is possible in our Augsburg – Mainz betting tip.
Augsburg – Mainz Info
– Date & Time: 06.04.2022, 18:30 Uhr
– Venue: Augsburg, WWK Arena
– Competition: Bundesliga, Catch-up match from Matchday 26
– TV broadcast: Sky
Augsburg Form & Balance Check
Fc Augsburg collected a very surprising three points against VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday. Already in the first minute of the match, the Fuggerstädter took the lead. In the following game, coach Weinzierl’s team showed their usual defensive play and became dangerous via counterattacks and crosses. Augsburg needed this win, as FCA had lost to their direct rivals in the relegation battle from Stuttgart last week. The win over the Wolves means that FCA are now three points clear of the relegation places.
Offensive play improved
Even before the last two games, Augsburg had the third-worst offence in the Bundesliga. Against Stuttgart and Wolfsburg, however, the Fuggerstädter scored a total of five goals. With now 32 goals in 27 games from FCA, five teams scored fewer goals. Nevertheless, the own average per game is a few 1.2 goals. In only seven games this season has Augsburg scored more than one goal.
Augsburg facts & analysis
– Augsburg are in 14th place in the table with 29 points.
– Most recently, FCA won 3-0 against Wolfsburg.
– The Fuggerstädter picked up 7 points from their last 5 matches.
Mainz form & balance check
FSV Mainz are still fighting for participation in the international business next season. To achieve this, the Nullfünfer must finish the season at least in 7th place in the table. Mainz are still three points behind this position. With an away win, the Palatinate team would be able to jump into the Conference League. The current performances give hope that Mainz can achieve this goal. The 4-0 home win over Bielefeld a week ago was followed by a strong draw at Gladbach on Sunday. With only 31 goals conceded, the Nullfünfer have the second strongest defence in the Bundesliga together with Leipzig.
Home to Europe
The upcoming edition is an away game for FSV Mainz. Coach Svensson’s team is finding this type of edition extremely difficult this season. Away from home, Mainz are the second weakest team together with Hertha. FSV could only collect eight points in 13 away games. If they only played at home, Mainz could even reach the Champions League. At home, Mainz have already picked up 30 points and are in 3rd place in the home table with this yield.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Mainz are in 10th place in the table with 38 points.
– FSV picked up 4 points from their last two games.
– Mainz failed to win a full 8 away games in a row.
Predicted line-up – last update on 4 April 2022
Augsburg plays on the counter-attack. Coach Weinzierl recently preferred a 4-2-2 or 4-4-2 basic formation, which becomes a 5-3-2 system when the opponent has possession of the ball. After winning the ball, the Fuggerstädter want to switch quickly and counterattack via the outer lanes. When in possession of the ball, Augsburg often become dangerous through crosses. Augsburg will have to do without Gregoritsch (Corona), Sarenren Bazee (cruciate ligament rupture), Strobl (cruciate ligament rupture) and Uduokhai (muscle injury in the thigh).
Mainz recently had to do without Burkardt due to a slight muscle injury. However, Burkardt will be able to play again against Augsburg. The U-21 international has already scored nine goals for FSV this season. Kohr will also return in midfield after a yellow suspension. Still injured is centre-back St. Juste, who will miss more time due to his shoulder surgery. Coach Svensson will play a 3-4-2-1 system, in which Mainz will be dangerous mainly through crosses. In case of possession, FSV will switch to a defensive 5-3-2 formation
Augsburg – Mainz direct comparison & statistics
Augsburg and Mainz have already met 31 times. In this duel, Augsburg earned the more positive record. FCA won 14 games, whereas FSV only managed to win eleven. A further six meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, the whistle blew 4:1 in Mainz’ favour.
– The goal difference in this match is 45:45.
– Augsburg won the last meeting in Augsburg with 3:1.
– Augsburg have won their last 5 home matches against Mainz in a row.
– Mainz last won in Augsburg in 2016.
