FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin Prediction: Augsburg to win this game

On Friday 12th April 2024 at 21:00 (GMT+3) at the WWK Arena, Augsburg's hopes of qualifying for the Conference League Qualifiers will be put to the test once more as they play Union Berlin, who currently lie in mid-table. With 36 points, Augsburg is ranked seventh, and Union Berlin is ranked 13th with 29 points. The home side is now six points behind sixth-place Eintracht Frankfurt in the Conference League Qualifiers with six games left. Union is thirteen points out of a tournament berth.

Given their advantage based on their recent results, Augsburg is the favourite. Augsburg has an average xG (expected goals) per game of 1.44 when they play at home, demonstrating a strong attacking ability in their comfortable surroundings. They have a balanced advantage overall since their defence, which has an average xG against of 1.41, also tends to tighten up at home. Union Berlin has a steep hill to climb, particularly when playing away from home. Their numbers show that they struggle to score goals and defend when playing away; they have an average xG of 1.05 but a concerning trend of 1.69 xG against, which translates to a meagre 14% victory rate away from home. They are now the underdogs in this match because of this.

Augsburg has a good overall record in the Bundesliga this year with nine victories, nine ties, and ten defeats. With 32% of games won, Augsburg is presently ranked seventh out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. Augsburg's home record is mediocre, with five victories, six draws, and three defeats. Due to their 4 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, their away record is likewise regarded as mediocre.

This season, Augsburg has scored 45 goals in the Bundesliga.

Union Berlin has an unsatisfactory record in the Bundesliga this year, with 8 wins, 5 ties, and 15 losses. Union Berlin has won 29% of its matches, which presently ranks them 13th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. Union Berlin's home record is mediocre, with six victories, two ties, and six defeats. Due to their 2 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, their away record is likewise regarded as dismal.

In the Bundesliga this season, Union Berlin has scored a total of 25 goals.

Given both sides' previous results, Augsburg is predicted to win. Augsburg has won four of the last five league games and drawn one, while Union Berlin has won two, drawn one and lost two of the previous five.

Augsburg might win 1-0 or 2-0 in this scenario.