Freiburg vs Augsburg Prediction: Freiburg to regain momentum?

Freiburg drew against Eintracht Frankfurt while Augsburg won against high-flying Monchengladbach to give them a confidence boost for this fixture. Although Freiburg is 6th on the Bundesliga table, they are level on points with the 4th and 5th placed teams. It was strange to see Freiburg lose 6-0 to Wolfsburg because of their solid defensive units. Augsburg on the other hand have played some scintillating football and this was evident in their recent 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund and win over Monchengladbach. With Freiburg keeping the most clean sheet and Augsburg keeping the worst clean sheet, we expect Freiburg to score goals and possibly win the match.

Freiburg was in 3rd position on the Bundesliga table some weeks ago but some bad results coupled with injuries have affected the form. The 17 matches played have yielded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. On home turf, Freiburg have won an impressive 5 of the 8 matches played and lost only 1. Freiburg averages 2.13 goals on home soil this season. Freiburg have conceded 24 goals and scored 26 goals in the 17 matches played.

Although Freiburg could have obtained more points, the accrued 31 points are the best they have had after playing 17 matches. After the break, Freiburg have not won a match and will be hoping to change this in the match. To do this, the set piece is an area Freiburg can look to take advantage of as their opponents are very bad at defending set pieces. The imposing attackers of Freiburg may seek to benefit from this. We, therefore, expect goals from Freiburg which can lead to a win.

Some weeks ago, Augsburg was hot fighting relegation but now have some good result to gain confidence from. Augsburg have accrued 18 points and is 2 points above teams in the 15th and 16th position. Away from home, Augsburg have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 4 of the 8 matches played. This resulted in Augsburg conceding 15 goals and scoring 14 goals. Considering the 17 matches played, Augsburg have conceded 30 goals and scored 22.

Augsburg will be hoping the encouraging football played soo far can aid them to avoid relegation, but to achieve this, the defence will have to put in a solid display.

Freiburg have won 14 of the 20 matches played between these teams with Augsburg winning 7 and 1 ending in a draw. Augsburg have not defeated Freiburg in the last 8 matches played which has resulted in 4 wins for Freiburg. This season, Freiburg have been more productive in getting points than Augsburg although the result of the last 5 matches suggests otherwise.

The defensive frailties of Augsburg make them the favourite at losing the match although they will be boosted by their recent win. Considering the defensive solidarity of Freiburg which is evident in the number of clean sheets obtained coupled with their attacking potential, a win for Freiburg can be expected. With both sides playing for a win, expert more corners. Below are experts' predictions.

• Freiburg win for 1.52 odds (betking);
• Over 8.5 corners for 1.6 odds (1xbet);
• Freiburg/Draw and under 3.5 for 1.75 odds (bet365).