Augsburg's Home Fortress
FC Augsburg, currently sitting in the 12th position in the Bundesliga, is set to host 1. FC Heidenheim, who are struggling at 16th place. Augsburg's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and four losses in their last six matches. However, they have shown resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six home games. This home advantage could be crucial against a Heidenheim side that has not won in their last eight matches and has lost their last three Bundesliga games.
Heidenheim's Struggles and Injuries
- FC Heidenheim is facing a tough period with significant injuries to key strikers Marvin Pieringer, Mikkel Kaufmann, and Maximilian Breunig. These injuries have severely impacted their attacking options, which were already weakened by the departure of last season's top scorers. Despite a thrilling 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen, Heidenheim's form remains a concern, particularly their away record of 1-1-8 this season. Their inability to score in three of their ten away matches further highlights their struggles on the road.
Head-to-Head Insights
Historically, matches between Augsburg and Heidenheim have been closely contested, with Augsburg winning five of the last eleven encounters. The most common result between these two teams is a 1-2 scoreline, but Augsburg's recent home form against Heidenheim has been strong, with no losses in their last four home meetings. Both teams have a tendency for high-scoring games, with an average of 3.6 goals per match in their encounters.
Prediction and Conclusion
Given Augsburg's solid home form and Heidenheim's struggles, particularly away from home, Augsburg is likely to secure a victory. However, both teams have shown a propensity to concede goals, with Augsburg conceding in each of their last six matches and Heidenheim in their last 23. Therefore, it's likely that both teams will score in this encounter. Expect a competitive match with Augsburg edging out Heidenheim, possibly with a scoreline of 2-1.
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