Preview: Augsburg vs Union Berlin - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Augsburg) Strength]:
1. FC Augsburg are currently 15th in the Bundesliga standings, with only a slight advantage over the relegation zone. The team need to leverage their home advantage to end their recent form fluctuations, strive for a win to boost morale, and build confidence for the challenging fixtures ahead.
2. FC Augsburg performed well against Union Berlin in past competitive matches, achieving 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 encounters, giving them a certain psychological advantage.

[(Augsburg) Weakness]:
1. FC Augsburg's center-back Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and midfielder Chrislain Matsima are unavailable, while key defensive midfielder Yannik Keitel is doubtful due to physical discomfort.
2. FC Augsburg struggled in their recent 6 Bundesliga matches, achieving only 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with a win rate of 33.3%.
3. FC Augsburg's home performance this season has been weak, with only 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in 8 home matches, resulting in a win rate of 37.5%.
4. FC Augsburg scored only 3 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game recently, indicating a severe lack of creativity in their offense.
5. FC Augsburg's defensive system is loose, conceding 8 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game, making them vulnerable to opponents' combinations or individual breakthroughs.
6. FC Augsburg's recent performance in AH has been poor, winning only 2 of their last 10 matches, with a win rate of only 30% in their last 10 home matches.

[(1. FC Union Berlin) Strength]:
1. 1. FC Union Berlin are currently 9th in the Bundesliga, in the middle of the table. The team still have the potential and motivation to push for a higher position. Facing struggling FC Augsburg away from home, 1. FC Union Berlin naturally hope to secure all three points to consolidate their ranking and narrow the gap to the European football spots.
2. 1. FC Union Berlin achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 Bundesliga matches, with a win rate of 50%, significantly outperforming Augsburg overall.
3. 1. FC Union Berlin scored 9 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game. Although their scoring efficiency is not top-tier, their consistent output ensures a baseline for the team.
4. 1. FC Union Berlin defeated FC Augsburg 2-1 away in May last year, ending a 9-match winless streak against their opponents.
5. 1. FC Union Berlin's recent performance in AH has been relatively stable, winning 5 of their last 10 matches, with 2 wins in their last 3 away matches.

[(1. FC Union Berlin) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Union Berlin's defender Tom Rothe and midfielder Robert Skov are unavailable, and striker Dmytro Bogdanov is absent due to injury.
2. 1. FC Union Berlin's away performance this season has been inconsistent, with 3 wins and 4 losses in 7 away matches so far, resulting in a win rate below 50%, indicating a need for improvement in their performances on the road.
3. 1. FC Union Berlin conceded 8 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game, and still exposes some vulnerabilities when playing away.

[Tips]:
FC Augsburg only managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 matches, scoring 3 goals and conceding 8.

Both their offense and defense are in serious trouble, with their offensive efficiency being particularly disastrous.

In contrast, 1. FC Union Berlin achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 8.

They clearly outperform their opponents in terms of wins and losses as well as goal-scoring ability. .

Analyzing home and away performances, Augsburg's home win rate this season is only 37.5%, and they concede nearly 2 goals per game at home, failing to show any home advantage.

Although Union Berlin also have defensive issues away from home, their 42.9% away win rate indicates they have the ability to earn points on the road.

Based on Augsburg's persistently poor offensive form and weak defensive performance, as well as Union Berlin's relatively stable and more threatening attacking ability, Union Berlin have a high probability of remaining unbeaten at least in this away match.

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