FC Augsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Collecting to just one loss from their last game, tenth place Augsburg welcome an Eintracht Frankfurt side who currently occupy a spot in next season’s Champions League.

Separated by three points to the Europa Conference spot, can Augsburg complete a late surge and secure European football.

KICK OFF: 14:30 Sunday 20th April. WHERE TO WATCH: Sky Sports Football

Key Stats

• Augsburg have scored six goals in their last five matches whilst Frankfurt have scored five
• Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen is ranked third in the Bundesliga for saves per match this season
• Augsburg have only beaten Frankfurt once in their last ten meetings

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Collecting three victories from their last five matches, Augsburg sit down in tenth place having managed a huge win over eighth place Dortmund. Their last match saw them manage to grab all three points with the last kick of the game, beating out relegation bound Bochum 2-1.

Eintracht Frankfurt fell at the hands of Dominick Solanke as their dreams of European football success came crashing down. Returning to the league, Frankfurt are on a decent run of form, picking up three wins from their last five matches.

FC Augsburg Preview

FC Augsburg Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Dahmen; Zesiger, Gouweleeuw, Matsima; Giannoulis, Onyeka, Rexhbecaj, Wolf; Claude, Tietz; Essende

Currently the fifth lowest scoring team in the league, it has been Augsburg’s defence that has been solid all season long that is leaving them with the potential to grab a European spot if they can manage to keep up their winning ways.

Questions need to be raised over Finnish forward Fredrik Jensen, as the 27-year-old is still yet to score his fist goal this season having featured in 17 matches. Phillip Tietz is likely to be his replacement with six goals to his name already plus a suspension for midfielder Arne Maier.

Eintracht Frankfurt Preview

Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kaua; Theate, Koch, Tuta, Kristensen; Skhiri, Larsson; Bahoya, Uzun, Chaibi; Ekitike

With focus solely on defending the Champions League spot, Frankfurt are likely to turn up the intensity.

Toppmoller will have a lot to say in regards to his team's wastefulness in front of goal from last nights clash with Tottenham Hotspur. Managing 14 chances on goal and yet unable to find the back of the net. His side need to be in better before against Augsburg’s solid defence as chances might not come all that often.

Head-to-Head Stats

The most recent meeting between these two sides ended in a 2-2 draw although EIntract Frankfurt outclassed their opponents but struggled in front of net. In recent history, it has been Frankfurt who have enjoyed more of the fixtures, with Augsburg only managing one win since 2019.

Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 FC Augsburg, 19th April 2024

FC Augsburg 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt, 3rd December 2023

Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 FC Augsburg, 29th April 2023

FC Augsburg 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt, 5th November 2022

FC Augsburg 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt, 16th January 2022

Betting Tips

Both teams are struggling to score goals at the minute, as Augsburg manage six from their last five games whilst Eintracht Frankfurt have managed. Augsburg cancel out he way Frankfurt play, as Jess Thorup has focused on building a solid foundation in defence.

For this reason, our betting professionals suggest Half Time Draw as the best value betting tip for this game. With the odds currently sat at over evens (23/20), meaning a £10 bet could secure a return of up to £21.50

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: FC Augsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt

FC Augsburg 0-1 Eintracht Frankfurt

Although making up for a poor attack with a strong defence, Eintracht Frankfurt have both and we think their strength in attack will be be enough to break down this solid Augsburg defence, but they will have to work for it.