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FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
Oct 2413:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: FC Augsburg 2-1 Union Berlin
FC AugsburgDrawUnion Berlin
Over 2.5 goalsYes (73%)
Both teams to scoreYes (64%)
FC Augsburg hosts Union Berlin in Bundesliga Regular Season Round 7 at the WWK Arena. Augsburg sits tenth with 8 points from six games, while Union Berlin occupy 17th place with just 5 points. The hosts are favoured by the market and hold a strong recent head-to-head record, but Union's defensive fragility presents both opportunity and risk in what shapes as a competitive fixture.
Team form
FC Augsburg
Augsburg have shown inconsistency across their opening six matches. They drew 2-2 with Bayern München at home and 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen away, but suffered a damaging 3-4 loss to SV Elversberg most recently. Over their last five games, they have scored 13 and conceded 12 goals—a 2.6 and 2.4 per-game average respectively. Their season figures of 16 goals scored against 12 conceded suggest an attack capable of creating chances, though defensive solidity remains a concern. The 3-4-2-1 formation offers width and attacking support, with Hennes Behrens (rating 7.7) and Florian Rieder (rating 7.36) providing creative thrust in midfield.
Union Berlin
Union Berlin are struggling. They have won just one of six league games and sit in the relegation zone. Their defensive record is alarming: 17 goals conceded in six matches represents a 2.83 per-game average, the worst in this fixture. Their attacking output is equally concerning at 0.83 goals per game. The most recent competitive match—a 3-3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on 29 August—shows they can score but cannot stop conceding. Under Mauro Lustrinelli's 4-1-3-2 formation, they lack the solidity required to contain a motivated home side. Their recent friendly and cup fixtures offer limited insight into current Bundesliga form.
Head-to-head
Augsburg dominate the head-to-head record. In their last five meetings, Augsburg have won three times (1-0 at home in May 2023, 2-0 at home in February 2022, 2-1 at home in January 2021) and drawn once, with Union's sole victory coming away in January 2023. Augsburg's home record against Union is particularly strong, having not lost at the WWK Arena in this fixture.
Key factors
Union's defensive vulnerability is the defining factor. Conceding 2.83 goals per game in the league, they face an Augsburg side averaging 2.67 goals scored per game. Augsburg's possession dominance—60% in their last outing—should allow them to control tempo and create sustained pressure. Union's attacking threat is minimal at 0.83 goals per game, limiting their ability to exploit counter-opportunities. Set-piece discipline will matter; both sides must manage transitions carefully. Augsburg's recent loss to Elversberg suggests they remain prone to lapses, while Union's inconsistency (3-3 draw followed by friendlies) leaves their current sharpness uncertain.
Prediction
Augsburg are clear favourites. The combination of home advantage, superior recent form, a dominant head-to-head record, and Union's severe defensive deficiencies points strongly toward a home win. Augsburg's attacking midfielders should find space against Union's exposed backline. While Augsburg's own defensive frailties mean Union may score, the hosts' attacking potential should prove decisive. The bookmakers price over 2.5 goals at 1.53, reflecting the likelihood of an open game; both teams scoring is priced at 1.5, suggesting the market expects Augsburg to win while Union adds a goal.
Augsburg should win this match. Their home record against Union, superior squad quality, and Union's defensive crisis create a strong case for a home victory. However, caution is warranted: Augsburg's recent loss to Elversberg and their own defensive inconsistency mean Union could trouble them. Expect Augsburg to dominate possession and create the clearer chances, but a scoreline with both sides scoring remains plausible. The fixture carries enough uncertainty to warrant respect for Union's potential to score, even if the outcome should favour the hosts.
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 |  SV Elversberg | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 |  RB Leipzig | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Werder Bremen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 |  Hamburger SV | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 |  FC Augsburg | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 11 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 |  1. FC Köln | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 |  VfB Stuttgart | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 15 |  FC Schalke 04 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 16 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 17 |  Union Berlin | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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