Bundesliga: Union Berlin vs Augsburg – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 17 match between Union Berlin and Augsburg and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

With both Union Berlin and Augsburg sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off this coming Wednesday at Alte Foersterei. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this Bundesliga campaign.

Placed 12th in the table Union Berlin have amassed 16 points after 16 matches. On 16 points, Augsburg rank 13th with 16 matches played this season.

Team form: Union Berlin vs Augsburg

Union Berlin Form

In their previous three outings, Union Berlin drew 1-1 with Bochum, before losing 4-1 against Werder Bremen and 2-0 against FC Heidenheim. Union Berlin only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Bundesliga matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded seven goals.

Augsburg Form

Augsburg endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-2 by Bayer Leverkusen, before Holstein Kiel ran out 5-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against VfB Stuttgart, who came out 0-1 winners. Augsburg didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Bundesliga matches, but managed two draws, while suffering four defeats. They conceded 18 and scored five goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Union Berlin and Augsburg

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Union Berlin and Augsburg played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Union Berlin vs Augsburg

Having scored just once lately in the Bundesliga, Robert Skov will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Augsburg hope Phillip Tietz can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Bundesliga goals in his last six Bundesliga games.

Popular markets: Union Berlin vs Augsburg

Full-time result

Union Berlin won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing three as well. Augsburg won one from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost six in this run. Union Berlin lost their previous 6 matches. Augsburg have not lost to Union Berlin in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Union Berlin only scored the first goal of the match in one out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Augsburg scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Augsburg should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Wednesday, as Union Berlin only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Augsburg claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Union Berlin have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Augsburg.

Total goals

Union Berlin saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Augsburg, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches. Union Berlin conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.