FC Augsburg - RB Leipzig

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81'		2 - 2	Missed Penalty	L. Openda	L. Openda (Assist)
60'		2 - 2	Goal	E. Demirović	K. Jakić (Assist)
52'		1 - 2	Goal	B. Šeško	Dani Olmo (Assist)
39'		1 - 1	Goal	L. Openda	D. Raum (Assist)
35'		1 - 0	Goal	P. Tietz

81'		F. Dahmen	Roughing
74'		D. Raum	Unsportsmanlike conduct
70'		R. Vargas	Holding
64'		K. Jakić	Roughing
55'		E. Rexhbeçaj	Holding
55'		J. Gouweleeuw	Holding

84'			In:	X. Simons	Out:	C. Baumgartner
83'			In:	R. Vargas	Out:	A. Maier
73'			In:	B. Šeško	Out:	Y. Poulsen
69'			In:	K. Kampl	Out:	N. Seiwald
68'			In:	W. Orbán	Out:	M. Simakan
68'			In:	Dani Olmo	Out:	E. Elmas
68'			In:	F. Jensen	Out:	A. Engels
68'			In:	P. Tietz	Out:	Pep Biel
67'			In:	F. Jensen	Out:	A. Engels

FC Augsburg - RB Leipzig Predictions

Prediction: Draw or RB Leipzig

Best odds: 1.26

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As the Bundesliga gears up for another thrilling encounter at the WWK Arena on a crisp Saturday afternoon, all eyes are on the clash between the mid-table hosts FC Augsburg and the Champions League spot-chasing RB Leipzig. With predictions favoring an away win or a draw, the tension is palpable, and fans are eager to see if the underdogs can upset the odds.

Key Players

For FC Augsburg, the defensive solidity hinges on Maximilian Bauer, whose rating of 6.65 reflects his importance to the backline. With 285 total passes and a goal to his name, Bauer's contributions are pivotal in keeping Augsburg's defensive structure intact.

In the attacking third, Sven Michel stands out with a rating of 6.68. Michel's five shots on target and a goal, coupled with his creative output of one assist and six key passes, show his potential to disrupt Leipzig's defense.

The defense is further reinforced by Ohis Felix Uduokhai, who boasts a rating of 6.71, a testament to his commanding presence. Uduokhai's 657 passes highlight his role as a ball-playing defender, essential for launching attacks from the back.

On the other side, RB Leipzig's midfield maestro Emil Peter Forsberg carries a rating of 6.71. Forsberg's vision and ability to create chances are evident from his six key passes and one assist, making him a threat that Augsburg must neutralize.

The attacking prowess of Timo Werner cannot be overlooked either. With a rating of 6.71 and two goals to his name, Werner's sharpshooting skills will be crucial for Leipzig's offensive game plan.

Leading the charge is Benjamin Šeško, whose 6.82 rating and three goals make him Leipzig's top threat. Šeško's seven shots on target from 13 attempts show a striker in fine form, ready to take on any defense.

Recent Form

FC Augsburg's recent form reads like a rollercoaster with a victory, two losses, and two draws in their last five games. This inconsistency has left them in 10th place with 21 points. RB Leipzig, however, has found more stability with two wins, two losses, and a draw, placing them 4th with 33 points and a solid +19 goal difference.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides suggests a dominance by RB Leipzig. In their last meeting on September 16, 2023, Leipzig secured a comfortable 3-0 victory. The previous encounters also went Leipzig's way with a 3-2 win on April 15, 2023, and a high-scoring 3-3 draw on October 22, 2022. This history indicates a pattern of high-scoring games and a penchant for Leipzig coming out on top.

Prediction

Taking into account the recent form, the head-to-head history, and individual talents, the prediction leans towards an RB Leipzig win or draw. The statistics suggest a strong likelihood of Leipzig's attacking force, led by Benjamin Šeško and Timo Werner, breaking through Augsburg's defenses. Meanwhile, Augsburg will rely heavily on Maximilian Bauer and Ohis Felix Uduokhai to keep their backline secure.

The predictions also point to a low-scoring affair for Augsburg, with a goal tally under 2.5. However, Leipzig is expected to maintain their goal-scoring form, with the same under 2.5 goals threshold potentially being surpassed.

With a 45% chance for both a draw and an away win, the advice leans towards a "Double chance: draw or RB Leipzig." The overall form and attacking strength of both teams are evenly matched, but Leipzig's superior head-to-head record and their quest for Champions League qualification give them the edge.

In conclusion, while an upset isn't out of the question, the safe bet would be on RB Leipzig to either secure all three points or share the spoils with FC Augsburg in what promises to be an enthralling Bundesliga showdown.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

50%

50%

Attacking Potential

42%

58%

Defensive Potential

53%

47%

Poisson Distribution

42%

58%

Stregth H2H

15%

85%

Goals H2H

30%

70%

Wins the game

39%

61%

FC Augsburg - RB Leipzig Head to Head

10/02	FC Augsburg	2 - 2	RB Leipzig
16/09	RB Leipzig	3 - 0	FC Augsburg
15/04	RB Leipzig	3 - 2	FC Augsburg
22/10	FC Augsburg	3 - 3	RB Leipzig

Bundesliga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Bayer Leverkusen	28	24	4	0	69	19	50	76
2	Bayern Munich	28	19	3	6	80	36	44	60
3	VfB Stuttgart	28	19	3	6	64	34	30	60
4	RB Leipzig	28	16	5	7	64	33	31	53
5	Borussia Dortmund	28	15	8	5	55	33	22	53
6	Eintracht Frankfurt	28	10	12	6	43	36	7	42
7	FC Augsburg	28	9	9	10	45	46	-1	36
8	1899 Hoffenheim	28	10	6	12	48	53	-5	36
9	SC Freiburg	28	10	6	12	40	52	-12	36
10	FC Heidenheim	28	8	9	11	41	49	-8	33
11	Werder Bremen	28	8	7	13	36	44	-8	31
12	Union Berlin	28	8	5	15	25	43	-18	29
13	Borussia Monchengladbach	27	6	10	11	46	53	-7	28
14	VfL Wolfsburg	27	7	7	13	33	44	-11	28
15	Vfl Bochum	28	5	11	12	33	58	-25	26
16	FSV Mainz 05	28	4	11	13	26	46	-20	23
17	1.FC Köln	28	4	10	14	23	49	-26	22
18	SV Darmstadt 98	28	2	8	18	28	71	-43	14