Schalke 04 Augsburg Augsburg Schalke 04 AugsburgPlayer stats will appear once the competition begins.
Augsburg- Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
- Alexis Claude-Maurice
- Steve Mounié
Schalke 04- Kenan Karaman
- Adrian Gantenbein
- Bryan Lasme
Previous lineup is not available.
Augsburg vs Schalke 04 is a Bundesliga opener at the WWK Arena on Sunday, with the hosts fancied against a newly-promoted Schalke side.
Augsburg, ninth last season, host a Schalke team back in the top flight after promotion. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy favours Augsburg, whose top-flight quality should tell against the promoted visitors.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Augsburg or draw (Double Chance) and Michael Gregoritsch to score anytime | 21/10 | Augsburg carry top-flight quality and experience that should tell against a Schalke side adjusting to life back in the Bundesliga after promotion, supporting the double chance covering a home win or draw. The head-to-head has generally been an open, goal-friendly fixture, with four of the last five meetings producing two or more goals for at least one side, including a 2-3 and a 0-3 scoreline. Gregoritsch leads the line for Augsburg and, with the hosts expected to edge a lively, emotional occasion built around Schalkes return to the top flight, he looks well placed to convert one of the chances a dominant home side should create, in line with the predicted 2-1 scoreline. |
| Noahkai Banks and Dejan Ljubicic to be booked | 14/1 | This is billed as an open contest with intent and emotion on both sides, Schalke buoyed by promotion momentum and Augsburg determined to make home advantage count. That kind of high tempo, end to end occasion tends to produce hard fought duels in midfield and wide areas as both teams commit players forward and leave gaps to defend in transition. With Banks and Ljubicic both likely to be heavily involved in stopping quick breaks and contesting second balls throughout the match, the physical nature of an emotionally charged opening day fixture increases the chance of cautions for both players. |
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How Augsburg go into the game
Augsburg finished a solid ninth last season and start as favourites at home. They will look to take advantage of any Schalke rustiness.
Well-organised and experienced at this level, Augsburg should have enough for the newcomers. Home advantage is a useful edge on the opening weekend.
How Schalke 04 go into the game
Schalke are back in the Bundesliga after promotion, and their travelling support will make it a huge occasion. Away days will be tough, though.
Schalke carry emotion and momentum from promotion, but the step up in class is real. Competing with Augsburg would be a creditable start.
Augsburg vs Schalke 04 head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/03/23 | Augsburg | 1-1 | Schalke |
| 02/10/22 | Schalke | 2-3 | Augsburg |
| 11/04/21 | Schalke | 1-0 | Augsburg |
| 13/12/20 | Augsburg | 2-2 | Schalke |
| 24/05/20 | Schalke | 0-3 | Augsburg |
Augsburg have won two of the last five meetings, Schalke one, with two draws.
Augsburg vs Schalke 04 predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg or draw (Double Chance) | 8/15 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Top-flight quality over the newcomers. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | An open, emotional occasion. |
| Augsburg to win | 11/10 | ⭐⭐ | Home edge over promoted side. |
| Both teams to score | 4/7 | ⭐⭐ | Schalke will bring intent. |
| Augsburg to win 2-1 | 7/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Augsburg vs Schalke 04 score prediction
Schalke’s return will bring noise and intent, but Augsburg’s greater top-flight quality should tell at home. Expect the hosts to edge an open contest. Score prediction: Augsburg 2-1 Schalke 04.
