Augsburg take on the visitors Union Berlin in the round 17 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Thursday, January 15th at WWK Arena (Augsburg).
Augsburg are showing a fairly predictable low level. The Fuggers broke into European competitions fairly quickly after being promoted to the top division, but repeating that success has proven impossible. On the other hand, they have generally managed to avoid relegation, and last season’s 12th-place finish with 43 points looked respectable. Now even matching that result seems increasingly unlikely. They ended 2025 already eliminated from the cup, losing 0-1 at home to Bochum. In the league, they have only four wins and just 14 points by the winter break, even if there are still several weaker sides below them. In January, they were heavily beaten 0-4 away by Borussia Mönchengladbach. Recent results underline Augsburg’s inconsistency and lack of stability. Too often, solid spells are followed by clear setbacks, making it hard for them to build any momentum.
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Union Berlin reached the Bundesliga not so long ago, and at first it seemed like it would be a brief stay. However, steady progress eventually took them as far as a debut appearance in the Champions League. After that peak, a decline followed, and they had to defend their Bundesliga status through playoff matches. In 2024/2025, they collected 40 points and finished 13th, just behind their current opponent. This season, the Berlin club have been showing potential to fight for European places, especially after ending December with wins over RB Leipzig and Cologne. Before that, they were knocked out of the cup but pushed Bayern hard at home in a 2-3 defeat. After the break, they scored twice again against Mainz, and this time it was enough for at least a draw. Union’s recent form suggests growing confidence and improved balance in their performances. They are increasingly turning competitive matches into points, which is a positive sign going forward.
The Fuggers had an unbeaten run of nine matches, with six wins and three draws. However, in May last year they lost at home 1-2. The teams are considered fairly evenly matched. This should be a lively encounter, so the pick is total goals over 2.5.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
