A cup chance for the favorite to end a lengthy winless run: Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Augsburg prediction
Sonnenhof Grossaspach
The second-round German Cup clash between Sonnenhof Großaspach and Augsburg will take place on October 27, 2026, at the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena. The hosts play in the third tier and head into the game after a heavy 7-1 defeat to Wehen, while Augsburg compete in the Bundesliga but are winless in their last five matches. This cup tie looks like a good opportunity for the favorites to return to winning ways.
Sonnenhof Großaspach: cup character amid inconsistent results
Pascal Reinhardt's side only earned promotion to the 3. Liga this season after winning the Regionalliga Südwest. In the first round of the German Cup, Großaspach already showed that they can put up a fight against more established opponents: the team drew 2-2 with Arminia Bielefeld before winning 3-0 on penalties. That result should give the hosts confidence ahead of their meeting with a Bundesliga side.
At the same time, their current form raises serious questions. Großaspach have managed just one win in their last seven competitive matches and were thrashed 7-1 by Wehen at the weekend. The hosts have consistently created chances going forward, though, and have scored in eight consecutive matches. As a result, even against Augsburg, the team has reason to expect at least one goal.
Augsburg: five matches without a win, but a clear class advantage
Manuel Baum's team made an impressive start to the season. In the German Cup, Augsburg beat Energie Cottbus 2-0, then thrashed Schalke 3-0 and Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1. Their results have deteriorated sharply since then, however: the club have not won any of their last five matches in all competitions, while they drew 1-1 with Union in the previous Bundesliga round.
Augsburg have been particularly productive away from home, scoring 11 goals in four away matches this season. There are some absences, with Noahkai Banks, Calvin Braekelmann, Sima Suso, Alexis Claude-Maurice and Steve Mounié unavailable. Even with rotation and injuries taken into account, the gap in squad quality remains significant, and Rodrigo Ribeiro could be given a starting opportunity through the middle.
Match facts
- Sonnenhof Großaspach have scored in each of their last eight competitive matches.
- Augsburg are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Augsburg have scored 11 goals in four away matches this season.
The class gap should show after the break: Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Augsburg prediction
The hosts already showed in the previous round that they can stand up to stronger opponents, and they are certain to be fully motivated at home. Given their scoring streak, a Großaspach goal is a realistic possibility, especially with Augsburg not exactly in the most reliable form.
Over the course of the full match, however, the difference in quality should tell. Augsburg are quicker, more versatile in attack and have a stronger bench, which is especially important in a cup tie. Despite their five-match winless run, the visitors should use this game as an opportunity to reset.
