Augsburg vs Bayer prediction and betting tips on January 13, 2024
Saturday promises an abundance of football events, including the return of the Bundesliga. Here is our forecast for the match between Augsburg and Bayer.
Augsburg
The "Fuggers" cannot boast of stability this season, currently occupying the 11th position in the league table. The gap from the relegation zone is 8 points, and from the European competition qualification is 6 points. Before the break, the team had a series of three winless matches, managing to secure only one point during this period. In the last round, the club suffered a 0-3 defeat away to Stuttgart. The team has four personnel losses ahead of this encounter.
Bayer
This season has been quite favorable for Bayer, as the team remains undefeated in all competitions. In the Bundesliga, the "pharmacists" have claimed the top spot, with a 4-point lead over the second-placed Bayern, although the competitor has a game in hand. It is crucial for Javier Alonso's wards to maintain the momentum they had before the winter holidays. Before the break, Bayer looked like a genuine contender for the championship. Three players from the club have been called up to African national teams, and two players will be absent due to injuries.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams regularly exchange goals, with this outcome occurring in 5 out of the last 6 encounters.
- In the previous season, Augsburg unexpectedly won both head-to-head meetings.
- Augsburg has suffered only one defeat in 8 home games in the Bundesliga.
Match prediction for Augsburg – Bayer
We anticipate an engaging and unpredictable battle, as it remains unclear in what form the opponents will return after the break. Bayer is favored in this pair, although Augsburg performs well on their home turf. We consider a wager on Bayer's outright victory as viable, and an alternative could be exploring the option of a high total goal count.