Augsburg and Hoffenheim go head-to-head in Bundesliga action at WWK Arena on Friday. The pair are tough to split on paper, with just one place and two points separating them in the current Bundesliga standings.
Both teams will be looking for maximum points as they look to claw their way out of danger. For the recent Augsburg vs Hoffenheim scores and latest Bundesliga odds, check out our in-depth betting preview.
Augsburg vs. Hoffenheim Information
Augsburg vs Hoffenheim
Location: WWK Arena, Augsburg, Bavaria.
Date and Time: Friday, February 17, 2023, 2:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Augsburg vs. Hoffenheim Recent Scores
Augsburg
Augsburg’s Bundesliga form has been poor of late. After a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, the Bavaria club lost 3-1 at Mainz in their last one. However, they have won two on the trot at WWK Arena, beating Borussia Monchengladbach before the Leverkusen triumph.
Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim started the season in strong style but have suffered an alarming dip in form lately. They are winless in 11 league and cup matches, losing the last four. Last time out, the Blues lost 3-1 at home to Leverkusen. The recent TSG Hoffenheim standings make bad reading for their fans after the slump in form, as their team are now just two points above the bottom three in 14th.
Augsburg vs. Hoffenheim Betting Preview
Augsburg Preview
Augsburg only just survived the drop last term, finishing in 14th with 38 points to their name. They are in another relegation scrap, sitting only four points above 16th after six wins, three draws and 11 defeats from 20 league games.
Home form will be vital to their survival hopes this term. They have only won three league games at WWK Arena, though two of those wins have come in their last two. After ending their long run without a home victory over Monchengladbach in late January, Enrico Maassen’s men beat Leverkusen in the last one. It was a tight and tense affair, with Mergim Berisha scoring the only goal. All three home wins have been by a goal to nil.
Augsburg are looking to get away from danger, and they have a great chance to put a massive three points on the board in this one. With Hoffenheim also fighting for their lives, it will no doubt be another nail-biting encounter.
There is not a lot in it, but Augsburg are the slight second favorites to prevail on home turf. Can they prove the bookies wrong and get the points? Below you will find the latest Augsburg Hoffenheim scores and Bundesliga predictions.
Hoffenheim Preview
Hoffenheim made a great start to the 2022-23 season under Andre Breitenreiter, collecting nine points from the first 12 on offer. After 11 Bundesliga matches, Hoffenheim had Europe on their mind after six wins, two draws, and three defeats. However, things have gone downhill rapidly since.
The Blues have not won in the league since a 3-0 success over struggling Schalke in mid-October. They thumped Schalke 5-1 in the cup a few days later, which remains their last victory in any competition.
Hoffenheim have taken a mere two points from their last ten Bundesliga games, drawing two and losing eight. After a 2-2 stalemate with Stuttgart last month, they have lost three successive matches in the league, conceding 12 times in the process.
After an embarrassing 5-2 defeat at Bochum in early February, Breitenreiter was sacked. New Jersey-born Pellegrino Matarazzo, who was Stuttgart manager from 2019 to 2022, was swiftly brought in as Breitenreiter’s replacement.
Matarazzo’s first game in charge ended in defeat last weekend. They were second best against Bayer Leverkusen at Rhein-Neckar-Arena, with goals from Robert Andrich, Moussa Diaby and Adam Hlozek giving the away team a 3-0 lead. Stanley N’Soki pulled one back late on.
Hoffenheim desperately need to put their woeful form to bed and get a much-needed win sooner rather than later. Can new boss Matarazzo guide the Blues to a priceless three points in Augsburg this Friday? Read our FC Augsburg picks and Hoffenheim predictions below.
Augsburg vs. Hoffenheim Odds Breakdown
Going by the latest Bundesliga odds in this one, the bookmakers are having a tough time picking a winner. Despite no wins since October, the away side are the ever-so-slight favorites at +155.
Augsburg, who have won back-to-back home games, are priced at +170 to come out on top on home turf again. As for the tie, that is available at solid Bundesliga odds of +250.
Augsburg vs. Hoffenheim Pick and Prediction
Looking at the recent Augsburg Hoffenheim scores, the Blues edged the reverse meeting at Rhein-Neckar-Arena by a goal to nil. Hoffenheim hammered Augsburg home and away last term, scoring seven and conceding one across the two meetings.
Augsburg have secured two vital home wins in their last two fixtures at WWK Arena, which has certainly lifted the spirits in that part of Bavaria. In contrast, Hoffenheim have lost four straight away games and are winless on the road since October 14th.
Hoffenheim have won the last three meetings, but we are backing Augsburg to edge this one. Take a punt on the hosts to win by one goal at +375. In terms of the correct score, you can get eye-opening odds of +900 for Augsburg to win 2-1.
- Final Score Prediction: Augsburg 2-1 Hoffenheim – +900
- Pick: Augsburg to Win by One Goal – +375
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