Augsburg vs Hoffenheim Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Augsburg vs Hoffenheim taking place? Augsburg vs Hoffenheim will take place on Saturday 14th August, 2021 at 14:30 (UK)
Where is Augsburg vs Hoffenheim taking place? Augsburg vs Hoffenheim will take place at WWK Arena in Augsburg
Where can I get tickets for Augsburg vs Hoffenheim? Ticket information for Augsburg vs Hoffenheim can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Augsburg vs Hoffenheim on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to show German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Augsburg vs Hoffenheim
Where can I stream Augsburg vs Hoffenheim in the UK? Augsburg vs Hoffenheim may be streamed to Sky Sports subscribers using Sky Go while the Sky Sports YouTube channel may also live stream the match
THE TEAM NEWS
AUGSBURG
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Gikiewicz; Gumny, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Iago; Moravek, Dorsch; Hahn, Jensen, Vargas; Niederlechner
UNAVAILABLE: Cordova (Injured), Oxford (Injured), Strobl (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
HOFFENHEIM
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Kaderabek, Akpoguma, Vogt, Raum; Rudy, Stiller; Skov, Baumgartner, Kramaric; Rutter
UNAVAILABLE: Adamyan (Injured), Belfodil (Injured), Bicakcic (Injured), Hubner (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bebou (Fitness), Grillitsch (Injured), Nordtveit (Injured), Samassekou (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Many will argue that Hoffenheim underachieved domestically last season with their exploits in Europe perhaps taking its toll on them physically and going on to affect their form in the Bundesliga. Without European football to focus on this campaign, Hoffenheim are expected to significantly improve on their 11th-place finish in 2020-21. They’ll be hoping to start with three points vs an Augsburg outfit likely to be fighting against relegation again. However, after keeping them up after being brought in last season following the sacking of Heiko Herrlich, Markus Weinzierl will be hoping his men can kick on. Hoffenheim boast the superior players from an all-round ability perspective, but there is a question mark over whether they can match the spirit and teamwork of the hosts. Neither will want to begin the new season with defeat and it may be a case that the two teams can’t be separated and are forced to settle for a point.
