The Matchday 32 clash in the Bundesliga between Augsburg and Holstein Kiel will take place on May 4 at the WWK Arena. Augsburg vs. Holstein Kiel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Harm Osmers (Germany)
Matches – 13 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 23%.
Predicted lineups for Augsburg vs. Holstein Kiel
Augsburg (4-2-3-1): Rafal Gikiewicz – Robert Gumny, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Felix Uduokhai, Iago – Carlos Gruezo, Niklas Dorsch – Daniel Caligiuri, Arne Maier, Ruben Vargas – Florian Niederlechner.
Holstein Kiel (4-3-3): Thomas Dähne – Phil Neumann, Hauke Wahl, Simon Lorenz, Johannes van den Bergh – Alexander Mühling, Jonas Meffert, Finn Porath – Fabian Reese, Janni Serra, Joshua Mees.
Augsburg
In their last match, Augsburg secured a crucial 2-1 victory away against Mainz. This win ended a three-game winless streak in the Bundesliga (2 losses, 1 draw). Augsburg is currently fighting to avoid relegation and needs to capitalize on their home advantage to secure points in the remaining fixtures.
- The team has won 3 of their last 5 home matches in the Bundesliga.
- Augsburg has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last four home games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Augsburg's last 6 home matches.
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel is coming off a 3-0 home win against Fortuna Düsseldorf. This victory marked their third consecutive win in the league, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. The team aims to continue their strong form and challenge for a promotion playoff spot.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last five away matches in the Bundesliga (3 wins, 2 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Holstein Kiel's last 6 away games.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Holstein Kiel's last 6 away matches.
Augsburg vs. Holstein Kiel: Match Prediction
Augsburg has shown resilience at home, making it difficult for visiting teams to score. Their defensive approach has been effective, and they will look to build on their recent win to secure vital points. Meanwhile, Holstein Kiel has been strong away from home and will aim to maintain their unbeaten run on the road.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
