The Round of 16 clash in the German Cup between Karlsruher and Augsburg will take place on December 4 at Wildparkstadion. Karlsruher vs. Augsburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Tobias Stieler (Germany)
Matches – 5 (German Cup, 2021/22–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 15;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 80%.
Predicted lineups for Karlsruher vs. Augsburg
Karlsruher (4-3-3): Marius Gersbeck – Marco Thiede, Daniel Gordon, Christoph Kobald, Philip Heise – Marvin Wanitzek, Jerôme Gondorf, Tim Breithaupt – Benjamin Goller, Philipp Hofmann, Fabian Schleusener.
Augsburg (4-4-2): Rafal Gikiewicz – Robert Gumny, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Reece Oxford, Iago – Daniel Caligiuri, Carlos Gruezo, Arne Maier, Ruben Vargas – Florian Niederlechner, Andre Hahn.
Karlsruher
In their last match, Karlsruher suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat at home against Hamburg. The team has been struggling in the German Cup, with only one win in their last five matches (1 win, 4 losses). Karlsruher has managed to score just two goals in this period, highlighting their offensive struggles. In the standings, they are looking to turn their fortunes around with a strong performance in this knockout fixture.
Defender Robin Bormuth is suspended for this game.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches in the German Cup (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Karlsruher has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last four home games in this tournament.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Karlsruher's last 6 home matches in the German Cup.
Augsburg
Augsburg comes into this match following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Stuttgart in their last league outing. The team has been in good form, winning three of their last four matches in all competitions. Augsburg's attack has been impressive, scoring eight goals in their last four games. They are looking to carry this momentum into the German Cup and advance to the next round.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the German Cup (1 draw, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Augsburg's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Augsburg's last 6 away matches in the German Cup.
Karlsruher vs. Augsburg: Match Prediction
Karlsruher has shown resilience at home, often keeping games tight and competitive. They will rely on their defensive solidity to contain Augsburg's attacking threats. However, their lack of goals remains a concern.
Augsburg, on the other hand, has been inconsistent on the road but is capable of scoring goals. Their recent form suggests they could edge this encounter, although they need to be wary of Karlsruher's home advantage.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
