Augsburg - Dusseldorf Prediction, Picks and Tips
So that the DFL can finish the first half of the current Bundesliga season on time on the last weekend before Christmas with the 17th matchday, the 16th matchday will take place as part of an English week on Tuesday and Wednesday. In the top game, Dortmund and RB Leipzig will face each other on Tuesday. At the same time, the game between Augsburg and Düsseldorf takes place. When looking at the odds of the bookmakers, it becomes clear that the favorite role goes quite clearly to the home side from the Fugger city. This assessment is not really surprising, however, because the men of coach Martin Schmidt are the team of the hour in the Bundesliga. The FCA recorded an outstanding 13 points from the past five matches and thus improved to eleventh place in the table. The lead on the relegation relegation zone has already been extended to eight points, so that the weakly started southern Swabians can probably still celebrate a peaceful and, above all, quiet Christmas. The situation is different with the guests from the Rhineland, who added only two points to the credit side during the same period and occupy precisely the 16th place mentioned. In view of the different shape curves, Augsburg vs. Dusseldorf's prediction of a home success of the favorite to be a logical choice.
In the Bundesliga scene, SC Freiburg is often cited as a prime example when it comes to developing in a calm environment and under good conditions. FC Augsburg has also taken a step forward in this regard in recent months and years. Manager Stefan Reuter is not known for making rash decisions, but instead always weighing what is best for the club, also with regard to the future. When, after the first weeks of the new season, the former world and European champion recommended many external experts to release Martin Schmidt from his duties as a coach, the 53-year-old remained steadfast and expressed his confidence in his Swiss coach. Now the backing of the association, which has often been forgotten in many places, is paying off. The Fuggerstädter are currently the “hottest” team in the Bundesliga and are well on their way to climb into the top half of the table. The FCA have recorded four wins and a draw from the last five games. The distance to the relegation zone has grown to eight points and the mood in the cabin is close to ecstasy after the success last Friday. In the away game at TSG Hoffenheim, the South Swabians won 4-2 and presented themselves extremely effectively. With less than 30% possession of the ball and significantly fewer chances to score, the current tenth in the table, led by double packer Phillip Max and Florian Niederlechner, who played all four goals, was able to celebrate the second victory in succession. Because the performances of the red-green-whites have been consistently good lately and the team has built up enormous self-confidence, the tip between Augsburg and Düsseldorf should again make sense. Further arguments are the somewhat longer phase of regeneration and the bottom line, the good home record in the current season. While the Düsseldorfers only have Sunday, Monday and half a Tuesday to prepare themselves conscientiously for the away game in the WWK Arena, the Schmidt-Elf have been focusing on the last home game in 2019 since Saturday. In the eighth match before Own fans want to celebrate the fourth three (two draws, two defeats) and further distance themselves from the lower ranks of the classification. In this endeavor, Martin Schmidt can rely on the same staff as last Friday. No new injuries or locks have been added. Finnbogason, Suchy, Götze, Gruezo and Framberger are still not available. (Many) changes in the starting eleven are not expected after the good performance in Sinsheim.
While the atmosphere at FC Augsburg could hardly be better at the moment, Fortuna is looking forward to the winter break. But not because numerous top performers are injured, but simply because the team is currently not in a good mood at all and a short break would certainly be good for re-adjusting and working on the existing weaknesses. Before the Rhinelanders go into the Christmas break, there are still six important points to be distributed, which, according to those responsible for trainer Friedhelm Funkel, should all go to Fortuna. On paper, the opponents from Augsburg and Union Berlin definitely seem feasible, but the current constitution is worrisome. None of the last five Bundesliga games won last season's surprise team. During this period, the West Germans only posted two points on the account and fell back to third last place in the table. Under certain circumstances, even slipping to a direct relegation rank threatens during the week. The shortcomings of Friedhelm Funkel's protégés became clear on the last two match days. Although the opponents with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig were of a different caliber, the relegation candidate hardly resisted and let his fate endure. The Red-Whites acted defensively too fragile and offensively too harmless, who, to make matters worse, had to do without their Rouwen Hennings life insurance. The man who marked ten of the only 16 goals (second worst value in the league) dropped out due to the flu and is also questionable for Tuesday. The absence of the attacker is certainly a reason to base the forecast in favor of the host between Augsburg and Düsseldorf. Another drive to place a corresponding bet in the direction of the Fuggerstädter is Fortuna's disappointing yield abroad.
Our recommendation tip for Augsburg - Dusseldorf : Augsburg to win @ 1.83