Match Previews

country flag Bundesliga Round 15
Hoffenheim vs. Augsburg
Fri 13 December 2019 19:30
Referee
Bibiana Steinhaus
Weather at KO
weather icon Possible Light Rain  6oC | Precip: 67% (1.27 mm) | Wind 8.2 m/s
Travel Info
3 hours coach
Distance
250 KM (Distance Matrix)

Hoffenheim

Last updated: Sat 14 December 2019 06:21
In Brief

Hoffenheim with problems as they haven't won for three matches, problems with attacking game? Formation uncertain, several adaptions to suspension situation expected.

Looking Back

Hoffenheim without a win for three games as they lost 1:3 to RB last weekend, were mainly without a chance.

Their struggles against predominantly weaker opponents like Düsseldorf was blamed on team's problems with being favourites after impressive streak of wins - however, match vs RB seemed to confirm deeper-lying problems with harmless attacking game.

Looking Ahead

Coach Schreuder has been experimenting with different formations: 3-4-3, 3-3-2-2, 4-2-3-1 or previously regular 3-5-2 all possible. Anyway Kramaric, who is in good shape, likely to be set as a striker.

Posch suspended after 5 yellow cards, should be replaced by Akpoguma. Vital player Rudy returns from suspension. Hübner reportedly fit, might return to starting eleven for replacement Bicakcic.

Points of Interest

Hoffenheim with a good record vs Augsburg, especially recently: haven't lost to them since 2015, for 8 matches.

Augsburg

Last updated: Sat 14 December 2019 06:21
In Brief

Suchy, Gruezo, Finnbogason and Framberger remain out injured. Lichtsteiner a slight doubt. Khedira fit. Vargas suspended

Looking Back

Unbeaten run extended to four games as they picked up another crucial win, fighting back from a goal down to beat Mainz 2-1

Decent record on the road where they have lost just once in last five games but have managed to win just once in seven attempts away from home this season

Looking Ahead

Will be without Vargas with the midfielder suspended for the game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season

Long term absentees Suchy, Gruezo, Finnbogason and Framberger continue to miss out

Khedira had picked up a knock against Mainz but is back in full training and is expected to be available while Lichtsteiner should also be fit though he did pick up a knock against Mainz

Points of Interest

Have not won against Hoffenheim since 2015, losing six of the eight games played since then

Suspended Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
Suspended Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench

Augsburg

Last updated: Sat 14 December 2019 06:21
In Brief

Suchy, Gruezo, Finnbogason and Framberger remain out injured. Lichtsteiner a slight doubt. Khedira fit. Vargas suspended

Looking Back

Unbeaten run extended to four games as they picked up another crucial win, fighting back from a goal down to beat Mainz 2-1

Decent record on the road where they have lost just once in last five games but have managed to win just once in seven attempts away from home this season

Looking Ahead

Will be without Vargas with the midfielder suspended for the game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season

Long term absentees Suchy, Gruezo, Finnbogason and Framberger continue to miss out

Khedira had picked up a knock against Mainz but is back in full training and is expected to be available while Lichtsteiner should also be fit though he did pick up a knock against Mainz

Points of Interest

Have not won against Hoffenheim since 2015, losing six of the eight games played since then

Suspended Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench

Key

Key players
Regular players
Support players
75% - Chance of availability
Artificial Pitch
Universal Player Grid
Squad Confirmed
Played in Cup fixture
New Information

Team Strength*

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Game Score
Round 15
Hoffenheim - Augsburg 2 - 4