FC Augsburg
FC Union Berlin
>FC Augsburg vs FC Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips – 24/10/2026
When FC Augsburg welcome Union Berlin to the WWK Arena on Saturday 24 October, the hosts will fancy their chances of consolidating a place in the top six. Augsburg sit sixth after a promising start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign, buoyed by back-to-back victories, while their visitors languish in sixteenth, perilously close to the drop zone following a wretched run that included a seven-nil humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich. The stakes could hardly be more contrasting: ambition versus survival, momentum versus desperation.
Match Analysis
FC Augsburg enter this Bundesliga Round 7 clash as clear home favourites at 1.83, sitting 6th with 8 points and a +5 goal difference. Their recent run of three wins from five, combined with sustained attacking pressure, makes the WWK Arena a fortress.
- 6th place, 8 points and a +5 goal difference after five Bundesliga matchdays.
- 18% conversion rate in current-season head-to-head data, far outpacing Union's 7%.
- 3W, 1D, 1L in last five matches across all competitions signals consistent competitive form.
- Bundesliga-best 5.8 saves per match reflects sustained offensive pressure on opposing goalkeepers.
FC Union Berlin arrive at 3.75 as heavy underdogs, marooned 16th with just 4 points and a catastrophic -12 goal difference. A 0-7 hammering by Bayern Munich and the absence of striker Emmanuel Latte Lath leave Lustrinelli's side desperately short of firepower.
- -12 goal difference after five matchdays, including a historic 0-7 defeat to Bayern Munich.
- Striker Emmanuel Latte Lath sidelined, leaving Tim Skarke as the lone forward with a 7% conversion rate.
- Oliver Burke and S. Nsoki doubtful, stripping depth from the right flank and defensive line.
Key point: With both squads carrying notable injuries and Union's attack severely depleted, the double chance covering Augsburg alongside 2.55 offers a compelling low-scoring home win angle.
Form & Statistics: FC Augsburg vs FC Union Berlin
FC Augsburg
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
FC Union Berlin
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
FC Augsburg vs FC Union Berlin: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: FC Augsburg vs FC Union Berlin
FC Augsburg
Starters
- 1 Finn Dahmen
- 2 Juma Bah
- 3 Chrislain Matsima
- 4 Calvin Brackelmann
- 5 Young-Woo Seol
- 6 Han-Noah Massengo
- 7 Fabian Rieder
- 8 Hennes Behrens
- 9 Robin Fellhauer
- 10 A. Ibrahimović
- 11 Rodrigo Ribeiro
Bench
- Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
- Mert Kömür
- Michael Gregoritsch
- Yannik Keitel
- Nediljko Labrović
- Lukas Schnitzer
Absent
- Reece Oxford (injury)
- Marius Wolf (injury)
- Sima Suso (injury)
- Steve Mounié (injury)
- Alexis Claude-Maurice (injury)
- Noahkai Banks (injury)
FC Union Berlin
Starters
- 1 Frederik Rønnow
- 2 Janik Haberer
- 3 Zeno Van Den Bosch
- 4 Felix Uduokhai
- 5 Tom Rothe
- 6 Rani Khedira
- 7 András Schäfer
- 8 Woo-Yeong Jeong
- 9 K. Imeri
- 10 Michel Aebischer
- 11 Tim Skarke
Bench
- Aljoscha Kemlein
- Livan Burcu
- Leopold Querfeld
- Derrick Köhn
- M. Ljubičić
- Christopher Trimmel
- Matheo Raab
- A. Gray
Absent
- Emmanuel Latte Lath (injury)
- Andrik Markgraf (injury)
- Stanley Nsoki (injury)
- Andrej Ilic (injury)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculative tag ahead of this Bundesliga fixture, drawn from a single source, so some late adjustments remain possible before kickoff. Augsburg's Fabian Rieder sits at the heart of a compact 3-4-2-1, tasked with dictating tempo against Union Berlin's industrious 4-1-4-1 midfield block.
The tactical contest pits Augsburg's narrow, attack-minded shape against Union's structured central corridor, where Rani Khedira anchors the base and András Schäfer offers mobility ahead of him. How Augsburg's wing-backs exploit the flanks could prove the decisive factor in breaking down a disciplined visiting defensive unit.
Our Verdict
Augsburg's home win at 1.83 represents the standout selection here. The hosts sit sixth with a plus-five goal difference, while Union languish in sixteenth on minus-twelve, a chasm in quality that the market rightly reflects. Augsburg have won two of their last five at the WWK Arena and boast seven victories in twenty head-to-head meetings. Union's solitary league win this term and that 0-7 mauling by Bayern underscore their fragility. Over 2.5 goals at 1.50 also appeals given both sides' defensive vulnerabilities. Prediction: FC Augsburg to win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for FC Augsburg vs FC Union Berlin?
FC Augsburg to win is the standout selection here. Sitting sixth with a positive goal difference and clear attacking superiority over a Union Berlin side rooted in the relegation places following a catastrophic 0-7 defeat to Bayern Munich, the home advantage looks compelling. With Union missing Emmanuel Latte Lath up front, backing Augsburg at 1.83 represents sound value.
What time does FC Augsburg vs FC Union Berlin kick off?
This Bundesliga fixture kicks off at 13:30 UTC on Saturday, 24th October 2026. The match takes place at the WWK Arena in Augsburg, Germany, which serves as FC Augsburg's home ground and provides a partisan atmosphere that has contributed to their strong start to the current campaign.
Where can I watch FC Augsburg vs FC Union Berlin on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Bundesliga fixtures vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, DAZN and Sky Sports typically hold rights to selected Bundesliga matches. Supporters are advised to consult their local listings or the official Bundesliga website to confirm which broadcaster will be carrying live coverage of this particular fixture.
What is FC Augsburg's recent record against FC Union Berlin?
The most recent meeting between these two sides ended in a 4-0 victory for Union Berlin, a result that will provide Augsburg with considerable motivation to settle the score on home soil. That heavy defeat stands in sharp contrast to Augsburg's current superiority in the table, and the odds for a draw at 4.20 reflect how unlikely a repeat appears.