Frankfurt Must Dispatch Struggling Augsburg
Normal Puntuación Futmetrix: 61/100. A six-pointer on paper, but the Stakes ring hollow—Frankfurt should win comfortably, yet neither side offers the intrigue that makes December football compelling.
The Setup
Eintracht Frankfurt sit seventh with 21 points, needing a win to keep pace with the title contenders. Their Form has been erratic—two victories in five matches expose defensive vulnerabilities that cost them. FC Augsburg arrive in 13th place with just 13 points from 13 matches, a record that screams relegation battle. Both teams leak goals at alarming rates: Frankfurt concede 1.5 per game, Augsburg 2.0. This is a mismatch dressed up as a contest—expect an open, sloppy affair rather than tactical chess.
Key Battle
Frankfurt's attacking duo of C. Uzun and J. Burkardt will hunt early dominance against Augsburg's creaking backline. The visitors' sole defensive hope rests on Finn Dahmen, who has kept three clean sheets in five outings—a rare bright spot. Yet Dimitrios Giannoulis offers Augsburg a creative outlet on the flank with 1 goal and 2 assists in 4 recent matches, averaging an 8.0 rating. If Frankfurt dominate possession early, Augsburg must execute on the counter or face a rout.
Our Prediction
Frankfurt win 2-1. The hosts impose early pressure, Augsburg absorb and threaten sporadically on the break, but Frankfurt's superior quality converts chances in the second half. A routine victory without drama.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Skip it unless you're a Frankfurt devotee. The Stakes are low, the Balance favours the hosts heavily. Better options elsewhere on December 13.
What's the predicted outcome?
Frankfurt 2-1 Augsburg. Uzun and Burkardt find the net; Augsburg score via counter-attack but fall short.
Where are Frankfurt and Augsburg in the league table?
Frankfurt 7th with 21 points. Augsburg 13th with 13 points—a gulf that shows on the pitch.
What is FC Augsburg's current form?
Dire. WLWLL from their last five. Four wins in 13 matches. Only Dahmen's three clean sheets in five games offers hope.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg): 1 goal, 2 assists in 4 matches, averaging 8.0 rating. Can unlock Augsburg's attack if the defence holds.
¿Por qué este partido tiene 61/100?
Nuestro algoritmo Futmetrix analizó intensidad, equilibrio e importancia. La puntuación de 61/100 sitúa este partido en la categoría "Normal".