Bundesliga Regular Season - 1

SC Freiburg 1 - 3 FT FC Augsburg

Europa-Park Stadion

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Sat, Aug 23
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SC Freiburg
1-3
FC Augsburg
⚡ Intensity 80
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Augsburg demolishes Freiburg in opening blitz

Augsburg's Lightning Strike Dismantles Freiburg – Three Goals in 13 Minutes Seal Dominant Victory

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. A crucial six-pointer in the relegation battle where Augsburg unleashed devastating intensity to seize the season's opening statement, leaving Freiburg reeling at the bottom of the table.

The Blitzkrieg: Freiburg's First-Half Collapse

At the Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg's season began with a catastrophic defensive meltdown. Dimitrios Giannoulis opened the floodgates in the 32nd minute, and within 13 relentless minutes, Augsburg had dismantled the home side's structure entirely. Chrislain Matsima headed in from M. Komur's assist (42'), before Marius Wolf delivered the knockout blow at the 45th-minute mark. Freiburg's defensive balance evaporated under Augsburg's suffocating pressure and clinical finishing. The visitors' efficiency was surgical: five shots on target, three converted.

VAR Drama and the Consolation Penalty

Freiburg's hopes flickered when Vincenzo Grifo converted a VAR-confirmed penalty (58'), reducing the deficit to 3-1. Yet the match's stakes had already been decided. Wolf's 8.5 rating epitomised Augsburg's dominance—his finish was the full stop on a masterclass in attacking transitions. Freiburg dominated possession (60%), but possession without precision is merely theatre. Augsburg's ruthlessness exposed every defensive fragility; 30 combined shots told the story of a team overwhelmed.

Season-Opening Reckoning

For Freiburg, this is catastrophic: 15th place, zero points, a goal difference of -2 after Matchday 1. The relegation battle has begun in the worst possible fashion. Augsburg, conversely, sits 4th with maximum points and evidence that their attacking prowess is genuine. The numbers don't lie—this wasn't a contest; it was a statement.

Key Questions

How did VAR influence this match?

VAR cancelled Lucas Höler's goal (18') and later confirmed Freiburg's penalty (57'). Both decisions affected momentum but couldn't alter the inevitable outcome.

What made Marius Wolf the standout performer?

Wolf scored the decisive 3-0 goal (45') and controlled Augsburg's midfield with precision. His 8.5 rating reflects his commanding, efficient display throughout.

What does this defeat mean for Freiburg's season?

A catastrophic start: 15th place, zero points after Matchday 1. Freiburg faces an immediate crisis and must respond decisively to avoid a relegation spiral.

How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?

The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.

Match Statistics

Possession
60%
40%
SC Freiburg 60%
FC Augsburg 40%
Shots
16
14
SC Freiburg 16
FC Augsburg 14
Shots on Target
4
5
SC Freiburg 4
FC Augsburg 5
Expected Goals (xG)
2.60
1.34
SC Freiburg 2.60
FC Augsburg 1.34
Passes
458
299
SC Freiburg 458
FC Augsburg 299
Pass Accuracy
81%
72%
SC Freiburg 81%
FC Augsburg 72%
Corners
5
5
SC Freiburg 5
FC Augsburg 5
Fouls
14
18
SC Freiburg 14
FC Augsburg 18
Yellow Cards
4
5
SC Freiburg 4
FC Augsburg 5
Red Cards
0
0
SC Freiburg 0
FC Augsburg 0

Match Events

18' Lucas Höler
D. Giannoulis 32'
37' 🟨 Eren Dinkçi
C. Matsima (M. Komur) 42'
M. Wolf 45'
45'+6 🟨 Matthias Ginter
HT
57' Eren Dinkçi
58' V. Grifo
60' 🔄 E. Dinkci C. Irie
D. Giannoulis P. Tietz 🔄 60'
Mert Kömür 🟨 61'
Phillip Tietz 🟨 68'
70' 🔄 Y. Suzuki M. Rohl
E. Saad E. Rexhbecaj 🔄 70'
81' 🔄 J. Manzambi D. Scherhant
81' 🔄 C. Gunter J. Makengo
Marius Wolf 🟨 86'
M. Wolf C. Zesiger 🔄 86'
R. Fellhauer A. Maier 🔄 87'
Elvis Rexhbeçaj 🟨 90'+5
90'+6 🟨 Cyriaque Irié
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Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

SC Freiburg

Goalkeepers
N. Atubolu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
L. Kubler
WALL
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
75%
duel win %
M. Ginter
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
P. Lienhart
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
0
interceptions
4
blocks
C. Gunter
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
12%
pass acc
Midfielders
M. Eggestein
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
J. Manzambi
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
E. Dinkci
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
60
total mins
60
entry
Y. Suzuki
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
0
on target
V. Grifo
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Forwards
L. Holer
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
fouls won
4
fouls won
9
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
F. Muller
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Jung
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Makengo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
B. Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
N. Hofler
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Rohl
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry
D. Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
J. Adamu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
C. Irie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry

FC Augsburg

Goalkeepers
F. Dahmen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
C. Matsima
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
J. Gouweleeuw
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
6.7
rating
K. Schlotterbeck
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
M. Wolf
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
R. Fellhauer
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
0
on target
H. Massengo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
7
Duels Won
0
pens won
D. Giannoulis
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Forwards
K. Jakic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
M. Komur
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
6.3
rating
E. Saad
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
3
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
N. Labrovic
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
M. Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
C. Zesiger
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
16
total mins
Started
entry
N. Banks
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
E. Rexhbecaj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry
A. Maier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
15
total mins
Started
entry
S. Mounie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
P. Tietz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
K. Dong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
23/08/2025 SC Freiburg 1 - 3 FC Augsburg Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
02/03/2025 FC Augsburg 0 - 0 SC Freiburg Bundesliga WWK Arena
19/10/2024 SC Freiburg 3 - 1 FC Augsburg Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
25/02/2024 FC Augsburg 2 - 1 SC Freiburg Bundesliga WWK Arena
01/10/2023 SC Freiburg 2 - 0 FC Augsburg Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
28/01/2023 SC Freiburg 3 - 1 FC Augsburg Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
23/08/2025
Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
02/03/2025
Bundesliga WWK Arena
19/10/2024
Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
25/02/2024
Bundesliga WWK Arena
01/10/2023
Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
28/01/2023
Bundesliga Europa-Park Stadion
SC Freiburg Win
FC Augsburg Win
Draw

League Standings