FC Augsburg vs SC Freiburg Prediction - Bundesliga
The match at WWK Arena on January 18th is crucial for FC Augsburg's survival efforts as they host the formidable SC Freiburg.
11:30 PM on January 18th: A challenge for Augsburg's defense.
The upcoming Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and SC Freiburg takes place against the backdrop of two teams at opposite ends of the table. While the home team Augsburg is struggling in 15th place with 15 points, barely enough to avoid relegation, Freiburg is maintaining its 8th position with ambitions to close the gap on European cup qualification spots.
Current form and position
FC Augsburg enters this match after a disappointing run of results, with only 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games. The home team's biggest weakness lies in their defense, having conceded 33 goals in 17 matches, an average of 1.9 goals per game. However, their home ground, WWK Arena, remains a crucial source of morale, as 3 of their 4 wins this season have come there.
Conversely, SC Freiburg is having a relatively stable season with 23 points. Their form in the last 5 matches is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. The away team possesses a fairly sharp attack with a scoring efficiency of 1.6 goals per game, which will be a direct threat to the home team's weak defense.
Current rankings
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Freiburg | 8 | 23 | 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses |
| FC Augsburg | 15 | 15 | 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses |
History of confrontations and balance of power.
The head-to-head history between the two teams in the last 5 matches shows absolute balance, with each side winning 2 matches and drawing 1. In their most recent encounter in August 2025, Augsburg surprisingly defeated Freiburg 3-1 away from home.
Human Resources Information
On the home side, Augsburg will be without key central defender J. Gouweleeuw due to a knee injury and C. Matsima due to a muscle injury. These are serious losses for their already fragile defense.
SC Freiburg is also facing some squad difficulties. P. Lienhart is absent due to an abdominal muscle strain, while D. Kyereh is not yet in top physical condition. Notably, the availability of veteran center-backs M. Ginter and M. Rosenfelder remains uncertain due to health issues and muscle injuries.
Tactical analysis
Based on statistical data, the match is predicted to be a closely contested affair. Although Freiburg has the higher ranking, Augsburg, with the advantage of playing at home and having nothing to lose, often plays very defensively. Freiburg's weakened defense could be an opportunity for Augsburg to exploit. Many experts believe the match is highly likely to end in a draw or a narrow victory for the home team.
Team lineup updated at 22:53 on 18/01/2026
Official lineup
FC Augsburg
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachSandro Wagner
Starting lineup:
- 1. Finn Dahmen (G)
- 40. Noahkai Banks (D)
- 31. Keven Schlotterbeck (D)
- 14. Yannik Keitel (D)
- 19. Robin Fellhauer (M)
- 17. Kristijan Jakić (M)
- 4. Han-Noah Massengo (M)
- 13. Dimitrios Giannoulis (M)
- 32. Fabian Rieder (F)
- 20. Alexis Claude-Maurice (F)
- 38. Michael Gregoritsch (F)
Substitutes:
- 22. Nediljko Laprović
- 16. Cedric Zesiger
- 3. Mads Pedersen
- 27. Marius Wolf
- 36. Mert Kömür
- 8. Elvis Rexhbeçaj
- 30. Anton Kade
- 9. Samuel Essende
- 21. Rodrigo Ribeiro
SC Freiburg
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachJulian Schuster
Starting lineup:
- 1. Noah Atubolu (G)
- 17. Lukas Kübler (D)
- 28. Matthias Ginter (D)
- 43. Bruno Ogbus (D)
- 33. Jordy Makengo (D)
- 8. Maximilian Eggestein (M)
- 44. Johan Manzambi (M)
- 29. Philipp Treu (M)
- 9. Lucas Höler (M)
- 32. Vincenzo Grifo (M)
- 31. Igor Matanović (F)
Substitutes:
- 21. Florian Müller
- 37. Max Rosenfelder
- 19. Jan-Niklas Beste
- 30. Christian Günter
- 6. Patrick Osterhage
- 27. Nicolas Höfler
- 7. Derry Scherhant
- 20. Junior Adamu
- 14. Yuito Suzuki
