FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin Preview & Prediction
FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin are set to face each other in an important 2025-26 Bundesliga clash as both sides look to secure valuable points in the middle of the season. With Augsburg aiming to strengthen their home form and Union Berlin trying to improve their away results, this match promises to be a tight and competitive encounter.
Augsburg have shown mixed form in recent weeks but remain a difficult team to beat at home. Their attacking play has improved, especially through quick transitions and wing-based attacks.
Union Berlin, meanwhile, continue to rely on defensive organization and counter-attacking football, though inconsistency on the road has been a concern for them this season.
FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin Match Preview, Date, Time, Predictions, and More
- Match: FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin (2025-26 Bundesliga)
- Date: January 15, 202
- Venue: WWK Arena, Augsburg, Germany
- Kick-off: 19:30 local time (CET, 18:30 UTC)
FC Augsburg, struggling near the bottom in 15th place with 14 points, welcome an in-form Union Berlin for a midweek Bundesliga clash.
Augsburg are eager to pick up points to ease relegation fears, while Union, sitting 9th on 22 points, look to keep their momentum going and chase European ambitions.
With both teams showing shaky defenses plenty of attacking threat, this one could be a close and lively contest.
FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin Probable Starting XI
FC Augsburg (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Finn Dahmen
- Defenders: Mbabu, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Giannoulis
- Midfield: Rexhbecaj, Engels
- Attacking Midfield: Vargas, Claude-Maurice, Demirović
- Striker: Samuel Essende
Union Berlin (3-5-2)
- GK: Frederik Rønnow
- Defenders: Doekhi, Leite, Knoche
- Midfield: Trimmel, Rani Khedira, Haberer, Laïdouni, Gosens
- Forwards: Behrens, Volland
Team News
FC Augsburg coach Jess Thorup has limited options in defense, with captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw sidelined by a knee injury and Chrislain Matsima out with a thigh issue.
Elvis Rexhbeçaj is a doubt due to personal reasons, while Tim Keitel faces a late fitness test. Dimitrios Giannoulis returns from suspension, providing a boost at left-back. New signing Michael Gregoritsch could make his debut start up front after a goal drought in their last outing.
Union Berlin boss Steffen Baumgart expects Robert Skov to be the only confirmed absentee. Doubts surround Tom Rothe, Tim Skarke, and Dmytro Bohdanov due to various issues, but the squad is otherwise at full strength.
Recent form has seen them unbeaten in their last three, with Andrej Ilic and Livan Burcu key in attack.
Match Analysis
FC Augsburg are likely to control more possession and push forward through their wide players, trying to stretch Union Berlin’s back three.
Their main goal will be to score early and push Union out of their defensive setup. Union Berlin, meanwhile, will aim to stay compact, close down central spaces, and capitalize on any errors with quick counter-attacks or set-piece opportunities.
The midfield battle will be crucial, with Augsburg needing to break Union’s rhythm while Union aim to slow the game down and frustrate the home side.
Prediction
Augsburg’s decent home form gives them some hope, but their struggles in front of goal—the fewest scored in the league—could play into Union Berlin’s counter-attacking.
Union have tightened up defensively, though they’ve still conceded in recent matches, making it likely both sides will find the net. A hard-fought draw seems the most probable outcome.
- Predicted score: FC Augsburg 2-2 Union Berlin
The match is available on Sky Sport Bundesliga, DAZN, and various broadcasters worldwide.
Where to Watch Augsburg vs Union Berlin
In the USA, the Augsburg vs Union Berlin match streams live on ESPN+, fotmob and beIN SPORTS Connect.
