Apr 16th features a match where Augsburg will play host to Hertha BSC in a meeting of these two closely matched Bundesliga teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. 14th placed Augsburg is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Bayern München. Robert Lewandowski struck first for Bayern München in the 82nd minute on a penalty shot, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Augsburg couldn’t muster any offence and Bayern München ran away with the shutout win. Augsburg is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 17th placed Hertha BSC, recorded a 1-4 loss against Union Berlin. Genki Haraguchi scored the first goal for Union Berlin in the 31st minute, then Timo Baumgartl tied it up for Hertha BSC on an own goal in the 49th minute. Hertha BSC looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 4 points in their last 10 matches.
Augsburg and Hertha BSC last played eachother at the Olympiastadion Berlin on the 27th of November. Hertha BSC and Augsburg battled to a 1-1 draw. Marco Richter scored the first goal for Hertha BSC in the 40th minute, then Michael Gregoritsch tied it up for Augsburg in the 7th minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Augsburg at least a draw.
Hertha BSC is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Davie Selke and Lucas Tousart each only have 1 goal in their last five. Augsburg is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Daniel Caligiuri and Michael Gregoritsch each only have 1 goal in their last 5
André Hahn, Fredrik Jensen, Ruben Vargas, Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee, Tobias Strobl, Felix Uduokhai, Alfreð Finnbogason, Carlos Gruezo and Marco Richter are unavailable to play for Augsburg, while Felix Magath’s squad will be without Marvin Plattenhardt, Dedryk Boyata, Niklas Stark, Rune Jarstein, Alexander Schwolow and Kelian Nsona Wa Saka.