Football Result
Alexander Bernhardsson 40', 51'
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Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
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H2H Record before the game
FC Augsburg
Draws
Holstein Kiel
In a surprising turn of events in the German Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel defeated FC Augsburg 3-1 at the WWK Arena. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored an FC Augsburg win, but the reality on the field told a different story. Despite FC Augsburg dominating possession with 72% and unleashing 27 shots, their finishing was poor, converting only one chance. Holstein Kiel, with just 28% possession and 7 shots, proved more clinical, capitalizing on their opportunities. Machino's penalty and Bernhardsson's brace secured the victory for the visitors, while Mounié's late goal was a mere consolation for the hosts.
The game saw a significant disparity in fouls committed, with Holstein Kiel committing 20 compared to FC Augsburg's 4, resulting in two yellow cards for the away side. Holstein Kiel's victory could be attributed to their efficient counter-attacking and Augsburg's inability to convert their possession into goals. This result marks a significant upset, especially considering FC Augsburg's higher team rate.
Looking ahead, FC Augsburg faces a tough away fixture against VfB Stuttgart. Stuttgart's recent form is mixed, but their higher team rate suggests a challenging match for Augsburg. The last head-to-head games suggest an advantage for VfB Stuttgart. Holstein Kiel will host SC Freiburg. Freiburg's recent form is good and their team rate is higher. Historically head-to-head games between those teams had different outcomes. Augsburg's recent performances have been inconsistent, while Holstein Kiel's form has been fluctuating as well, making their upcoming matches crucial for their Bundesliga campaigns. The defeat continues a negative trend for FC Augsburg at home against Holstein Kiel, while Holstein Kiel continues the positive trend in games against FC Augsburg.