FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Iron Ones emerged victorious when they last faced Fuggerstädter.

FC Augsburg are all set to battle it out against FC Union Berlin in their matchweek 17 contest of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an interesting fixture, taking place at the WWK Arena.

Fuggerstädter are coming in after facing a 0-4 defeat at the hands of Borussia Monchengladbach in their previous league outing. They put in a poor performance and are likely to struggle in the upcoming game too. FC Augsburg will be the hosts in the next match, but it is not going to make things any easier for them.

The Iron Ones have come up with decent efforts in their recent matches. Despite being away from home, they will feel confident and will be looking to extend their four-match undefeated run. FC Union Berlin are in ninth place on the Bundesliga points table at the moment, and a win can help them move further up.

Kick-off:

• Location: Augsburg, Germany
• Stadium: WWK Arena
• Date: Friday, January 16
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Thursday, Jan 15; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Florian Badstübner
• VAR: In use

Form:

Augsburg: L-W-L-D-L

Union Berlin: L-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg)

Fabian Rieder will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance in the upcoming league game. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and is also going to be an important asset in the attacking front. In 14 league matches of the ongoing campaign, Fabian Rieder has five goal involvements.

Ilyas Ansah (Union Berlin)

The 21-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the squad for FC Union Berlin. In 16 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has scored five goals and has an assist to his name. Ilyas Ansah has been one of the most consistent players in the squad and will be keen to come up with another top performance.

Match Facts

• FC Union Berlin are on a four-match undefeated run.
• FC Augsburg have failed to secure a win in their last three matches.
• The Iron Ones have only won one of their five fixtures against Fuggerstädter.

Augsburg vs Union Berlin: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Union Berlin to win @192/100 10bet
• Ilyas Ansah to score @11/4 SkyBet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 Unibet

Injury and Team News

FC Augsburg will miss out on the services of Chrislain Matsima and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. They are injured.

Tim Sharke, Robert Skov and Tom Rothe are not going to be in action for FC Union Berlin. They are not fit enough.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Augsburg won: 7

Union Berlin won: 2

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

FC Augsburg predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Dahmen (GK); Banks, Schlotterbeck, Zesiger; Fellhauer, Komur, Massengo, Pederson; Rieder, Claude-Maurice; Kade

Union Berlin predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ronnow (GK); Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Haberer, Khedira, Kemlin, Kohn; Burke, Ansah; Ilic

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a victory here. FC Union Berlin are likely to come out on top and secure a win against FC Augsburg in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Augsburg 1-2 Union Berlin

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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