Crystal Palace vs FC Augsburg Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

This will be the second-ever clash between these clubs.

Crystal Palace are ready to battle FC Augsburg in a couple of pre-season club friendly games. Both teams will play two matches against each other on the same day.

Crystal Palace have come into the pre-season with an easy win against Crawley Town. The Eagles look to continue their positive form from the 2024-25 season. They also went on to lift their first major trophy after defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

They have a quality squad and will be looking to dominate their opponents from the start.

On the other hand, FC Augsburg have already been a part of four pre-season games. They have maintained a good record after a poor end to their 2024-25 season. Augsburg are coming in after taking down RW Essen and are going to come up with a tough battle against the Eagles.

Kick-off:

• Location: Oberosterreich, Austria
• Stadium: Hofmaninger Stadion
• Date: Friday, August 1
• Match 1 Timings: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 10:00 a.m. ET/ 07:00 a.m. PT
• Match 2 Timings: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: not in use

📸📸#FCAinKollerschlag pic.twitter.com/yxe4Auf5lv

— FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) July 30, 2025

Pre-Season Form:

Crystal Palace: W-W-L

FC Augsburg: W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)

The 27-year-old Englishman has been one of the top players for the Eagles since the 2024-25 season. Eberechi Eze scored a goal for his side in the first friendly, but failed to score in the second one. He will be looking to come up with another top performance and lead his side to a win.

Ebere Eze.#CPFC pic.twitter.com/JbMA7dLEsR

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 29, 2025

Alexis Claude-Maurice (FC Augsburg)

Alexis Claude-Maurice is going to play an important role for FC Augsburg here. The 27-year-old Frenchman will have an essential role in controlling the midfield. Claude-Maurice can also score goals, which will make him a big issue for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• These teams will play two matches in a single day against each other.
• The previous match between Crystal Palace and Augsburg ended in a draw.
• FC Augsburg have won three of their four pre-season games.

Crystal Palace vs FC Augsburg: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win
• Eberechi Eze to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Crystal Palace will be without the services of Chadi Riad and Cheick Oumar Doucoure as they are injured.

FC Augsburg are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Crystal Palace won: 0

FC Augsburg won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Ahamada, Clyne, Lacroix; Kamada, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

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

Dahmen (GK); Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Zesiger; Wolf, Jakic, Maier, Giannoulis; Komur, Claude-Maurice; Tietz

Match Prediction

There will be two entertaining games between these clubs. We predict Crystal Palace are likely to secure a win against FC Augsburg in both the pre-season friendly matches.

Match 1 Prediction: Crystal Palace 3-1 FC Augsburg

Match 2 Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 FC Augsburg

Telecast Details

Fans from all over the world can watch the live streaming of these pre-season games on Palace TV+.

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