Bochum vs Augsburg Prediction & Betting Tips (3 February)

FC Augsburg 1907, after a defeat against Bayern Munich, faces similar challenges. With 41% ball possession and a higher number of shots on goal, they showed their potential, but they were unable to use it consistently. The fact that Augsburg have conceded 11 goals in their last six games raises questions about the stability of their defense.

Ermedin Demirović, with his goals against Bayern, proves his offensive strengths, but defense remains the team's Achilles heel.

Replacement goalkeeper Esser is still absent but starting defender Keven Schlotterbeck returns this weekend as does Brazilian Bernardo who was suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. The very important striker Asano (5 goals) is still playing in the Asian Cup with Japan. Offensively, this team relies most often on Austrian midfielder Stöger (4 goals, 4 assists) to create danger in opposing areas. This winter, French striker Lys Mousset, who had not played a single minute this year, left the club. Defenders Framberger and Oxford will not travel to Bochum this weekend. To this we add that the starting midfielder Dorsch and the striker Beljo (2 goals) are also affected and forfeit this weekend.

Otherwise, it should be all hands on deck for the Bavarians. Author of a very great season so far, scorer and captain Demirovic is by far the offensive leader of this team. Double scorer in his team's defeat against Bayern, he reached the mark of 10 goals scored to which we add his 6 assists. He is obviously ahead of his partner Tietz (4 goals, 2 assists). During this transfer window, striker Cardona left on loan to Saint-Etienne while replacement Okugawa joined Hamburg.