Holstein Kiel vs Augsburg Prediction & Betting Tips (21 December)

The future prospects of Holstein Kiel are dotted in this Bundesliga. Propelled to the highest level for the first time in its history this year, this team fails to meet the demands of this championship and can only claim 17th place with its 5 unfortunate points on the clock. after 14 days. Unable to reverse their very poor dynamic, the Storks lost their last 5 matches against Werder Bremen 2-1, Mainz 0-3, Sankt Pauli 3-1, Leipzig 0-2 and finally Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-1 on last weekend.The misfortune of some undoubtedly makes the happiness of others and the difficulties encountered by Holstein Kiel undoubtedly make the business from Augsburg who has something to look forward to in his quest to maintain.

That said, the visitors don't really seem to need a boost this season and they are currently in 13th position in the standings with a nice lead of 6 points over the play-off team, Heidenheim. Largely dominated by Bayern 3-0 during the derby, the Bavarians were then able to win without shining against Bochum 1-0 then they obtained a good point on the field of Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2. Unfortunately for them, there was nothing they could do to avoid defeat last weekend against defending champions Bayer Leverkusen 0-2.

The same elements are still out of shape on the Holstein Kiel side. Indeed, the long-term absentee Bekel, the piston Becker, important midfielder Erras, who is recovering from a concussion, and Swedish striker Bernhardsson (1 goal in 3 games) will still be forced to stay in the infirmary this week. Still missing last week against Gladbach, the defender Komenda is this time hoped for this poster. Up front, the Japanese Machino is still the most prolific player of this team with 4 goals but he has not found the fault since the end of September. He has also lost his starting place for a few matches. FC Augsburg cannot count on a full squad either.

The starting midfielder Jensen, the Greek defender Giannoulis, the usual replacement Gumny, the replacement goalkeeper Dahmen and the defender Pedersen will not be able to put on the crampons this weekend, all injured. This will not be the case for the young person either attacking Kabadayi and the Japanese unused this season, Okugawa who are both on the flank too. Conversely, the former Palois Samuel Essende and the rather formidable Tietz, who have respectively scored 3 and 5 goals in the Bundesliga this season, are there. Steve Mounié (ex Brest) and the former Niçois and Lensois Claude-Maurice (3 goals) could start on the bench.