Augsburg - Schalke 04: Prediction and Betting on the German Cup Match - October 29, 2024
Bundesliga clubs meet in the second round
In the second round of the German Cup, FC Augsburg and FC Schalke 04 will meet on October 29, 2024. The match will take place at the WWK Arena in Augsburg. Augsburg, currently 13th in the Bundesliga, will be looking to make a deep run in the cup, while Schalke, currently 10th in the Bundesliga, will be hoping to use the cup as a springboard for a successful season.
Augsburg has a strong record at home
Augsburg has a strong record at home in the German Cup, having won their last three matches at the WWK Arena. They will be confident of causing an upset against Schalke, who have not won away from home in the cup since 2020.
Schalke will be looking to bounce back from a poor start to the season
Schalke have had a poor start to the season, winning just two of their first seven Bundesliga matches. They will be looking to use the German Cup as a way to turn their season around.
Prediction
Augsburg are the slight favorites to win the match, but Schalke have the quality to cause an upset. The match is likely to be close, and it could go either way.
Betting tips
- Augsburg to win
- Both teams to score
- Over 2.5 goals