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Augsburg vs. Schalke 04 German Cup Match Betting Odds and Predictions – October 29, 2024
Augsburg Favored to Advance
Augsburg is a slight favorite to advance to the next round of the German Cup when they host Schalke 04 on October 29, 2024. Augsburg is coming off a 2-0 win over Mainz in the Bundesliga, while Schalke 04 lost 3-1 to Borussia Dortmund.
Augsburg has a strong home record in the German Cup, having won their last three matches at the WWK Arena. Schalke 04, on the other hand, has struggled on the road in the competition, losing their last two away matches.
Key Players to Watch
* Augsburg: Florian Niederlechner, Ruben Vargas, Daniel Caligiuri
* Schalke 04: Simon Terodde, Rodrigo Zalazar, Marius Bülter
Niederlechner is Augsburg's leading scorer in the Bundesliga this season with five goals, while Vargas and Caligiuri have each scored three goals. Terodde is Schalke 04's leading scorer in the Bundesliga this season with four goals, while Zalazar and Bülter have each scored two goals.
Match Prediction
Augsburg is the slight favorite to win this match, but Schalke 04 is capable of pulling off an upset. The key to the match will be whether or not Augsburg can control the tempo and create chances for their attackers. If Augsburg can do that, they should be able to win the match. However, if Schalke 04 can get a foothold in the game and create chances for their attackers, they could pull off the upset.