Augsburg vs Schalke 04: German Cup Match Preview and Betting Tips - October 29, 2024
Match Overview
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, FC Augsburg will host Schalke 04 at the WWK Arena in the second round of the DFB-Pokal, the German Cup. Both teams will be looking to advance to the third round and continue their cup run.
Augsburg's Form and Team News
Augsburg come into this match in decent form, having won three of their last five matches in all competitions. They are currently 12th in the Bundesliga, with 10 points from eight matches.
Manager Enrico Maassen will be without several key players for this match, including Ruben Vargas, Reece Oxford, and Felix Uduokhai. However, he will be boosted by the return of midfielder Niklas Dorsch from injury.
Predicted Augsburg Starting Lineup
* Gikiewicz * Gumny * Gouweleeuw * Winther * Pedersen * Maier * Dorsch * Rexhbecaj * Hahn * Gregoritsch * DemirovicSchalke 04's Form and Team News
Schalke 04 are also in decent form, having won two of their last five matches in all competitions. They are currently 10th in the Bundesliga, with 11 points from eight matches.
Manager Thomas Reis has a number of injury concerns ahead of this match, including Simon Terodde, Rodrigo Zalazar, and Ibrahima Cissé. However, he will be boosted by the return of midfielder Tom Krauß from suspension.
Predicted Schalke 04 Starting Lineup
* Fährmann * Brunner * Yoshida * Matriciani * Ouwejan * Kral * Krauß * Bülter * Mollet * Harit * PolterBetting Tips
- Augsburg to win: 2.30
- Schalke 04 to win: 3.10
- Draw: 3.50
Augsburg are the slight favorites to win this match, but Schalke 04 will be no pushovers. Both teams are in decent form, and it could be a close match.
However, Augsburg have the home advantage and will be looking to make a statement in the DFB-Pokal. They have a good record in this competition, and they will be confident of beating Schalke 04.
Our prediction: Augsburg to win 2-1
