Augsburg vs Arminia Bielefeld tips and predictions

Augsburg to test Arminia Bielefeld mettle

With just 1 point between them it's 15th placed Augsburg versus 16th placed Arminia Bielefeld for this eagerly anticipated clash.

This should be a close match with both sides liking their chances.

You may not agree but Augsburg might have reasons to be confident about adding to Arminia Bielefeld's latest reverses. Losses have slowly been building up for this away squad over their last 4 fixtures. They've lost 3 of them. That might not be suitable preparation for what lies ahead.

This home defence should be highlighted and they have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 6 home games. Add that to allegations that the away side looks ragged when under attack. In away matches Arminia Bielefeld have conceded three or more goals in 6 of their last 13 campaigns. And in the final third the visitors haven't always put the fear of god into their opponents. They've been goalless in all of their last 3 matches.

Augsburg have won 4 of the last 5 fixtures between these sides.

If they don't go the whole hog and get the win, don't rule out the draw. It would be misleading to argue that the favourites are a lock here. It's perfectly credible that the two sides cancel each other out over an attritional ninety minutes. It is not a strong view compared to other previews but the No BTTS bet is the only option in that market that has any signs of value. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's over 3.5 goals in this game considering the price on offer.