Match Information
Match Overview
Bundesliga action continues on April 25 as FC Augsburg host Eintracht Frankfurt at the WWK Arena in what promises to be a compelling Regular Season encounter on Matchday 31. With the season entering its crucial final phase, both teams find themselves in respectable mid-table positions, with Frankfurt sitting 7th and Augsburg in 9th, separated by just two league places.
FC Augsburg enter this fixture riding a wave of confidence following their impressive 2-1 victory away to Bayer Leverkusen on April 18, a result that highlighted their ability to compete against top-tier opposition. Under Manuel Baum's guidance, Augsburg have shown resilience in recent weeks, collecting four points from their last two matches after enduring a difficult spell in March. Their recent form demonstrates a team finding its rhythm at a crucial juncture of the campaign, with the win against Leverkusen serving as a statement of intent for their remaining fixtures.
Frankfurt arrive in Bavaria carrying the disappointment of their 3-1 home defeat to RB Leipzig on April 18, a result that ended a positive run of form. The visiting side had previously shown encouraging signs with a 2-1 away victory at VfL Wolfsburg on April 11, but consistency remains their challenge as they navigate the final stages of the season. Their away record will be tested against an Augsburg side that has proven capable of causing problems for visiting teams at the WWK Arena.
Neither side reports significant injury concerns heading into this encounter, meaning both coaches have their full squads available for selection. This luxury of choice could prove decisive in what promises to be a closely contested affair between two well-organized teams seeking to finish the season strongly and potentially secure a higher league position.
Predicted Lineups
FC Augsburg
Dahmen; Chaves, Gouweleeuw, Zesiger; Fellhauer, Massengo, Rieder, Giannoulis; Kade, Claude-Maurice; Ribeiro
Eintracht Frankfurt
Santos; Collins, Koch, Theate; Kristensen, Götze, Dahoud, Doumbia; Dōan, Chaïbi; Burkardt
Team Form Analysis
FC Augsburg
League Position: 9FC Augsburg Form Analysis
FC Augsburg have experienced a notable upturn in fortunes over their last five league outings, collecting five points from their most recent three matches after enduring back-to-back defeats in March. Their standout performance came on April 18 with a memorable 2-1 victory away to Bayer Leverkusen, demonstrating their capacity to trouble even the league's elite sides. This result followed solid draws against 1899 Hoffenheim and Hamburger SV, suggesting Manuel Baum has successfully steadied the ship after difficult losses to VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund.
Defensively, Augsburg have shown improvement in their recent outings, though they remain vulnerable against high-quality attacking sides, as evidenced by conceding five goals to Stuttgart on March 22. However, their ability to find the net has been encouraging, scoring in four of their last five matches and showing particular resilience in their draw with Hoffenheim where they twice came from behind. The team's attacking versatility, demonstrated through different goal scorers across recent fixtures, provides optimism heading into this home encounter where they will look to build on their recent positive momentum.
Eintracht Frankfurt
League Position: 7Eintracht Frankfurt Form Analysis
Eintracht Frankfurt's recent form presents a picture of inconsistency, with their last five Bundesliga matches yielding seven points from a possible fifteen. Their most recent outing, a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to RB Leipzig on April 18, highlighted defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued them throughout this period. However, the visiting side showed character with a crucial 2-1 away victory at VfL Wolfsburg on April 11, demonstrating their ability to secure results on the road when required.
The team's attacking output has been reasonable, finding the net in four of their last five league encounters, though they have struggled for consistency in converting opportunities into victories. Their 2-2 home draw with 1. FC Köln on April 5 exemplified their recent struggles to close out matches, while the narrow 2-1 defeat at FSV Mainz 05 on March 22 continued a pattern of dropped points against teams they would expect to beat. The bright spot in their recent run was the solid 1-0 home victory over 1. FC Heidenheim on March 14, showcasing their defensive capabilities when properly organized. Frankfurt will need to rediscover that defensive solidity while maintaining their attacking threat to secure a positive result at the WWK Arena.
Head-to-Head
FC Augsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 0 | FC Augsburg |
| 2025-04-20 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 2024-12-07 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 2 | FC Augsburg |
| 2024-04-19 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg |
| 2023-12-03 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 2023-04-29 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 1 | FC Augsburg |
| 2022-11-05 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 2022-01-16 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 2021-08-21 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 - 0 | FC Augsburg |
| 2021-04-20 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | FC Augsburg |
Memorable Matches
The recent history between FC Augsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt has produced several entertaining encounters, with their December 2025 meeting at Frankfurt resulting in a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts in what was a tightly contested affair. Perhaps more memorable was their April 2024 clash where Frankfurt secured a comprehensive 3-1 victory, displaying their attacking prowess in front of their home supporters.
One of the most thrilling encounters came in December 2024 when the teams played out an enthralling 2-2 draw at Frankfurt, with both sides showcasing their attacking capabilities in an end-to-end contest that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The fixture has generally favored Frankfurt in recent years, though Augsburg claimed a notable 2-1 home victory in December 2023, demonstrating their ability to trouble their more fancied opponents when playing at the WWK Arena. These recent meetings suggest a competitive fixture where both teams are capable of producing moments of quality.
Venue Factor
The WWK Arena has traditionally provided a solid foundation for FC Augsburg's home performances, offering an intimate atmosphere that can inspire the hosts while potentially unsettling visiting teams. Augsburg's recent home form has shown encouraging signs, particularly their ability to compete against quality opposition on their own turf. The venue's compact nature ensures that crowd noise can become a significant factor, especially during crucial moments of matches.
For Eintracht Frankfurt, traveling to Augsburg presents familiar challenges, as the WWK Arena has not always been a comfortable destination for visiting sides. Frankfurt's away form this season has been mixed, and they will need to quickly adapt to the atmosphere and playing surface to impose their style on the match. The venue factor could prove particularly significant given both teams' recent inconsistencies, with Augsburg's familiarity with their home conditions potentially providing the marginal advantage needed in what promises to be a closely contested encounter between two evenly matched sides.
Injury Concerns
FC Augsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt
