Frankfurt Vs Augsburg

Eintracht Frankfurt are aiming to extend their impressive run of five consecutive Bundesliga victories when they take on Augsburg at Deutsche Bank Park on Saturday. The clash between the second-placed team and their struggling opponents, who sit 11 spots below them in the league standings, marks an intriguing encounter in gameweek 13 of the season.

Under the guidance of manager Dino Toppmoller, Frankfurt are eager to put behind them a disappointing midweek exit from the DFB-Pokal. Their hopes of progressing in the domestic cup were dashed by a 2-1 defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig in the round of 16, a result that left fans questioning how a team in such strong form could stumble against a Leipzig side that had been in poor shape leading up to the match. Despite this setback, Frankfurt remains one of the Bundesliga’s most formidable sides this season, and they are determined to bounce back with a strong performance in their next league fixture.

Frankfurt’s season in the Bundesliga has been characterized by remarkable consistency, particularly in their home fixtures. As the second-place team in the league standings, they have demonstrated an impressive ability to secure points at Deutsche Bank Park, amassing 13 points from a possible 15 in the 2024-25 campaign so far. This formidable home form places them in the same bracket as Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, two teams renowned for their dominance in front of their home supporters. Frankfurt share the honor of being undefeated at home with Dortmund, who have earned 19 points from 21 available, and Bayern, who have managed 13 from 15. With such a solid home record, Frankfurt head into Saturday's game with plenty of reason to be confident.

In addition to their strong home record, Eintracht Frankfurt also have a solid historical advantage over Augsburg when it comes to their recent encounters at Deutsche Bank Park. The Eagles have enjoyed a dominant run against the Bavarians in their last few home matches, securing three wins and two draws in their past five meetings. Given Augsburg's struggles this season, it’s not surprising that Frankfurt are the clear favorites to extend their unbeaten streak and claim three more points to respond to their cup disappointment.

However, the road to another win is far from straightforward. Augsburg, managed by Jess Thorup, may be languishing in 13th place in the Bundesliga, but they will come to Frankfurt determined to salvage their season, particularly after a series of disappointing results on their travels. Augsburg’s away form in the 2024-25 campaign has been abysmal, with the team having secured just a single point from their first five away matches. This poor run places them near the bottom of the away table, ahead of only Bochum, who have also struggled away from home. This has led to Augsburg having the second-worst away record in the league so far, a situation that has left them vulnerable as they battle to avoid relegation.

Augsburg’s woes on the road are not just a matter of bad luck; they are a reflection of deeper issues in both attacking and defensive aspects of the game. In their five away matches this season, Augsburg have only managed to score twice, a record that highlights their inability to break down opposition defenses away from home. On the defensive side of things, they have conceded 15 goals on the road, a tally that is worse than all but one other team in the league—VfL Bochum, who have conceded 20. This defensive fragility has made Augsburg particularly vulnerable when playing away from the comfort of their home stadium, and they will have to shore up their defense if they are to have any hope of leaving Frankfurt with anything to show for their efforts.

Augsburg's road woes stretch beyond the current season and into the 2023-24 campaign, when they endured a similarly poor run of results. Their last away win came in March 2024, when they triumphed 3-1 at Wolfsburg, marking their third away win of the calendar year. Since that victory, however, Augsburg have struggled to pick up points on the road, losing eight of their last nine away games. The team has also managed just a single draw during this stretch, further underlining the scale of their difficulties in away fixtures.

As Augsburg prepare to face a high-flying Frankfurt side, their manager Jess Thorup will undoubtedly be looking for a performance that can shake off their recent struggles and defy the odds. However, Augsburg’s form away from home makes it difficult to imagine them causing a major upset against one of the league’s strongest teams. If the Bavarians are to pull off a shock result, they will need to overcome not only their own struggles on the road but also a Frankfurt team that will be fired up to make amends for their midweek cup exit.

For Frankfurt, the goal is clear: secure a fifth consecutive Bundesliga win and maintain pressure on leaders Bayern Munich as they push for the top spot. This would mark the continuation of a remarkable winning streak that dates back to early 2021, when they last achieved five consecutive league victories under former manager Adi Hutter. Toppmoller’s men will be eager to match that feat and further establish themselves as one of the top teams in the league.

Despite the disappointment of their cup exit, Frankfurt have demonstrated throughout the season that they are capable of bouncing back from setbacks. They will be fully focused on the task at hand and keen to demonstrate their quality in front of their home fans. With Augsburg’s struggles away from home and their overall inconsistency, Frankfurt will undoubtedly fancy their chances of continuing their strong domestic form with another win.

In terms of the league standings, Augsburg are not yet in immediate danger of relegation, but they are far from safe. Currently sitting five points above the relegation playoff spots and ten points clear of second-bottom Holstein Kiel, Augsburg will be keen to improve their form, especially on the road, in the coming weeks. However, their disappointing away results this season suggest that their survival prospects will depend heavily on their ability to secure points at home, where they have been more competitive.

As Saturday’s match approaches, the contrast between the two teams could not be more stark. Frankfurt will enter the game as heavy favorites, buoyed by their excellent home form and a positive recent record against Augsburg. Augsburg, on the other hand, will be looking to defy their poor away form and pull off an upset that could provide a vital boost to their survival hopes. However, with Frankfurt eager to recover from their midweek cup disappointment, it seems more likely that the hosts will extend their winning streak and claim all three points, further solidifying their position at the top of the Bundesliga.

For Frankfurt, the focus is on maintaining their momentum and proving that their cup exit was just a temporary setback. For Augsburg, the pressure is on to find a way to address their road issues and take some confidence from their performances at home to make a fight of it in Frankfurt. With both teams having a lot to play for, Saturday’s match promises to be an intriguing and crucial encounter in the Bundesliga season.