FC Augsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
9th-placed FC Augsburg (12-7-15) travel to Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin to face 11th-placed 1. FC Union Berlin (10-9-15) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 1. FC Union Berlin come into this in poor form (WDLLL) while FC Augsburg are in strong form (WWDWD).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 9:30 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 2:30 pm BST |
| Venue | Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin |
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
1. FC Union Berlin — WDLLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-1 | Mainz |
| D | 2-2 | FC Cologne |
| L | 3-1 | RB Leipzig |
| L | 2-1 | VfL Wolfsburg |
| L | 3-1 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 |
FC Augsburg — WWDWD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| W | 3-1 | Werder Bremen |
| D | 1-1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| W | 2-1 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| D | 2-2 | TSG Hoffenheim |
1. FC Union Berlin have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 3-1 win over Mainz. That is a concerning run that puts real pressure on the squad ahead of this match.
FC Augsburg have picked up 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Despite being on the road, FC Augsburg's recent form is notably better than their opponents. If they can carry that confidence into this match, they have a real chance of taking all three points.
Key Players
1. FC Union Berlin
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Andrej Ilic | 3 |
| Saves | Carl Klaus | 1 |
FC Augsburg
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Anton Kade | 5 |
| Saves | Finn Dahmen | 5 |
Bundesliga Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -4 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -16 | 43 |
| 10 | Mainz | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -14 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -11 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburg SV | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -14 | 38 |
Only 2 positions separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| 1. FC Union Berlin | Stat | FC Augsburg |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | fouls Committed | 7 |
| 3 | yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | offsides | 3 |
| 4 | won Corners | 9 |
| 1 | saves | 5 |
| 49.3 | possession Pct | 50.7 |
| 17 | total Shots | 11 |
| 9 | Shots on Target | 1 |
| 0.5 | shot Pct | 0.1 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 376 | accurate Passes | 369 |
| 450 | total Passes | 448 |
| 0.8 | pass Pct | 0.8 |
| 6 | accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 12 | total Crosses | 28 |
| 0.5 | cross Pct | 0.1 |
| 64 | total Long Balls | 45 |
| 31 | accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.5 | longball Pct | 0.4 |
| 5 | blocked Shots | 4 |
| 8 | effective Tackles | 13 |
| 14 | total Tackles | 23 |
| 0.6 | tackle Pct | 0.6 |
| 6 | interceptions | 8 |
| 47 | effective Clearance | 13 |
| 47 | total Clearance | 13 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| 1. FC Union Berlin (ML) | 150 |
| FC Augsburg (ML) | 135 |
| Spread | FCA -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have 1. FC Union Berlin as the slight underdog at 150, with FC Augsburg the slight underdog at 135. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on FC Augsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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