Matchday 23: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Augsburg battle it out in crucial mid-table clash
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will be looking to build on their impressive start to the season when they host FC Augsburg on Matchday 23 of the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim currently sit in eighth place in the table, just three points behind sixth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt. A win on Saturday would see them move up to seventh and close the gap on the European places.
Hoffenheim have won their last two league games, including an impressive 4-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. They will be confident of extending their winning run against Augsburg, who have lost their last three games.
Andrej Kramaric is Hoffenheim's top scorer this season with 12 goals, and he will be looking to add to his tally against Augsburg. The Croatian forward has been in excellent form in recent weeks, and he will be a key player for Hoffenheim on Saturday.
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg are currently 13th in the table, six points clear of the relegation zone. They will be looking to move further away from danger with a win against Hoffenheim.
Augsburg have had a mixed season so far. They have won seven of their 22 league games, but they have also lost 10. They have been particularly poor on the road this season, winning just one of their 11 away games.
Augsburg will be without a number of key players for the match against Hoffenheim. Ruben Vargas and Daniel Caligiuri are both suspended, while Iago and Mads Pedersen are both injured.
Match Prediction
Hoffenheim will be heavy favorites for the match against Augsburg. They are in better form and have a stronger squad. However, Augsburg have a good record against Hoffenheim, winning two of their last three meetings.
I predict that Hoffenheim will win the match 2-1.
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