9th Aug. International Club Friendly - Augsburg VS Sunderland A.F.C Prediction
International Club Friendly - Augsburg VS Sunderland A.F.C
Match Time:09-08-2025 21:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg, coached by Jess Thorup, is preparing for the 2025-26 Bundesliga season after finishing 12th in 2024-25. Their pre-season has been strong, with four wins in six friendlies, including a 4-1 victory over Rot-Weiss Essen and a 9-0 thrashing of TSV Gersthofen, but also a 2-1 loss to Rot-Weiss Essen and a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace (both on August 1, 2025). They averaged 2.8 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded across six matches. Key players include Ermedin Demirović, Arne Engels, and new signing Jhon Lucumí (targeted by Sunderland for £22m), with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Labrović; Mbabu, Gouweleeuw, Lucumí, Iago; Engels, Rexhbeçaj; Maier, Jensen, Vargas; Demirović. Augsburg’s strengths are their attacking output and home form at WWK Arena (sold out, 30,660 capacity), but defensive inconsistencies (conceding in 4 of 6 friendlies) are a concern. They aim to fine-tune their squad before the Bundesliga season.
Sunderland AFC
Sunderland, led by Régis Le Bris, is gearing up for the 2025-26 Premier League season after promotion from the Championship, finishing 2nd in 2024-25. Their pre-season has been tough, with four losses in five friendlies, including a 3-0 defeat to Hearts and a 1-0 loss to Sporting Lisbon, but a 4-0 win over South Shields, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded. Key players include Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, and new signing Santiago Bueno, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Patterson; Hume, O’Nien, Bueno, Cirkin; Rigg, Neil; Mundle, Bellingham, Clarke; Hemir. Sunderland’s strengths are their youthful energy and counter-attacking pace, but their losing streak and integration of new signings like Bueno are issues. They face Rayo Vallecano next, aiming to build momentum before their Premier League opener against West Ham.
Head-to-Head
Augsburg and Sunderland have no prior competitive or friendly meetings, making this their first encounter. Friendlies between Bundesliga and Premier League sides average 2.8 goals, with 60% over 2.5 goals and 50% both teams scoring (BTTS).
Predicted Score: FC Augsburg 2-1 Sunderland AFC
This friendly on August 9, 2025, at WWK Arena, Augsburg, at 2:00 PM CEST (8:00 AM EDT), is a sell-out, broadcast on DAZN and streamed on Sofascore and Augsburg’s platforms. Augsburg’s Demirović and Vargas face Sunderland’s Bellingham and Clarke, with Augsburg’s home advantage tested by Sunderland’s pace despite their poor pre-season form. Augsburg are favorites (+125 odds) over Sunderland (+200), with a draw at +230. Trends (Augsburg: 83% over 2.5 goals; Sunderland: 50%) suggest goals, with betting tips favoring over 2.5 goals (+105 odds) and BTTS (-167 odds). Cards may be issued in the 20°C afternoon if Sunderland’s youthful intensity leads to fouls. Augsburg is likely to score through Demirović, with Clarke possibly netting for Sunderland. Augsburg’s home form and pre-season scoring edge should secure a narrow win, but Sunderland’s counter-attacks keep it competitive.
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