German Bundesliga
2026-01-18 - Augsburg vs SC Freiburg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
WWK Arena - Augsburg
Sunday, 18th January 2026 - kickoff 17:30 CET
Augsburg
Augsburg head into this fixture still looking over their shoulder. They sit just three points above the relegation zone and remain without a win in their last four Bundesliga outings, picking up two draws and suffering two defeats.
The frustration was evident midweek against Union Berlin, where they protected a first-half lead for most of the match, only to concede an equaliser deep into stoppage time.
Goals continue to be their biggest issue. With only 18 scored in 17 Bundesliga games, Augsburg are among the weakest attacking sides in the league.
Home form has offered some relief, though. Augsburg are unbeaten in their last four matches at the WWK Arena, though the most recent two, against Werder Bremen and Union Berlin, both ended in draws.
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg had been building momentum with back-to-back wins before running into RB Leipzig, where they were beaten 2-0 in a game that highlighted the gap to the Bundesliga’s top sides.
They still occupy a place in the upper half of the table, but their overall level appears to have dipped compared to last season.
Balancing domestic duties with European football seems to be taking its toll, particularly away from home. SC Freiburg have lost three of their last four Bundesliga matches on the road, and their performances outside the Europa-Park Stadion have lacked consistency and control.
The Betting Verdict
Augsburg have beaten SC Freiburg twice in their last four meetings, but those wins represent their only successes in the past 14 encounters.
With Augsburg struggling badly for goals and SC Freiburg far less reliable away from home, this looks set to be a tight, low-margin contest.
Still, I believe SC Freiburg’s quality will prevail, so I suggest backing them to win.
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The Pick :
Augsburg 0-1 SC Freiburg
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take SC Freiburg to win at odds of 2.50 at SportBet.One
