Freiburg — Augsburg : Match Preview and Prediction for August 23,2025

Freiburg’s Recent Performance and Coaching Transition

The Christian Streich era has concluded in Freiburg, and for the past couple of years, Julian Schuster has been at the helm of the dark-whites. Last season, he nearly guided the hosts to the Champions League, but in a decisive match for qualification, they suffered a 1-3 home defeat against direct rivals Eintracht on the final Bundesliga morning, ultimately finishing in fifth place.

Pre-Season Form and Cup Success

Entering the new season, the Europa League participant is brimming with renewed ambitions and aspirations. Freiburg has already had a successful dress rehearsal, securing a 2-0 DFB-Pokal victory against Lotte, with goals from Höler and Dinkçi in each half against their modest opponent.

Squad Dynamics and Injury Report

The team maintains a balanced playing style and has largely managed to retain its core players, indicating high ambitions for Freiburg. While they have lost Doan (sold to Eintracht for 21 million euros) and the experienced Gregoritsch (transferred to Brøndby for 1.5 million euros), new signings Suzuki and Matanovic from Brøndby and Eintracht respectively are expected to fill these voids. Kjer, Matanovic (a newcomer), Rosenfelder, and Treu will be unavailable for the match.

Augsburg’s Form and New Management

Augsburg enjoyed a strong second half of last season, even coming close to European qualification before ultimately finishing in 12th place. During the off-season, the Bavarian club underwent a coaching change, with former national team and Bayern player Sandro Wagner replacing the solid Jess Thorup.

Tactical Approach and Defensive Reinforcements

Wagner’s tenure at Augsburg has started superbly, marked by a 2-0 victory over Hallescher thanks to goals from Mounié and Essende. Under Wagner, the team maintains a balanced playing style, prioritizing robust defense, tactical flexibility, and a focus on set pieces and counter-attacks. The club further bolstered its defense in the off-season, acquiring Massongo from Burnley and Matsima from Monaco, clearly signaling Augsburg’s commitment to reliability. Bauer, Maurice, and the suspended Essende will miss the opening Bundesliga fixture.