Eintracht Frankfurt
FC Augsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/09/2026
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Eintracht Frankfurt open the 2026/27 campaign at Deutsche Bank Park under the returning Adolf Hütter, who faces a rebuilding job after last term's disappointing eighth-place finish. The departures of Nathaniel Brown, Aurèle Amenda, Rasmus Kristensen, and Arnaud Kalimuendo leave gaps across the pitch, though midfield additions Noël Aséko and Raphael Onyedika bring fresh energy. Frankfurt's closing form last season was patchy, with just one victory in their final five league outings.
FC Augsburg arrive in Frankfurt brimming with confidence. Manuel Baum's side finished last season on a remarkable surge, winning four of their last five Bundesliga fixtures to secure a comfortable mid-table berth. Defensive stability has been bolstered by the retention of Chrislain Matsima and Mert Kömür, both of whom attracted Premier League interest. Calvin Brackelmann could slot into the back line following Kevin Schlotterbeck's departure to Southampton, and Augsburg will fancy their chances here.
Frankfurt's late-season slump carried real weight: one victory in their final five Bundesliga outings, with two defeats and two draws painting a picture of a side struggling for consistency. Key departures, including Kristensen and Kalimuendo, have weakened the squad, and new arrivals Onyedika and Pimpong need time to gel. That fragility at home makes the draw or away double chance the logical angle here.
Augsburg, by contrast, arrive brimming with momentum. Four wins from five to close last season represents outstanding form, and Manuel Baum's permanent appointment has clearly galvanised the dressing room. Defensive stability through Matsima and Kömür, both retained despite Premier League interest, gives the visitors a settled backline that Frankfurt's reshuffled attack may struggle to unlock.
The home price at 1.95 looks inflated given Frankfurt's current trajectory, while the draw at 4.00 and away win at 3.40 both carry value. Backing X2, the draw or Augsburg victory, captures the likeliest outcomes in a fixture where the visitors hold superior recent form. Both teams to score at 1.44 also merits consideration given Augsburg's attacking confidence and Frankfurt's defensive vulnerability.
Trends to Know about Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg
- Augsburg won four of last five
- Frankfurt managed one win in five
- Key Frankfurt departures weaken squad depth
Form & Statistics: Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt
Recent form
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FC Augsburg
Recent form
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Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt
Starters
- 1 Kauã Santos
- 2 Elias Baum
- 3 Robin Koch
- 4 Otávio
- 5 Kosugi
- 6 Noël Aséko
- 7 Raphael Onyedika
- 8 Mario Götze
- 9 Jonathan Burkardt
- 10 Omar Marmoush
- 11 Can Uzun
Bench
- Jens Grahl
- Jean Bahoya
- Malik Pimpong
- Oscar Højlund
- Farès Chaïbi
- Robin Koch
- Timothy Chandler
Absent
- Jessic Ngankam (injury)
- Hugo Larsson (injury)
- Ritsu Doan (injury)
- Nnamdi Collins (injury)
- Ansgar Knauff (injury)
- J. Ngankam (Thigh injury (expected return mid-September 2026))
- T. Chandler (Thigh/Hamstring injury)
FC Augsburg
Starters
- 1 Finn Dahmen
- 2 Noahkai Banks
- 3 Chrislain Matsima
- 4 Calvin Brackelmann
- 5 Robin Fellhauer
- 6 Han-Noah Massengo
- 7 Fabian Rieder
- 8 Hennes Behrens
- 9 Anton Kade
- 10 Mert Kömür
- 11 Michael Gregoritsch
Bench
- Nediljko Labrović
- R. Duarte Ribeiro
- Yannik Keitel
- Kristijan Jakić
- Nathanaël Mbuku
- Tim Schnitzer
- Uchenna Ogundu
Absent
- Reece Oxford (injury)
- Steve Mounié (injury)
- Tim Breithaupt (injury)
- J. Gouweleeuw (Illness)
- Sima Suso (Muscle injury)
- Arthur Chaves (Knee injury)
- D. Giannoulis (Muscle injury)
- E. Rexhbecaj (Illness)
- M. Pedersen (Knee injury)
Low confidence
Frankfurt's 4-3-3 is speculated rather than confirmed, inferred from squad patterns by a single outlet, so treat it with some caution. Augsburg's 3-4-2-1, by contrast, is drawn from multiple credible sources and carries considerably more confidence ahead of this early Bundesliga fixture.
Should Frankfurt's shape hold, Omar Marmoush will operate as a focal point in the front three, while Augsburg's compact back three and industrious midfield pairing are designed to frustrate precisely that kind of central threat. Fabian Rieder will be central to how the visitors look to transition and carry the match to their hosts.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg Match?
What time is Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg?
Kickoff at Deutsche Bank Park is set for 16:30 BST on 9 June 2026.
Where is Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg being played?
This match takes place at Deutsche Bank Park, Eintracht Frankfurt's home ground in Frankfurt am Main.
How Can I Watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Augsburg on TV and Live Stream?
Broadcast details for this fixture will be confirmed by Bundesliga rights holders closer to kickoff.
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