Hoffenheim 3 – Augsburg 1: From Kraichgau region seal precious win at the Pre Zero Arena

Augsburg fell to an away defeat at the hands of Hoffenheim at the Pre Zero Arena on Saturday. With both teams drawing in their previous fixtures, they were keen to pick up points. Hoffenheim arrived with the intention of increasing their league score following a disappointing 1-1 draw with B Mönchengladbach in their previous game. Augsburg are struggling for form following a draw in their last match. As it stands, Hoffenheim and Augsburg currently occupy 3rd and 16th spots in the league, with 31 points and 18 points respectively after 18 matches.

The first half of the game started favourably for Fuggerstädter, thanks to an early goal from Michael Gregoritsch in the 5th minute. However, their lead didn’t last for long, Ihlas Bebou producing an equaliser in the 38th minute, bringing Hoffenheim level. However they weren’t finished yet and Ihlas Bebou made it 2-1 just before half-time. The score at half time was 2-1.

From Kraichgau region continued to pile on the pressure in the second and were rewarded, with a goal from David Raum just before the final whistle. The game ended 3-1 to Hoffenheim.

For Hoffenheim, Kevin Akpoguma, Angelo Stiller, Georginio Rutter and Sargis Adamyan, came on for Pavel Kaderabek, Ihlas Bebou, Munas Dabbur and Andrej Kramaric. Augsburg brought on Florian Niederlechner, Ricardo Pepi, Jan Moravek, Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee and Daniel Caligiuri, to replace Michael Gregoritsch, Andi Zeqiri, Arne Maier, Ruben Vargas and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw.

The referee booked Christoph Baumgartner for Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim will next travel to Union Berlin, while Augsburg will face Eintracht Frankfurt at home.