FC Augsburg before exciting reparation against Holstein Kiel!

FC Augsburg before exciting reparation against Holstein Kiel!

Augsburg, Deutschland - On May 3, 2025, the WWK Arena in Augsburg took place. The eagerly awaited duel between FC Augsburg and Holstein Kiel took place. It was the 32nd matchday of the Bundesliga, in which the promoted Holstein Kiel needed important points in the relegation battle, while FC Augsburg wanted to make reparation for their previous services.

This was the first competitive game by Holstein Kiel in Augsburg and the second direct duel between the two clubs, after Augsburg lost 1: 5 in the first duel in the DFB Cup 2020/21. The defeat in Kiel had marked a turning point for the FCA that had led to a defensive improvement; In the second half of the season, the team only conceded nine goals, which represents the league best. In contrast, Kiel's top scorer Shuto Machino had already scored ten goals in the current season and was able to be a decisive factor.

game course and statistics

as bundesliga.com, the game began with a shocking early goal for Augsburg by Alexis Claude-Maurice in the 5th minute. Holstein Kiel quickly equalized when Rosenboom scored in the 12th minute. Kiel dominated the first half and went through two goals from Phil Harres and another goal from Machino 4-1 in the half -time break.

Kiel managed in the second round and put on a defensive strategy, while Augsburg continued to put pressure on. There were numerous yellow tickets for Augsburg players, including Giannoulis, Vargas and Mounié. Shuto Machino stood by his performance and was recognized as a player of the game after scoring two goals and preparing two more.

The statistics of the game illustrate the dominance of Kiel: the Kieler achieved a goal probability of 2.17 to 1.72 for Augsburg. The fastest player in the game was Dimitrios Giannoulis from Augsburg at a speed of 34.27 km/h, while Phil Harres achieved the lowest goal -relieving relationship of 3.71 percent. Shuto Machino collected 338 fantasy points, which underlines his outstanding role in the game.

Overall, Holstein Kiel urgently needed victory to maintain their chances in the relegation battle, and with this clear 5: 1 victory the club took an important step in this direction.