Highlights
Full-time: Augsburg 2-1 Freiburg
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
Maier goes so close
Arne Maier almost puts the icing on Augsburg's cake with a shot that Atubolu tips onto the upright.
90'
Key-man Demirović
His assist from Augsburg's second goal today puts Demirović onto 19 goal involvements (12 goals, seven assists).
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
85'
Super sub Engels
Arne Engels has scored two of his three Bundesliga goals this season as a substitute.
84'
Substitution
81'
Augsburg complete turnaround
The WWK Arena erupts as Augsburg complete their comeback from being a goal down with a couple of goals in nine minutes. Great work from Demirović who spots the run of Arne Engels. The second-half substitute then takes a few touches inside the area before finishing cleverly at the near post.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
79'
Substitution
76'
Substitution
76'
Substitution
73'
Uduokhai milestone
Felix Uduokhai has hit a personal best by scoring twice in a season for the first time!
72'
Hosts on terms
They've huffed and they've puffed and finally Augsburg have blown the Freiburg door down! Atubolu previously made saves to deny Iago and Demirović while the goalkeeper then made a tremendous stop to frustrate Tietz. Unfortunately for the goalkeeper, Uduokhai pounced on the latter parry to convert the loose ball and Augsburg are level.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
70'
Augsburg: pass masters
70'
Jumping Vargas
The ball is whipped into the Augsburg area and Vargas leaps to meet it. The Swiss international just takes his eye off the fast-moving cross and the ball comes off his shoulder.
66'
Freiburg subs
Christian Streich fancies a couple of changes and he opts for Sallai and Makengo to mix things up.
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
64'
Dōan on the slide
Ritsu Dōan slides in to meet Grifo's perfect cross from the left but the Japanese can only angle wide. That was a very big chance for the visitors.
62'
Demirović lively
Ermedin Demirović swipes at a chance from just inside the area and his effort bounces up into the arms of Atubolu.
Pushing hard
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56'
Double change
Home coach Jess Thorup throws Arne Maier and Arne Engles into the mix as Augsburg continue to chase Freiburg's lead.
56'
Substitution
56'
Substitution
53'
More open half
Goal attempts
8off target
1on target
2off target
1on target
49'
Tietz attempt
Phillip Tietz smashes a shot over the top as Augsburg look to lift the pace in this second half.
46'
Off we go again
The second half is underway at the WWK Arena.
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Half-time: Augsburg 0-1 Freiburg
That's the half. The hosts enjoyed a late rally but it's Freiburg who lead at the break thanks to one more Vincenzo Grifo penalty.
45'
+ 3
Augsburg again
They're getting closer. This time Demirović connects with Iago's centre but can ony divert over the top.
45'
Vargas goes close
A super free kick from the FCA No. 16 is tipped over by Atubolu. From the subsequent corner, Vargas is there again to head into the side netting.
41'
Demirović denied
Ermedin Demirović looks for a moment like he's about to pull the trigger but the forward is denied by a last-gasp Freiburg tackle and the visitors survive.
37'
Kübler injured
Lukas Kübler has picked up a thigh injury and has to be replaced by Matthias Ginter.
37'
Substitution
33'
Set-piece problems
Augsburg have conceded 16 goals from set pieces this season - with Grifo's penalty counting as such - more than any other team.
30'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
26'
Chances few and far between
Goal attempts
2off target
0on target
1off target
1on target
21'
Grifo sot on
Grifo has netted six penalties for Freiburg this season while he hasn't missed any of his last 13 for Christian Streich's side.
19'
Freiburg ahead!
Mr. Reliable, Vincenzo Grifo, takes barely no run up and drills his spot kick into the corner of the net. Freiburg lead.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
18'
Penalty Freiburg!
Jensen trips Grifo inside the area and the referee points straight to the penalty spot.
14'
Kübler off target
Lukas Kübler gets forward and sends an effort into the side-netting as Freiburg seek to gain a foothold into this game.
10'
Home side shading it
Possession (%)
6832
7'
Dahmen alert
Gregoritsch chests the ball down inside the area and looks ready to set up a shot but Finn Dahmen is quick off his line to get his hands safely on the ball.
3'
Hosts hit the post!
Iago is suddenly inside the area and shaping to shoot. He muscles off the challenge and pokes a shot past the keeper but watches on in agony as the ball pops against the upright.
1'
Away we go!
Augsburg get us off and running in the final day of Matchday 23!
Kick-off!
Augsburg starting XI
Dahmen - Mbabu, Bauer, Uduokhai, Iago - Jensen, Jakić, Rexhbeçaj - Vargas - Tietz, Demirović (c)
Augsburg subs
Koubek, Gumny, Maier, Biel, Breithaupt, Engels, Dorsch, Beljo, Michel
Freiburg starting XI
Atubolu - Kübler, Höfler, Gulde, Günter - Eggestein, Röhl - Dōan, Grifo (c) - Höler, Gregoritsch
Freiburg subs
Müller, Szalai, Sildillia, Ginter, Makengo, Weißhaupt, Sallai, Muslija, Adamu
Missed yesterday's action?
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Moves to be made
Both sides have an opportunity to seize today, with Augsburg starting the day six points clear of the bottom-three and with the chance to open up a healthy gap to the drop zone. A win could take them as high as 11th, while Freiburg know victory would see them close the weekend in seventh and within touching distance of a European place.
Jess Thorup on Freiburg
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Augsburg team news
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Freiburg team news
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Freiburg's leaky defence
Christian Streich will no doubt be concerned by his side's backline, which has conceded goals at an alarming recently. They have shipped at least three in each of their last four matches, while only four teams in the division have had to pick the ball out of their own net more often than Freiburg's 40 times.
Head-to-head
Freiburg have enjoyed playing Augsburg over the past few seasons - they are unbeaten in the previous 10 match-ups and have prevailed in five on the spin. Die Fuggerstädter, meanwhile, have not triumphed since 2018, when they won 4-1.
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