Bundesliga | Gameweek 12

Nov 30, 2024 at 2.30pm UK

WWK Arena

Augsburg vs. VfL Bochum

Match preview

The 3-0 scoreline doesn't reflect how well the hosts defended against Bayern. They kept them at bay until the Bavarians scored in the 62nd minute, and even then, their subsequent attempts weren't particularly threatening.

Boss Jess Thorup said he was proud of his players for their defensive performances, but that they could have done better at crucial moments. "Apart from the two penalties, we defended pretty well." They had a lot of shots on goal, but they didn't really pose a threat in the first half. "Our team was well-organised and that made it difficult for them."

Augsburg's Bundesliga record of 13 goals scored and 23 conceded makes them the division's joint fifth-worst offensive and third-worst defensive club in the top flight.

Before they lost to Bayern, the Fuggerstadter had drawn two and won two of the previous four games and had won two and drawn two of their last five league matches.

Thorup's side have been great at home, winning four, drawing two and losing just once in their seven games at WWK Arena.