Augsburg Look to Assert Quality at SG Sonnenhof in DFB Pokal Clash

SG Sonnenhof vs Augsburg - 10/27/2026

10/27/2026 94

The stage is set at the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena for an intriguing DFB Pokal 2nd Round tie between SG Sonnenhof and Augsburg on 27 October 2026. With SG Sonnenhof aiming for a historic upset and Augsburg keen to avoid a stumble, both sides bring distinct trends and selection choices into this cup matchup.

A key narrative for SG Sonnenhof is their resilience at home. The team has managed to stay undefeated in 33 of their last 40 home matches, a record that lends hope as they face a Bundesliga-calibre opponent. Notably, they’ve also won 60% of their last 20 home games, averaging 2.15 goals scored and only 1.35 conceded per outing in that run.

However, Sonnenhof’s broader form has been less reassuring. Over the last 15 matches in all competitions, they have gone winless in 80% of those fixtures and have lost by two or more goals in 6 of those encounters. Recently, their defensive record has faltered, conceding an average of 3.17 goals per match over the last 6 games. This will be a concern against an Augsburg side that continues to show attacking promise.

Sonnenhof’s DFB Pokal opener against Arminia Bielefeld saw them play out an entertaining 2-2 draw. The side took 21 shots with 53% possession and managed 7 shots on target, yet their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed. Still, with 8 corners won and a robust 601 passes completed, they showed they are comfortable dictating the tempo in their own ground.

Augsburg on the other hand enter this tie with a clear recent trend of asserting themselves in cup competitions. The side has been undefeated in 80% of their last 15 matches across all competitions. Their DFB Pokal record stands out, with a 50% win rate in their last 12 matches in the competition while conceding just 1.25 goals per game.

Despite this, Augsburg have been winless in 5 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. Away from home, their results have been mixed: 8 matches on the road have seen 4 wins and 4 losses, but they have averaged 2.13 goals scored and 1.88 conceded. The side has been capable of scoring two or more goals with regularity, achieving this in 7 of their last 18 Pokal outings.

Their most recent DFB Pokal fixture, a 2-0 win against Energie Cottbus, featured a clinical performance. Augsburg scored twice from 20 shots, even though they held only 40% possession. Compact defending and efficiency were notable, with 7 of their 20 shots on target and 6 saves from goalkeeper Finn Dahmen securing the clean sheet.

In terms of probable lineups, both sides are expected to remain largely unchanged from recent matches, barring injuries. SG Sonnenhof have no new sidelined players and will likely retain their familiar 4-2-3-1 shape, combining resilience at the back with an ambitious midfield core. Augsburg meanwhile have been hit by several absentees: Steve Mounié, Noahkai Banks, Alexis Claude-Maurice, Sima Suso, and Calvin Brackelmann are all unavailable.

Given those injuries, Augsburg’s most likely eleven will feature Finn Dahmen in goal. The defensive trio should be Chrislain Matsima, Juma Bah and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. The four-man midfield will probably see Han-Noah Massengo, Marius Wolf, Fabian Rieder and Young-woo Seol. The trio in attack is set to include Arijon Ibrahimović, Robin Fellhauer and Rodrigo Ribeiro.

Predicted starting elevens:

SG Sonnenhof

Goalkeeper: Maximilian Reule

Defenders: Elias Rahn, Antonis Aidonis, Luca Molinari, Arbnor Nuraj

Midfielders: Volkan Celiktas, Christian Mistl, Marius Kunde, Loris Maier, Lukas Stoppel

Attackers: Niklas Pollex

Augsburg

Goalkeeper: Finn Dahmen

Defenders: Chrislain Matsima, Juma Bah, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw

Midfielders: Han-Noah Massengo, Marius Wolf, Fabian Rieder, Young-woo Seol

Attackers: Arijon Ibrahimović, Robin Fellhauer, Rodrigo Ribeiro

Looking to the outcome, Augsburg’s superior squad quality and cup pedigree give them an edge. The algorithm points to a strong away performance with a 55% likelihood of Augsburg progressing, and a predicted scoreline of 3-0 in their favor. An open game with over 2.5 goals seems probable as both sides have shown attacking persistence, but Augsburg’s efficiency and solidity in cup matches likely tip this tie in their direction.

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SG Sonnenhof Augsburg 27/10/2026 18:00

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