Bundesliga Matchday 1: FC Augsburg defeats FC Schalke 04 at home (WWK Arena, 30 August 2026, confirmed by DFL or kicker.de)
Hit
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Published on 25. August 2026
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Predicted for 30. August 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Schalke 04 returned to the Bundesliga in 2026/27 after years in the second division. Augsburg are an established top-flight side with home advantage. Promoted clubs lose their first away match against established Bundesliga sides in over 60% of cases historically. Bookmaker odds imply ~65% win probability for Augsburg. Kick-off: 17:30 CET.
Data basis for this prediction
- Bundesliga Spielplan 2026/27 Spieltag 1: FC Augsburg vs Schalke 04, 30. Aug 2026, 17:30 CET (ran.joyn.de, Aug 25, 2026)
- DFL: Schalke 04 als Aufsteiger zur Bundesliga 2026/27 bestätigt
- Buchmacherquoten-Aggregat: Augsburg Heimsieg impliziert ~65% (Stand 25. Aug 2026)
- Historische DFL-Auswärtsquote von Aufsteigern in Runde 1: unter 30%
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Dasselbe Spiel wie 2353: Augsburg 3:0 Schalke am Spieltag 1 der Bundesliga 2026/27. Quellen: kicker.de, sport.de.
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