SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg Predictions

Prediction by The Value Scout — The betting market sees no clear favourite here (best case 41% implied) — routed to The Value Scout to hunt for the edge in an open fixture.
BundesligaBundesliga · Germany
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SV Elversberg

SV Elversberg

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 2 - 2

FC Augsburg

FC Augsburg

🗓️ Saturday, 17 Oct 2026 at 15:30 CEST (venue time) · 13:30 UTC (your time)📍 Waldstadion Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg

Win Probability (1X2)

SV Elversberg 34%Draw 30%FC Augsburg 36%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.75(+13% edge)

Match Result

9/10

Elversberg Edge Augsburg 4-3 in Seven-Goal Bundesliga Thriller

SV Elversberg produced a stunning attacking display to outgun FC Augsburg 4-3 in a pulsating encounter at Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde. The hosts raced into a commanding lead with three first-half goals, only for Augsburg to mount a spirited comeback that fell agonizingly short. Both sides matched each other with eight shots on target, but Elversberg’s clinical early finishing proved decisive. Elversberg struck twice in the opening seven minutes, setting the tone for a frenetic contest. Augsburg, dominating possession with 60%, struggled to convert their territorial advantage into goals until late in each half. A dramatic finale saw both teams score in the dying minutes, but Elversberg held on for a memorable victory in front of their home fans.

💪 AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

2 - 2

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Actual

4 - 3

❌Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results0/1 hit

1x2 — Draw@ 3.75
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Key Moments

4' — Goal

D. Mokwa opens the scoring for Elversberg with a well-taken finish.

7' — Goal

Elversberg double their lead, stunning Augsburg’s defence.

28' — Goal

Noah Darvich makes it 3-0, capping a dominant first half hour for the hosts.

45' — Goal

Augsburg pull one back on the stroke of halftime, keeping themselves in the contest.

76' — Goal

Augsburg score again, setting up a tense final phase.

89' — Goal

Elversberg restore their two-goal cushion with a late strike.

90' — Goal

Rodrigo Ribeiro nets for Augsburg, but it’s too late to salvage a point.

SV Elversberg

SV Elversberg

8/10

Elversberg started at a blistering pace, netting twice inside the first seven minutes and adding a third before halftime. Their attacking quartet exploited Augsburg’s defensive gaps, and despite conceding possession, they were ruthless on the break. Defensively, they absorbed significant pressure, especially as Augsburg increased their urgency in the second half, but ultimately did enough to secure the three points. Discipline was an issue, with four yellow cards picked up amid Augsburg’s relentless attacks. However, Elversberg’s ability to capitalize on chances—scoring four from eight shots on target—was the difference.

Key Players

D. Mokwa: Scored in the 4th minute to ignite Elversberg’s fast start.
Noah Darvich: Pulled the strings in midfield and contributed a goal in the 28th minute.
L. Petkov: Provided attacking impetus and was a constant threat in the final third.

Strengths

Clinical finishing in the opening half hourEffective counter-attacksResilience under pressure

Weaknesses

Struggled to control possession (40%)Disciplinary lapses (4 yellow cards)Vulnerable to late goals
FC Augsburg

FC Augsburg

7/10

Augsburg dominated the ball with 60% possession and peppered the Elversberg goal with 29 shots, but were left to rue a slow defensive start. Despite creating more corners (12) and matching the hosts’ shots on target, Augsburg’s finishing lacked the same clinical edge early on. Their late surge, with goals in the 76th and 90th minutes, showcased their fighting spirit but ultimately wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit. Augsburg’s midfield, led by H. Massengo and F. Rieder, controlled the tempo, but defensive frailties and a lack of early cutting edge proved costly.

Key Players

Rodrigo Ribeiro: Led the line and scored in the 90th minute to set up a tense finale.
F. Rieder: Anchored the midfield and contributed to Augsburg’s attacking build-up.
H. Massengo: Dictated play and helped Augsburg dominate possession.

Strengths

Dominated possession (60%)Created numerous chances (29 shots, 12 corners)Strong second-half response

Weaknesses

Slow defensive startInefficiency in front of goal early onSusceptible to counter-attacks

Tactical Analysis

Elversberg lined up in a 4-2-3-1, prioritizing compactness and quick transitions. Their early pressing forced Augsburg into errors, and the wide players exploited space behind Augsburg’s wing-backs. As the match progressed, Elversberg dropped deeper, relying on their double pivot to shield the back four and launch counters. Augsburg’s 3-4-2-1 formation allowed them to dominate the ball and flood the midfield, but their back three struggled with Elversberg’s early movement. Augsburg’s wing-backs pushed high, creating width, but left gaps exploited by the hosts. Substitutions in the second half injected more attacking impetus, but defensive vulnerabilities remained.

Turning Point

Elversberg’s third goal in the 28th minute gave them a commanding cushion and forced Augsburg to chase the game.

Man of the Match

Noah Darvich

Instrumental in attack, scored a crucial goal, and consistently threatened Augsburg’s defence.

SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg: Match Preview

Elversberg and Augsburg both arrive in mid-table with seven points from four matches, but their routes here have differed slightly. Elversberg have alternated between high-scoring wins and narrow defeats, including a 4-3 away win at Gladbach and a 3-2 home victory over Leverkusen, but just one clean sheet in five. Augsburg, meanwhile, have been more consistent in attack, scoring 11 times across four league games and failing to find the net only once, but also conceding at a rate of 1.5 per match.

The tactical battle is likely to hinge on which side can better exploit the other's defensive frailties. Elversberg's last five have averaged 3.6 total goals, with both teams scoring in four of those, while Augsburg's matches have been even more open—averaging 4.2 goals, with both sides scoring in four out of five. Both sides' attacks are outperforming their defences: Elversberg average 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game over their last five, while Augsburg post 2.6 scored and 1.6 conceded. Set-piece numbers are modest (corners per game: Elversberg 3, Augsburg 3.8), and neither side is especially ill-disciplined, averaging under two yellows per match.

Given the attacking trends and the market's indecision, the model sees this as a wide-open contest likely to produce goals and momentum swings. With neither side showing a clear edge in form or defensive solidity, the probability of a high-scoring draw is understated by the market. Expect both teams to find the net, with the most probable outcome a 2-2 draw.

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg

The model's biggest divergence from the market is on the draw, rated at 30% probability versus the market's 26.7% (odds 3.75), yielding a +12.5% edge. Other popular markets like BTTS and over 2.5 goals are priced efficiently, with model and market probabilities closely aligned. The draw stands out as the clear value play in a fixture where volatility and attacking intent are high.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
SV Elversberg Win2.4534.0%-6.8%
Drawvalue3.7530.0%+3.3%
FC Augsburg Win2.5536.0%-3.2%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.4468.0%-1.4%
Under 2.52.7532.0%-4.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.4071.0%-0.4%
No2.7529.0%-7.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.75EV +0.125

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SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
34%
30%
36%
SV Elversberg 34%Draw 30%FC Augsburg 36%
Both Teams to Score
71%
29%
Yes 71%No 29%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
68%
32%
Over 2.5 68%Under 2.5 32%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
36%
64%
Over 9.5 36%Under 9.5 64%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg that most previews miss.

  • 1Augsburg's matches have cleared over 2.5 goals in 100% of league games so far, with an average of 4.25 total goals per match.
  • 2Elversberg have failed to score just once in their last five, and both teams have scored in four of those games.
  • 3The draw is priced at 3.75 (implied 26.7%), but the model's probability is 30%—a +12.5% value edge.

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SV Elversberg1.65

Expected goals · model says 1.65

FC Augsburg1.70

Expected goals · model says 1.70

Win Probability
SV Elversberg 38% Draw 23% FC Augsburg 40%

Over 2.5 Goals

65%

BTTS: Yes

66%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 2-1

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The Case For This SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg Prediction

Bookmakers are split on this fixture, with Elversberg and Augsburg both hovering around 2.45–2.55 to win and the draw priced up at 3.75. The data suggests the market is right to see this as a toss-up, but the draw is being undervalued given the attacking strengths and defensive frailties on both sides. Recent results point to goals and volatility, making a stalemate at a high scoreline more plausible than the odds suggest.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Both teams average over 1.5 goals scored per game this season (Elversberg 2.0, Augsburg 2.75).

Defence

  • →Neither side has more than one clean sheet in their last five league games.

Match Context

  • →Elversberg have seen over 2.5 goals in 75% of their matches; Augsburg in 100%.

🚩 SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg Corners Prediction

medium confidence
8.6expected total corners
Over 36%
Under 64%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.4 corners for SV Elversberg and 4.2 for FC Augsburg, for an expected total of 8.6. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (64%). Over 8.5: 49% · Over 10.5: 25%.

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How SV Elversberg and FC Augsburg Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

SV ElversbergSV Elversberglast 5 matches
M. Krattenmacher
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

D. Mokwa Ntusu
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

F. Keidel
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. Petkov
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Campbell
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

FC AugsburgFC Augsburglast 5 matches
M. Gregoritschsub/out
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

A. Claude-Mauricesub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. RibeiroXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. FellhauerXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

C. BrackelmannXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

F. RiederXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Elversberg have mixed results in their last five, alternating between high-scoring wins and tight losses, with a form string of LDLWW and just one clean sheet. Augsburg have been more consistent in attack, scoring in every league match and posting a form string of DLDWW, but their defence has also been breached regularly. Both teams enter this fixture with momentum in attack but questions at the back.

SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg — Last 4 Matches

SV ElversbergSV ElversbergLast 4 results
D0-0
L1-2
W4-3
W3-2
D@ FC Schalke 040-0
Lvs Bayern München1-2
W@ Borussia Mönchengladbach4-3
Wvs Bayer Leverkusen3-2

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season
FC AugsburgFC AugsburgLast 4 results
L2-3
D2-2
W4-1
W3-0
L@ Werder Bremen2-3
Dvs Bayer Leverkusen2-2
W@ Eintracht Frankfurt4-1
Wvs FC Schalke 043-0

Strengths

  • +Prolific attack — 2.6 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season

What History Says: SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg

There is only one historical meeting to reference—a 2015 DFB Pokal tie, which Augsburg won 3-1 away. With no recent league head-to-heads, there are no recurring patterns or dominance to inform this matchup.

SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

0

SV Elversberg wins

0

Draws

1

FC Augsburg wins

0%0% draws100%
7 Aug 15SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg1-3

Things to Watch: SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg

  • ⚠️Small sample size: only four league games played by each team.
  • ⚠️Elversberg have not faced Augsburg in a league context before; only one H2H (DFB Pokal, 2015).
  • ⚠️Both sides' defensive numbers could stabilise as the season progresses, reducing goal volatility.

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Final Verdict

SV Elversberg 2–2 FC Augsburg

The numbers point to a 2-2 draw, underpinned by both teams' attacking output (Elversberg 2.0 goals per game, Augsburg 2.75) and their lack of defensive solidity. The strongest data point is the high BTTS and over 2.5 goal rates for both sides, suggesting volatility and little separation. The main risk is that one attack simply outguns the other, but with the market undervaluing the draw, that's where the value lies.

SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg: Common Questions

Who will win SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg?

The model rates this as a near toss-up: Elversberg have a 34% chance to win, Augsburg 36%, and the draw 30%. With both teams showing attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses, the draw is the value play at current odds.

Will both teams score in Elversberg vs Augsburg?

Yes is favoured at 71% probability, with both sides scoring in four of their last five league games. The market price (1.40) is about right, offering little value.

Is there value in the draw odds for Elversberg vs Augsburg?

Yes—the draw is priced at 3.75 (implied 26.7%), while the model assigns a 30% chance, giving a +12.5% edge. In a fixture with high goal volatility and little to separate the sides, this is the standout value angle.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for SV Elversberg vs FC Augsburg: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 10 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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