Preview: Augsburg Visits Hamburger SV II in Bundesliga Clash

HAMBURG, Germany (Interstat) — Hamburger SV II will look to avenge a narrow loss from earlier this season when it hosts Augsburg in a Bundesliga fixture on Saturday.

The matchup at Hamburg’s home ground is a rematch of a Nov. 22 encounter, which Augsburg won 1-0. That result is part of a challenging recent stretch for the visitors.

Augsburg enters the contest seeking consistency after a mixed run of form. The team suffered a 3-0 defeat to 1860 München II on Thursday. Its recent results include a notable 5-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on March 27, but also heavy losses to Stuttgart and Nordlingen in late March. Augsburg has been held scoreless in four of its last ten matches.

Hamburger SV II, meanwhile, carries momentum from a strong performance in a close 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on March 21. Prior to that, the reserve side earned a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen II and a creditable 1-1 draw with 1. FC Köln. Its season highlights include a 3-2 win over Union Berlin and a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in January, demonstrating an ability to compete with top-tier opposition.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Hamburg is projected to secure a 2-1 victory in Saturday’s contest.

The game is a pivotal one for both sides as they look to build momentum for a difficult closing schedule. Following this match, Augsburg faces a string of Bundesliga opponents, beginning with Hoffenheim on April 10. Hamburger SV II’s upcoming slate includes trips to Stuttgart and Werder Bremen in April.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2026, in Hamburg.