SV Elversberg 4–3 FC Augsburg: match recap

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FinalBundesliga · Kickoff · Venue: Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg

SV Elversberg and FC Augsburg finished 4–3 (Bundesliga) on October 17, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

SV Elversberg edged FC Augsburg 4-3 in a high-scoring affair. Augsburg dominated the shot count and possession, but Elversberg's higher shot accuracy and disciplined attack saw them take the points.

From the opening whistle, Augsburg dictated the tempo, outshooting Elversberg 29 to 19 and completing 140 more passes. Despite that dominance, Elversberg matched them with 8 shots on target each, and took their chances ruthlessly. M. Rohr nodded home from a set piece, L. Petkov struck from distance, and L. Günther added a second-half header. Augsburg fought back through a F. Rieder penalty and a M. Gregoritsch spot-kick, but a late F. Schmahl volley proved decisive.

Key factors

  • Elversberg made the most of limited opportunities, scoring 4 goals from 19 shots while Augsburg scored 3 from 29 shots.
  • Augsburg's midfield generated 12 key passes but could not translate possession into enough clear-cut chances.
  • Elversberg's defense, led by M. Rohr's 10 duels won, absorbed pressure and turned defensive actions into quick transitions.

The Analyst's take

Elversberg's ability to finish limited chances and defend in transition made the difference. Moving forward, Augsburg must improve conversion efficiency; Elversberg, though outplayed on the balance sheet, proved they can win ugly against top-tier possession sides.

Matchup comparison

Recent form: FC Augsburg, with 8 points from the last 5 games against 7 for SV Elversberg (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: SV Elversberg’s attack (index 85) against FC Augsburg’s defence (index 85).

Matchup to watch: FC Augsburg’s attack (index 138) against SV Elversberg’s defence (index 85).

Recent form: last 5

SV Elversberg: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5, with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded.

SV Elversberg
Oct 10, 2026at Union BerlinL0–1
Sep 20, 2026at FC Schalke 04D0–0
Sep 13, 2026vs Bayern MünchenL1–2
Sep 5, 2026at Borussia MönchengladbachW4–3
Aug 29, 2026vs Bayer LeverkusenW3–2

FC Augsburg: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 5, with 13 goals scored and 8 conceded.

FC Augsburg
Oct 10, 2026vs Bayern MünchenD2–2
Sep 19, 2026at Werder BremenL2–3
Sep 12, 2026vs Bayer LeverkusenD2–2
Sep 6, 2026at Eintracht FrankfurtW4–1
Aug 30, 2026vs FC Schalke 04W3–0

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

SV Elversberg sit 10th of 18 with 7 points after 5 games (2-1-2).

FC Augsburg sit 6th of 18 with 8 points after 5 games (2-2-1).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
10SV Elversberg52128:87
6FC Augsburg522113:88

Team season model

  • SV Elversberg attack index 85: 15% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • SV Elversberg defence index 85: 15% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • FC Augsburg attack index 138: 38% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • FC Augsburg defence index 85: 15% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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