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Augsburg

Head Coach Jess Thorup is likely to keep faith with the bulk of the side that's impressed of late.
Arne Maier is available after suspension, but Noahkai Banks is struggling with a muscle injury.
Reece Oxford is still on the way back from long-COVID, and Yusuf Kabadayi has undergone knee surgery and will be out for several months.
Holstein

Ivan Nekic has a knee injury, while David Zec suffered a nasty concussion last weekend and may not be rushed back.
Marco Komenda is ruled out with a thigh injury, while ex-Bayern striker Fiete Arp is available after suspension, but Marko Ivezic is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.
Colin Kleine-Bekel is still on his way back from an ACL injury, while Patrick Erras has a concussion which has been bothering him for months. Lewis Holtby has a muscle injury, while Andu Kelati is struggling with a knee problem.
Prediction

Augsburg

0 : 1

Holstein

German champions way back in 1912, Kiel have shipped the most goals, 74, keeping the fewest clean sheets (2), which explains their position towards the bottom of the table.
Augsburg are enjoying their best season in 10 years, with only defeats against the runaway top two in their last 15 games as they hunt for a surprise European qualification spot.
Kiel have improved of late and have scored at least four goals in a game on three occasions this term.
The reverse fixture finished 5-1 in Kiel's favour, and we back the relegation strugglers to do the double to keep their survival hopes alive.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+5'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+5'

Chrislain Matsima (Augsburg) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is badly mistimed and sails high over the bar.
90+4'

Harm Osmers shows a yellow card to Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) for his blatant foul. Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) will miss the next game because of that yellow card.
90+4'

Harm Osmers interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Marvin Schulz (Holstein Kiel).
90+2'

Arne Maier (Augsburg) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
90+1'

Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
90

4 additional min. will be played.
90'

Phillip Tietz fires in a promising shot which ricochets off the goalkeeper back to Steve Mounie (Augsburg) inside the box. He releases a quick shot into the right side of the goal. The score is 1:3.
88'

Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg) receives a pass and decides to smash the ball from long range. His poor effort sails well wide of the right post.
86'

Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg) receives a precise pass on the edge of the box and has an effort on goal. Unfortunately for him, his strike flies inches high over the bar.
85'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Harm Osmers had an easy-decision to make.
85'

The referee blows his whistle after Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.
84'

Arne Maier (Augsburg) shoots after receiving a good pass. His effort from the edge of the box goes just wide of the right post.
83'

A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) takes it short.
83'

The free kick is delivered by Arne Maier (Augsburg) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared. The ball goes out of play. Augsburg are awarded a corner kick.
83'

Harm Osmers blows his whistle for a foul after Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) hacks down one of his opponents. There is a free kick near the sideline to Augsburg.
82'

Carl Johansson (Holstein Kiel) is penalised for holding. Harm Osmers signals a set piece.
81'

Chrislain Matsima (Augsburg) wasted a chance to score! He pinged a fine header from deep inside the box towards the net, but his aim was off and it flew narrowly wide of the right post.
81'

Arne Maier (Augsburg) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
80'

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (Augsburg) strikes a powerful volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his attempt. The referee signals a corner kick to Augsburg.
79'

Arne Maier (Augsburg) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.
79'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) will replace Frank Onyeka.
79'

Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. Augsburg force a corner. They send men into the box.
78'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) threads a pass through to Phil Harres, but Finn Dahmen breaks up the move.
77'

Some patient build-up play from Augsburg as they look to unlock the defence.
74'

Steve Mounie (Augsburg) escapes his marker to connect with a cross and heads towards the left side of the goal, but the keeper pulls off an excellent save to deny him.
74'

Marcel Rapp has decided to make a change. Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) replaces Steven Skrzybski.
74'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Marvin Schulz (Holstein Kiel) comes onto the pitch for Armin Gigovic.
73'

Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg) sprays a pass out to Alexis Claude-Maurice, but he can't beat his man inside the box.
72'

Arne Maier (Augsburg) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
72'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Arne Maier (Augsburg). Augsburg force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
70'

Phillip Tietz (Augsburg) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot low towards the middle of the net is denied by Thomas Dahne. This effort didn't really trouble him.
69'

The keeper makes a simple save after Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg) received a short pass and shot low from the edge of the box towards the middle of the goal.
69'

The total number of attempts is 12:7. The current number of shots on goal is 5:5.
67'

Steve Mounie (Augsburg) gets on the end of a pass and produces a promising first-time shot towards the bottom left corner. His effort is blocked by Thomas Dahne with a brilliant diving save!
67'

The resulting corner, taken by Arne Maier (Augsburg), comes to nothing.
66'

Henri Koudossou (Augsburg) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out. Corner kick. Augsburg will have an opportunity.
65'

A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Finn Dahmen pulls off a brilliant save.
64'

POST! Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg) unleashes a thunderous effort from the edge of the box and the ball crashes against the right post. What a strike that was!
63'

Jess Thorup decides to make a substitution. Samuel Essende will be replaced by Steve Mounie (Augsburg).
63'

Substitution. Mert Komur will be replaced by Arne Maier (Augsburg).
62'

Augsburg are seeing far more of the ball now.
59'

Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg) lets fly with a decent effort from the edge of the box that flashes just wide of the right post.
57'

Frank Onyeka (Augsburg) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Thomas Dahne, who smothers the ball.
56'

Here comes a substitution. Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel) is brought on as a substitute for Alexander Bernhardsson.
53'

Jess Thorup has decided to substitute Marius Wolf and he is replaced by Henri Koudossou (Augsburg).
53'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Cedric Zesiger as he is replaced by Phillip Tietz (Augsburg).
53'

Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg) latches onto a short pass from Dimitrios Giannoulis inside the box, but clips his shot well wide of the right post.
51'

Goal! Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) takes a short pass from Steven Skrzybski in his stride in the box, jinks inside his man and unleashes an unstoppable shot inside the left post. 0:3.
48'

Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play. The ball goes out of play and Augsburg will have a goal kick.
47'

Handball by Mert Komur (Augsburg).
46'

Harm Osmers blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+4'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45

The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
43'

What a great chance for Cedric Zesiger (Augsburg). He times his jump superbly when he leaps high to meet a precise cross from the corner, directing his towering header right under the bar, but the goalkeeper denies him with a miraculous save.
43'

Mert Komur (Augsburg) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.
40'

What a finish by Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel)! He rises high to get to a rebound and produces a long-range header from inside the box which goes into the roof of the net. The goalkeeper was unable to stop the ball from hitting the net.
40'

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) collects a brilliant pass inside the box and finds himself in a goal scoring opportunity. He takes a shot, but the effort is well blocked by one of the defending players.
40'

Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg) sends a cross into the box, but Thomas Dahne comes off his line to gather the ball.
39'

Mert Komur (Augsburg) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
39'

Marius Wolf (Augsburg) takes a short free kick.
39'

Marcel Rapp is forced to make a change. Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) is unable to continue due to injury, Phil Harres comes on.
37'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
36'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. Augsburg are awarded a free kick.
36'

Mert Komur (Augsburg) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
34'

Marius Wolf (Augsburg) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
31'

Harm Osmers blows for a foul after David Zec (Holstein Kiel) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
31'

Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) skips past the defender inside the box and blasts the ball at goal, but sends the effort high over the bar.
30'

1:4 – this is the current number of fouls committed by both teams.
28'

Cedric Zesiger (Augsburg) is strong enough to get to the ball and produces a header from close range. Even though the header was directed to the left side of the goal, Thomas Dahne didn't have a hard time stopping the attempt as it wasn't powerful enough.
28'

Carl Johansson (Holstein Kiel) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Harm Osmers blows his whistle for a foul.
25'

Goal! Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) puts the ball into the right side of the goal past the outstretched arm of Finn Dahmen.
25'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) is going to take the penalty!
25'

Referee Harm Osmers is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Holstein Kiel!
24'

There's some confusion. Looks like the ref is going to review the penalty decision to Holstein Kiel using VAR. Let's see what happens.
24'

Chrislain Matsima (Augsburg) brings his opponent down. Harm Osmers has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul. The referee's verdict is crystal clear. A penalty is awarded to Holstein Kiel!
21'

Mert Komur (Augsburg) receives a clever pass and shoots from mid-range. His shot looks like it's going in the bottom left corner, but Thomas Dahne has other ideas and makes a brilliant save.
19'

Great save! Mert Komur (Augsburg) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the bottom left corner was brilliantly saved by Thomas Dahne.
19'

Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) volleys the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but one of the defenders blocks his shot.
17'

1:0 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. The shots on goal statistics – 0:0.
17'

The foul by Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) was seen by Harm Osmers who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
13'

Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Augsburg.
12'

Marius Wolf (Augsburg) was standing in a clear offside position, making it an easy call for the linesman.
10'

Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg) makes a run beyond the last defender, but he's offside.
6'

Mert Komur (Augsburg) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.
6'

Samuel Essende (Augsburg) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The ball goes out for a corner. Augsburg can continue in their attacking effort.
4'

Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg) works the corner short.
3'

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (Augsburg) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball. Augsburg have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
3'

Mert Komur (Augsburg) takes the corner but it's cleared.
2'

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
1'

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
1'

The first half has started.
0'

The players are out and the match is about to start. Augsburg will have the kick-off.

Harm Osmers will referee today's match.

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