FC Augsburg vs SC Freiburg: Kickoff, Team News and How to Follow

FC Augsburg hosts SC Freiburg at WWK ARENA on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Bundesliga Matchday 8. Kickoff is confirmed for 3:30 p.m. in Augsburg, Germany, on Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)—equivalent to 14:30 UTC. Freiburg arrive higher in the standings, but both clubs have reasons to see this as an important match before the league schedule moves into November. The official Bundesliga match center provides the fixture, team lineups and live updates.

When and where is Augsburg vs Freiburg?

• Competition: 2026–27 Bundesliga, Matchday 8.
• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026.
• Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. in Augsburg, CET (UTC+01:00); 14:30 UTC.
• Stadium: WWK ARENA, Augsburg, Germany.
• Home team: FC Augsburg; away team: SC Freiburg.

Germany switched from summer time to standard time on October 25, so Saturday's local kickoff uses CET, not CEST. Fans checking a fixture calendar in another time zone should convert from 14:30 UTC rather than relying on a summer-time offset. The official Matchday 8 schedule also lists the game among Saturday's afternoon fixtures.

How do the teams compare before kickoff?

Through seven Bundesliga matches, Freiburg are third with 13 points from four wins, one draw and two losses. Augsburg are ninth with nine points from two wins, three draws and two losses. Those standings describe the situation before Matchday 8, not a prediction of Saturday's result.

Freiburg's strong start has been interrupted by consecutive league defeats: 2–1 away to Bayer Leverkusen on October 18 and 3–1 at home to Bayern Munich on October 25. Augsburg, meanwhile, drew 1–1 at home to Union Berlin on October 24 after losing 4–3 at Elversberg the previous week. The home side also held Bayern to a 2–2 draw earlier in October, showing how competitive its best performances can be.

Freiburg therefore have an opportunity to stabilize their results and protect a place near the top of the table. Augsburg will be looking to turn recent draws and narrow games into a home victory. The official Augsburg club page and Freiburg club page show the latest league standings and fixtures.

Which players and tactical matchups matter?

Bundesliga's October 27 probable-team guide projects Manuel Baum's Augsburg in a 3-4-2-1 arrangement and Julian Schuster's Freiburg in a 4-2-3-1. These are forecasts, not officially confirmed selections. Augsburg's wingbacks could be important for providing width, while Freiburg may try to progress through midfield and find attacking players between the lines. The actual formations can change once the match begins.

For Freiburg, midfielder Maximilian Eggestein, creator Yuito Suzuki and forward Igor Matanović are names worth following. Augsburg's projected team includes goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and attacking players Arijon Ibrahimović and Rodrigo Ribeiro. The timing and effectiveness of Freiburg's pressing against Augsburg's buildup could help determine which side controls the game.

The previous Bundesliga meeting finished 2–2 in January 2026, with four goals coming in a short second-half spell. That result offers useful context for the matchup but cannot tell us how this fixture will play out.

What is the latest team news?

In the Bundesliga's probable lineups and availability report dated October 27, Augsburg's Juma Bah is listed as suspended. Noahkai Banks (knee), Calvin Brackelmann (head), Tim Breithaupt (toe) and Faik Sakar (ankle) are among the reported absentees; Steve Mounié is listed as unavailable due to match fitness, while Alexis Claude-Maurice is doubtful with a muscular issue.

For Freiburg, the same report lists Florent Muslija (knee), Bruno Ogbus (muscular) and Berkay Yilmaz (tooth) as unavailable. Freiburg's probable lineup includes goalkeeper Hannes Backhaus, defenders Matthias Ginter and Philipp Lienhart, and attackers Suzuki and Matanović.

Availability is subject to change. Treat these as a dated pre-match report, not a guarantee about who will play. The Bundesliga says confirmed starting elevens should appear approximately 60 minutes before kickoff, around 2:30 p.m. CET (13:30 UTC) on October 31. The official match center is the best place to recheck.

How can fans watch or follow the game?

Broadcast rights differ by country, and the league's general list of media partners does not by itself confirm which channel will carry this particular fixture. Check the Bundesliga broadcaster directory, select your country and confirm the October 31 match listing with the named service.

For example, the league's 2026–27 U.S. rights announcement says selected English-language matches are televised on USA Network, with other matches streamed on Fandango; Spanish-language coverage is provided through Telemundo's channels and Peacock. That describes the season's distribution, not a verified channel assignment for Augsburg vs Freiburg.

Wherever television or streaming coverage is unavailable, the official Bundesliga match center offers live text updates, major incidents, statistics and lineup information. It is also a useful second screen for viewers who want to track substitutions and match developments without relying on social-media rumors.

What should supporters check before matchday?

If you plan to attend at WWK ARENA, use the club's official Augsburg ticket shop for current availability and entry instructions rather than assuming tickets remain on sale. Augsburg noted limited availability in its October 25 weekly schedule update, but the number of remaining seats can change.

For everyone else, two checks matter most: verify the match-specific broadcaster in your region, then revisit the official lineups shortly before kickoff. A predicted eleven, an earlier injury report or a TV rights announcement should not be mistaken for a final matchday confirmation. With the kickoff and venue established, those last updates will make it easier to follow Augsburg against Freiburg from the opening whistle.