Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 FC Augsburg: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Eintracht Frankfurt secured a 1-0 victory over FC Augsburg at home. The first half ended goalless, with both sides creating chances but failing to convert, as Augsburg earned an early VAR check on Chrislain Matsima in the 5th minute and Alexis Claude-Maurice picked up a yellow card in the 41st. Frankfurt made two substitutions at half-time, with Nathaniel Brown replacing Farès Chaïbi and Can Uzun coming on for Mario Götze, which helped shift momentum slightly in their favour after a recent heavy 6-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

The breakthrough came in the 68th minute when Ritsu Doan scored, assisted by substitute Oscar Højlund, who had entered the game alongside Aurèle Amenda in the 62nd minute. Augsburg responded with substitutions of their own, including Mert Kömür for Alexis Claude-Maurice in the 66th and later changes like Samuel Essende for Fabian Rieder in the 75th, but they couldn’t find an equaliser despite late pressure and a VAR review on Noahkai Banks in the 90th. This win builds on Frankfurt’s recent form of back-to-back home victories, including a 1-0 over FSV Mainz 05, while Augsburg’s defeat follows a mixed run with a 2-0 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen but losses in three of their last five.

The match was evenly contested, with Eintracht Frankfurt edging possession at 51% compared to FC Augsburg’s 49%, reflecting a balanced battle where neither side dominated the ball for long stretches. Augsburg generated more opportunities from set pieces, winning six corners to Frankfurt’s two, and both teams showed similar effectiveness in successful dribbles, with 55 for the hosts and 54 for the visitors, pointing to quick transitions and individual skill playing key roles. Discipline was an issue, as Frankfurt received two yellow cards and Augsburg three, with no reds issued, while each team used all five substitutions to try and influence the game—Frankfurt’s changes at half-time and in the 62nd minute proving pivotal in setting up their sole assist and goal.

Assists were minimal, with Frankfurt recording one and Augsburg none, underlining the hosts’ efficiency in converting their chance into the decisive moment. No penalties were taken by either side, and there were no injury-time goals, keeping the contest tight until the end without late drama from spot-kicks or added-time strikes.

The game’s turning point arrived in the 68th minute when Ritsu Doan found the net for Eintracht Frankfurt, assisted by Oscar Højlund, who had just come on as a substitute in the 62nd alongside Aurèle Amenda replacing Robin Koch and Mahmoud Dahoud respectively. Earlier, Frankfurt’s half-time adjustments saw Nathaniel Brown replace Farès Chaïbi and Can Uzun come on for Mario Götze, injecting fresh energy that helped build towards the goal. Augsburg faced early scrutiny with a VAR check on Chrislain Matsima in the 5th minute, and yellow cards for Alexis Claude-Maurice in the 41st and Matsima again in the 56th disrupted their rhythm.

Augsburg tried to respond with changes like Mert Kömür replacing Alexis Claude-Maurice in the 66th, followed by Samuel Essende for Fabian Rieder in the 75th and Ismaël Gharbi for Han-Noah Massengo in the 76th, but late substitutions of Mads Pedersen for Dimitrios Giannoulis and Marius Wolf for Robin Fellhauer in the 83rd couldn’t turn the tide. The match saw further tension with Oscar Højlund’s yellow card in the 75th for Frankfurt, a late VAR on Noahkai Banks in the 90th for Augsburg, and yellows for Cédric Zesiger in the 90+3rd and Arthur Theate in the 90+5th, but these didn’t alter the scoreline.

Eintracht Frankfurt lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing for solid defensive partnerships like Robin Koch at the back before his substitution, while the attacking setup supported Ritsu Doan’s goalscoring threat and Ansgar Knauff’s involvement until Jean-Mattéo Bahoya replaced him late on. Midfield control came from players like Mahmoud Dahoud, who made way for Oscar Højlund, whose assist proved crucial, and the shape enabled effective transitions with Farès Chaïbi and Mario Götze starting before half-time changes to Nathaniel Brown and Can Uzun.

FC Augsburg deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape, emphasising width through players like Dimitrios Giannoulis before Mads Pedersen replaced him, and midfield creativity from Alexis Claude-Maurice and Fabian Rieder until substitutions brought on Mert Kömür and Samuel Essende. Defensive resilience featured Chrislain Matsima, who faced VAR checks and a yellow card, alongside partnerships that aimed to counter attacks, with Han-Noah Massengo and Robin Fellhauer starting before Ismaël Gharbi and Marius Wolf came on to chase the game.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Ritsu Doan, who stood out for Eintracht Frankfurt with his decisive goal in the 68th minute, creating one big chance and delivering three key passes that kept the hosts’ attack threatening throughout. Although he didn’t record an assist, his overall contribution was pivotal in breaking the deadlock and securing the narrow win in a tightly fought encounter.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs FC Augsburg (H)
• Loss: 0-6 vs RB Leipzig (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs VfL Wolfsburg (H)
• Win: 4-3 vs FC Köln (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs FSV Mainz 05 (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs TSG Hoffenheim (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Hamburger SV (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs VfB Stuttgart (A)

Eintracht Frankfurt have just claimed a 1-0 win over FC Augsburg, moving them to fifth place on 24 points and building on a recent form that includes victories in three of their last five league games, despite a heavy defeat to RB Leipzig. They now face Hamburger SV on 20 December 2025 at 14:30, with the opposition sitting 14th on 15 points after a run of inconsistent results, offering Frankfurt a chance to solidify their push for European spots by capitalising on their home strength.

FC Augsburg have just suffered a 1-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, leaving them 15th on 13 points following a patchy recent form with two wins but three losses in their last five outings, including a strong home victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Their next challenge is against Werder Bremen on 20 December 2025 at 14:30, where the opponents are 12th on 16 points and in mid-table form, giving Augsburg an opportunity to pick up vital points and distance themselves from the relegation zone.

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