Fortune favours the bold, and FC Augsburg delivered a statement performance at the WWK Arena, dismantling Schalke 04 3–0 in this Bundesliga fixture. Pre-match market moves saw FC Augsburg drift from 2.1 to 2.25, while Schalke 04 firmed from 3.05 to 2.9, but the pitch told a completely different story as the hosts stamped their authority on the contest from the outset.
The comprehensive three-goal margin elevates FC Augsburg to a 1-0-0 record with 3 points and a +3 point differential, sitting nicely in 3rd spot on the ladder. Meanwhile, Schalke 04 drop to 0-0-1 with a -3 differential, leaving them down in 17th after a tough opening outing on the road.
How the tips went
Pre-match expectations took a hit as Schalke 04 failed to deliver on the support that saw them firm into 2.9 in the head-to-head market before kickoff. The bold plays simply did not land on this occasion.
Our head-to-head tip on Schalke 04 at 3 odds resulted in a loss as the visitors fell short of the mark. The line selection backing Schalke 04 +1 at 1.68 also ended in a loss following the 3–0 scoreline in favour of the hosts. Finally, the total goals market saw Under 2.5 at 2.1 record a loss as FC Augsburg's attacking display pushed the match well past the 2.5 goals mark.