The latest Bundesliga battle at the WWK Arena saw FC Augsburg put on a dominant display, comfortably dispatching Schalke 04 with a 3–0 scoreline on Monday, 31 Aug, 1:30 am AEST.
Pre-match punters had kept a close eye on the market movements leading up to kick-off. In the win-draw-win market, FC Augsburg drifted from 2.1 to 2.25, while Schalke 04 saw some backing, moving from 3.05 down to 2.9 (firmed). The draw also tightened slightly from 3.6 to 3.5 (firmed). However, once the whistle blew, it was the home side that seized complete control of the contest.
How the tips went
Looking back at the pre-match selections, it was a mixed bag for punters following the markets.
The tip for Schalke 04 in the win market resulted in a loss as the visitors struggled to break down a resolute Augsburg defence and ultimately fell 3–0.
Meanwhile, the Over 2.5 goals selection in the total goals market resulted in a win, with Augsburg's three goals clearing the line comfortably.