Italy's elimination from the World Cup playoffs, sealed in a penalty shootout against Bosnia and Herzegovina, marks a watershed moment in European football, as they become the first former World Cup winners to miss three consecutive tournaments.
Hamburger SV has been a moneyline favorite 10 times this season, and has finished 4-4-2 in those games. FC Augsburg has been made an underdog 18 times this season, and won four, or 22.2%, of those games.
Andres Gerber, who spent six years of his playing career at Thun, told BBC Sport, 'It's a bit like when Leicester won the Premier League.' This comparison highlights the unexpected success of a club that has historically struggled.
Bayern Munich's attack, thanks to the trio of Harry Kane, Luis Díaz and Michael Olise, has been grabbing all the headlines. Add a fully fit Jamal Musiala to the mix and you'll hear defenders' teeth clattering before their boots hit the pitch. However, fully fit is the key phrase here. Since his return, Musiala has racked up a total of eight appearances across all competitions, assisting two and scoring one in the process.
