This weekend’s Bundesliga action sees Augsburg hosting Borussia Dortmund at the WWK Arena on Saturday.
Dortmund, who recently faced a tough Champions League defeat, will look to bounce back against a struggling Augsburg side aiming to climb out of the relegation zone.
Augsburg Recent Form
Augsburg enter this fixture with two wins and three losses in their last five Bundesliga outings. Despite their recent victory at home, they have struggled defensively, conceding 18 goals this season, which is the second-worst in the league. Augsburg currently sit in 15th place with seven points, having won just two of their last five league matches.
Dortmund Recent Form
Coming off a 5-2 loss to Real Madrid, Dortmund’s form has been inconsistent. They have lost two of their last three matches in all competitions and are 7th in the Bundesliga with 13 points.
While they tend to create numerous scoring opportunities, their defensive struggles have cost them significantly, particularly in away games where they’ve conceded 14 goals in five matches.
Injury and Team News
Augsburg will be without goalkeeper Daniel Klein and defender Mads Valentin Pedersen, who are out until early and late November, respectively. Midfielders Fredrik Jensen and Ruben Vargas are also sidelined.
Dortmund face absences of their own, with Karim Adeyemi and Yan Couto ruled out. Julien Duranville and Giovanni Reyna will also miss out, and Niklas Sule remains a doubt.
Last Augsburg Lineup
Here is how Augsburg lined up for their last match:
Last Dortmund Lineup
Here is how Dortmund lined up for their last match:
Augsburg Player to Watch
Samuel Essende, who has been finding form recently, will be key in Augsburg’s attack. His contributions could prove critical as Augsburg looks to exploit Dortmund's shaky defence.
Dortmund Player to Watch
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has shown promise in recent matches, even scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League. His flair on the ball will be something to watch as he tries to break through Augsburg’s defence.
Prediction
This matchup sees two teams with defensive vulnerabilities. Dortmund’s attack may struggle on the road, while Augsburg could exploit spaces left in their defence. A high-scoring game could be likely, with a 2-2 draw as the most probable result.
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Both teams to score - Augsburg and Dortmund both struggle defensively, making goals at both ends a strong possibility.
Tip 2
Over 2.5 goals - With both teams in inconsistent form defensively, a high-scoring game is likely.
Tip 3
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens to score anytime - The Dortmund youngster has been in impressive form and may find the net against Augsburg's vulnerable back line.
