Both Augsburg and Union Berlin are looking to get back to winning ways when they face off in the German Bundesliga on Friday evening.
Augsburg have aspirations of qualifying for Europe, while Union Berlin have been disappointing after their fantastic campaign a year ago that saw them qualify for the Champions League for the very first time.
Here's how the squads are shaping up heading into this one.
Augsburg Team News and predicted XI
Augsburg have a lengthy injury list as Niklas Dorsch, Raphael Framberger, Robert Gumny, Elvis Rexhbecaj and Reece Oxford are all definite absentees, while there are concerns over the fitness of Iago, Fredrik Jensen and Kristijan Jakic.
Jakic was withdrawn in the first half against Hoffenheim last week.
Augsburg should be boosted by the return of Kevin Mbabu at right-back after he sat out the Hoffenheim match.
Augsburg (4-3-1-2): Dahmen; Mbabu, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Pedersen; Engels, Breithaupt, Maier; Vargas; Tietz, Demirovic.
Key player:Augsburg
Union Berlin Team News and predicted XI
Jerome Roussillon and Jakob Busk are definitely out due to injury for Union Berlin, while Janik Haberer and Yorbe Vertessen both have muscle strains that could see them miss out.
Key players Robin Gosens and Lucas Tousart are both suspended.
Union Berlin (3-5-2): Ronnow; Doekhi, Vogt, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Laidouni, Schafer, Juranovic; Volland, Aaronson.
Key player: Union Berlin
FAQs
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 19:30 on the 12th of April, 2024.
What was the score the last time Augsburg played Union Berlin? In November, the teams played out a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga.
What is Ausgburg's next match? After Union Berlin, Augsburg play Eintracht Frankfurt.
What is Union Berlin's next match? After Augsburg, Union Berlin play Bayern Munich.
Who is Augsburg's top scorer? Ermedin Demirovic has scored 15 Bundesliga goals this season.
Who is Union Berlin's top scorer? Robin Gosens has scored six Bundesliga goals this season.
