In a Bundesliga conflict, Augsburg hosts Borussia Dortmund on the WWK ARENA on Saturday afternoon. Each groups, identified for his or her comebacks this season, goal to return to successful methods.
Match Preview
Augsburg’s spectacular six-game unbeaten run within the Bundesliga ended with a 2-0 away defeat to Werder Bremen.
Regardless of sitting ninth, they’ve struggled defensively, conceding in each sport this season. At residence, they’ve collected most of their factors however haven’t stored a clear sheet in 15 video games throughout competitions.
Conceding 61 targets to Dortmund, Augsburg faces a tricky defensive problem.
Dortmund, regardless of topping their Champions League group, goal to rectify their Bundesliga type after a 3-2 loss to Leipzig. Their league run hasn’t been supreme, successful solely one in all their final six video games.
Augsburg’s defensive worries and Dortmund’s latest league struggles set the stage for an intriguing encounter.
Workforce Information
Augsburg’s Framberger and Oxford stay sidelined, whereas Beljo and Iago are uncertain. Gumny would possibly substitute Mbabu at right-back, and Demirovic hopes to bolster the assault alongside Tietz.
Dortmund misses Moukoko, Duranville, Nmecha, and Ryerson attributable to accidents. Hummels serves a suspension. Schlotterbeck might associate Sule in protection, and Can would possibly return to the midfield. Meunier might begin at right-back, offering attacking assist.
Predicted Lineups
Augsburg: (4-2-3-1)
Dahmen;
Mbabu, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Pedersen;
Rexhbecaj, Dorsch;
Jensen, Demirovic, Vargas;
Tietz
Borussia Dortmund: (4-2-3-1)
Kobel;
Meunier, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini;
Sabitzer, Can;
Reus, Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens;
Fullkrug
Prediction: Augsburg 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Each groups search a rebound from their final weekend’s defeats. Augsburg’s defensive vulnerabilities would possibly profit Dortmund, who possess extra firepower. Count on a hard-fought sport with Dortmund clinching a slim victory.