Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg Preview

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, March 8
• Kick-Off Time: 02:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Signal Iduna Park

The Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg match will take place on Saturday afternoon as both teams will lock horns against each other on matchweek 25 in the Bundesliga. It's a clash of 10th vs 11th that will take place on March 8.

Dortmund dominated proceedings against St.Pauli, preventing their opponents from creating any big chances while producing four of their own. They won that match and as of now they have 35 points on the table and are sitting at the 10th spot. In the Bundesliga, they have been poor and due to their inconsistency, the players and coaching staff have received some criticism. But Kovac and his men will be confident as their first leg ended in a draw against Lille in the Champions League.

The coaching staff will be looking to give their key players some rest and make some rotations in the starting 11. BVB's form at home has been poor and they will have to make sure to get three points so that they can finish the season as high as possible.

Under Kovac, they have improved a lot and despite being in a poor position in the table they are a good side who can hurt the opposition team.

Augsburg's recent form has shown resilience, with impressive victories over Monchengladbach, and a hard-fought goalless draw against Freiburg, Leipzig and Mainz. As they gear up to face Dortmund, Augsburg will be motivated by the prospect of climbing the table and making a statement.

With their defence standing firm and the squad eyeing a breakthrough, a positive result at Signal Iduna Park could inject a confidence boost and momentum into their campaign. Considering Dortmund's record at home this season, Augsburg will be confident of giving them a hard time for sure. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Felix Nemcha is injured and Chukwuemeka is doubtful for the upcoming fixture for Dortmund. The rest of the players are fit to play and none of their players are suspended for this upcoming fixture.

FC Augsburg Team News

Berisha, Gumny, Kabadayi, Koudossou, Oxford and Pedersen all will be unavailable for the upcoming fixture due to injuries. The away side also don't have any players suspended and the rest of the players are fit to play.

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel

Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, Daniel Svensson

Midfielders: Marcel Sabitzer, Pascal Grob

Forwards: Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy

FC Augsburg Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Finn Dahmen

Defenders: Chrislain Matsima, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Cedric Zesinger

Midfielders: Marius Wolf, Frank Onyeka, Kristjian Jakic, Dimitris Giannoulis

Forwards: Fredik Jensen, Alexis Claude Maurice, Tietz

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 28 times, out of which Dortmund won 17 games, seven ended in draws and four games were won by Augsburg. In the last five games, Dortmund won three games, one ended in a draw and Augsburg won one.

Key Players to Watch in Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg

Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

Guirassy has a complete skill set, a speedy, formidable player whose cunning movements and aggression have seen him become the focal point of attack and enable his team to pin the opposition defenders back and progress the ball into dangerous areas.

He is always well-positioned to get on the end of through balls and cut-backs, and his presence will often attract the attention of multiple defenders and thus open up space for other players to threaten on goal.

He is a versatile forward who has constantly had to adapt to his team's requirements, capable of dropping deep and linking up with his teammates as well as staying forward and holding up the ball amid pressure from opponents.

Whether it's a two-strike formation or as a lone striker, he's been able to make an impact and create opportunities to score. In 21 Bundesliga games, he has scored 14 goals and provided one assist, in the Champions League he has scored 10 goals and provided three assists.

Alexis Claude Maurice (FC Augsburg)

He is powerful and easily gets the best of his opponents. He is a player who has a significant impact on the defenders because of his work rate, his off-the-ball movements cause a lot of problems for the opposition defence. The Frenchman's holdup play is also good, which allows his teammates to make runs and he does his offensive and defensive duties very well. Maurice likes to press high and put pressure on the defenders. Even though he is not very tall he can win most of the duels and is a leader on the pitch. He is a versatile player who can play as an attacking midfielder and also as a forward.

Maurice recently won the Player of the Month award which shows his consistency as well. In 18 games, he has scored nine goals and provided one assist.

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg Prediction

Both teams are sitting next to each other in the points table and will be looking to go high up in the table. Dortmund are not having a good time in the Bundesliga but they will look for more consistency in their performance for sure.

On the other hand, Augsburg does have the quality to get points away from home but against Dortmund, it will be a difficult task. Most probably the home team will win this fixture in a very closely contested match.

Predicted Score: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 FC Augsburg

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