Augsburg vs Dortmund Prediction & Tips
Augsburg, located in the relegation zone and with its tenure of 11 seasons in the Bundesliga at risk, now faces a difficult match against Borussia Dortmund who only have the Bundesliga title left to contest. But Augsburg have given their most prominent rivals a run for their money at the WWK Arena in recent years, winning two of the last three meetings against each other at this stadium (P1) after leading at half-time in both.
Another strong start would be surprising considering Augsburg’s performance this season, having conceded the most league goals in the first 15 minutes, on their way to losing the most games at half-time and in the game. complete before this day. However, they have been a difficult team to beat at home, as they have collected 68% of their points in their own stadium, including notable results against RB Leipzig (1-1) and league leaders Bayern Munich. Munich (W 2-1).
Dortmund, fresh from being knocked out of European competition by Rangers in the middle of the week (6-4 on aggregate), need to avoid another unexpected result, as three wins in BVB’s last seven competitive matches (E1, P3) have increased the pressure on their coach, Marco Rose. However, the second-placed side have remained in contention for the title after a 6-0 victory over Gladbach in their last Bundesliga game.
Dortmund’s goal average is 2.74 per game, the second highest in the club’s history in 23 Bundesliga games. However, in the October match, BVB had to narrowly (2-1) beat Augsburg at home, meaning they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 16 league matches against this rival — the longest streak against a Bundesliga team.
Players to watch: Michael Gregoritsch can score before the break having scored in four of Augsburg’s last six Bundesliga games. Dortmund await the return of Erling Haaland, but Marco Reus has stepped up in his absence – he has scored three goals before the 30th minute in BVB’s last two Bundesliga games.
Notable fact: In nine successive games for Dortmund, at least two goals have been scored in the first half.
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