Borussia Dortmund return to Bundesliga action at the WWK Arena on Saturday, as they bid to get back on track against Augsburg following a midweek defeat against Real Madrid.
Not for the first time, Los Blancos showed their powers of recovery, as Dortmund allowed a two-goal lead to slip in the Spanish capital. Domestically, the visitors have won two of their last three.
Augsburg have found it challenging in the Bundesliga so far this term, winning just twice in their seven matches. They come into this home match against Dortmund after losing three of their last four.
Odds
Dortmund will be a popular selection in the Bundesliga this weekend, and they are priced up at -110. A home win is among the unfancied selections at +285.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Augsburg | +285 |
| Draw | +298 |
| Borussia Dortmund | -110 |
Dortmund on Long Unbeaten Sequence Against Augsburg
| Total | Augsburg | Borussia Dortmund | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 33 | 4 | 24 | 5 |
| Bundesliga Games | 32 | 3 | 24 | 5 |
| Goals | 112 | 27 | 85 |
Dortmund have an impressive record against Augsburg, having avoided defeat in the last seven league matches between the sides. Over that period, they have recorded five wins.
In fact, Dortmund only boast a longer unbeaten sequence in the Bundesliga against St. Pauli. But, the visitors have won on just two of their last six trips to Augsburg.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.00 Goals @ +102
Augsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund Key Stats
- Augsburg have lost ten of their 14 matches in the Bundesliga since the start of April.
- Dortmund are four points worse off than they were at this stage last season. In fact, they have only picked up fewer points at this stage in 2019-20.
- On the road, Dortmund rank 16th in the Bundesliga after failing to win in three away matches.
Augsburg Team News
Fredrik Jensen and Mads Pedersen aren’t expected to return for Augsburg until the start of December. Daniel Klein is also a doubt for this weekend’s home match against Dortmund. Reece Oxford misses out after testing positive for COVID-19.
Possible Lineup
Nediljko Labrovic (GK); Maximilian Beauer, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Chrislain Matsima, Marius Wolf, Frank Onyeka, Arne Maier, Ruben Vargas, Dimitris Giannoulis, Samuel Essende, Phillip Tietz
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Karim Adeyemi misses out for the visitors this weekend due to a hamstring injury. Giovanni Reyna is no nearer returning for Dortmund, while Niklas Sule is a doubt to feature on the road.
Possible Lineup
Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Emre Can, Marcel Sabitzer, Donyell Malen, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy
Augsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Dortmund’s poor away record this season is a major concern when making a prediction this weekend.
However, it is also hard to fancy Augsburg given their struggles in the Bundesliga since the start of April. Therefore, the most likely winner is Dortmund, but they could be a dangerous selection at odds-on.
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