Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Preview
Augsburg can deal Dortmund a major blow in the Champions League race
Augsburg can deal a major blow to Borussia Dortmund's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League when they host the Black and Yellows on Saturday.
Dortmund are currently fifth in the Bundesliga, three points behind fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt. A win for Augsburg would see them move level on points with Dortmund and deal a major blow to their rivals' hopes of a top-four finish.
Augsburg have been in good form in recent weeks, winning three of their last four games. They will be confident of causing Dortmund problems, especially as the Black and Yellows have been in poor form on the road this season.
Dortmund need to bounce back from poor away form
Dortmund have won just one of their last five away games in the Bundesliga. They will need to improve their form on the road if they want to qualify for the Champions League.
One of the main reasons for Dortmund's poor away form has been their lack of goals. They have scored just seven goals in their last five away games.
Dortmund will need to find a way to score more goals if they want to win at Augsburg.
Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Key players
Augsburg
* Florian Niederlechner: The striker is Augsburg's top scorer this season, with 12 goals in the Bundesliga. * Daniel Caligiuri: The midfielder is a creative force for Augsburg. He has scored four goals and provided seven assists in the Bundesliga this season. * Ruben Vargas: The winger is a dangerous player who can create chances for others. He has scored three goals and provided six assists in the Bundesliga this season.Borussia Dortmund
* Erling Haaland: The striker is one of the most in-form players in the world. He has scored 23 goals in the Bundesliga this season. * Jadon Sancho: The winger is a creative force for Dortmund. He has scored six goals and provided 12 assists in the Bundesliga this season. * Marco Reus: The attacking midfielder is a key player for Dortmund. He has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in the Bundesliga this season.Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction
Augsburg are in good form and will be confident of causing Dortmund problems. However, Dortmund have more quality and should be able to win the game if they can find their scoring boots.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win 2-1
