FC Augsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund: A Must-Win Game for Both Teams
Join Jess Thorup's FC Augsburg as they host Borussia Dortmund on the final home match of the year, taking place on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The Danish coach will be eager to erase the team's first defeat under his leadership, which occurred against Werder Bremen last week (0:2).
On the other hand, Dortmund is in the midst of a crisis. The BVB cannot afford another setback, as they are struggling in the championship. Notably, key players Karim Adeyemi, Marcel Sabitzer, and Salih Özcan are out due to injuries. In addition, Thorup expresses concerns over Iago and Dion Beljo's fitness within the Augsburg squad.
As the Bundesliga season comes to a close, FC Augsburg will face VfB Stuttgart in their final match on Wednesday. Stuttgart, currently third in the table, will host second-placed FC Bayern Munich on Sunday, making the top match a highly anticipated event.
Prospects for the Match
With key players like Sabitzer, Özcan, and Adeyemi out, Terzic is under immense pressure to secure a victory against FC Augsburg. Meanwhile, Thorup's concerns over Iago and Beljo add another layer of uncertainty for the match.
Upcoming Fixtures
Borussia M'gladbach vs. Augsburg (February 22, 2025)
If you're looking ahead to the future, the predicted outcome for this specific match is a draw. Forebet suggests a 1-1 scoreline, but there are no recent mentions of injuries affecting this match in the provided sources.
Recent Performances
- Borussia M'gladbach: Over the last six matches, Borussia M'gladbach has exhibited strong performances, securing three wins. Their most recent victory was against Union Berlin.
- Augsburg: In their previous six matches, FC Augsburg has shown a tendency towards draws, with five out of six finishing in a deadlock. They also recorded a draw against RB Leipzig in their recent outing.
Enrichment Data
Unfortunately, there's no information available about a match between FC Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund on December 31, 2022, in the sources provided. However, if you're interested in general information about the teams or their recent performances, don't hesitate to explore the provided insights.
[1] Top-scoring forward Karim Adeyemi is ruled out due to injury. (Source: Stern.de) [2] Marcel Sabitzer and Salih Özcan are also unavailable due to injury. (Source: Stern.de) [3] Jess Thorup expresses concerns over the fitness of Iago and Dion Beljo. (Source: Stern.de) [4] Borussia M'gladbach's recent win against Union Berlin. (Source: Stern.de) [5] FC Augsburg's draw against RB Leipzig. (Source: Stern.de)
