Was that the turnaround for Dortmund? After many setbacks in recent weeks, through which a fantastic season crumbled badly and was in danger of being completely destroyed, BVB was able to avert another setback last weekend and a fitting response to Bayern’s 1-0 victory at home against give the Hertha. Due to their own victory over Leverkusen Black and Yellow leads in the table again with three points in front of the red rival from Munich.
Best Betting Tips Augsburg vs Dortmund
On Friday Dortmund has to Bayern, but does not meet there on the FCB, but the FCA. In Augsburg, the team of Lucien Favre wants to present and continue to fill their confidence – and especially this time put the Bayern in Fernduell under pressure. After the success of last weekend and also because of the previous record from the direct duels in the game between Augsburg and Dortmund, the prediction for a tip on the guests.
Augsburg – Statistics & Current Form
The table space development of FC Augsburg this season is like a single descent – with only a few exceptions. With a 2-1 win in Dusseldorf and thus started sixth after the first match day, it went for Augsburg in the episode almost only downhill. Three jumps up in the table were the Fuggerstädter still recorded on the following matchdays, otherwise it went down regularly. Since the 17th round Augsburg is in 15th place and thus just above the famous line, but currently only has a lead of two points on the relegation relegation place. Of the last 14 games in the Bundesliga Augsburg could win only against Mainz in early February. Otherwise, there were only three draws and ten bankruptcies! The last three Bundesliga games Augsburg lost in series, last weekend went to the team coach Manuel Baum at Sport Club Freiburg 1: 5 under. After the winter break Augsburg has lost five of the six games in the upper house. In addition to the victory against Mainz, there was only one more success, as the FCA prevailed in the knockout stages of the DFB Cup 1-0 at second division Holstein Kiel.
“We have proved one thing this season: no matter who comes here, we can beat them. If you feel that you have less than a tenth of a second because we are good at pressing and solving soccer problems as well as against Bayern, then you can definitely hurt Dortmund. ” – Augsburg coach Manuel Baum sees his team by no means chance
In the domestic WWK Arena Augsburg won in eleven Bundesliga matches this season only two wins in addition to four draws and five defeats. Together with Hannover Augsburg has brought home the fewest points and is in the home table only due to the better goal difference on the penultimate place in front of the Lower Saxony. But also comes overall Augsburg in so far 23 games in the Bundesliga on only four meager victories in addition to six draws and already 13 bankruptcies. With 32 specially scored matches Augsburg has shot the second most of the teams in the eleven eleven to eighteen. However, the FCA has also had to concede 45 goals. The last home game denied Augsburg vs Bayern and lost after two lead only just with 2: 3. In this respect, the host pays off against BVB something. Nevertheless, in the game between Augsburg and Dortmund you should not hint at the home side despite high odds.
Expected formation of Augsburg:
Kobel; Danso, Khedira, Stafylidis; Schmid, Koo, Baier, Max; Ji; Gregory, Cordova
Last matches from Augsburg:
- 23.02.2019 – Freiburg vs Augsburg 5: 1 (Bundesliga)
- 15.02.2019 – Augsburg vs Bayern 2: 3 (Bundesliga)
- 10.02.2019 – Werder Bremen vs. Augsburg 4: 0 (Bundesliga)
- 06.02.2019 – Kiel vs Augsburg 0: 1 (DFB Cup)
- 03.02.2019 – Augsburg vs Mainz 3: 0 (Bundesliga)
Dortmund – Statistics & Current Form
You can still do it! On Sunday Borussia Dortmund won against last, at least in the Bundesliga form strong Leverkusen with 3: 2. For Dortmund, this was the first victory in a competitive match after five games without success, while Leverkusen lost after four Bundesliga victories in series again. The threesome was fought hard and for the neutral fans a draw would have been the fairer result, since Leverkusen especially at the beginning of the game tied the BVB behind. At the end, the chances ratio from Dortmund’s point of view was 9:13, which also had significantly less possession of the ball with 33%. The Borussia will be no matter the formation of the victory, which should have been after the departure in the DFB Pokal, the almost certain victory in the Champions League and the playful cushion of last four points on the Bayern a satisfaction and a liberation at the same time. Unlike in the weeks before may now submit Dortmund in the title fight and put the FC Bayern under pressure. Dortmund is still only one defeat in the Bundesliga – at Fortuna Dusseldorf in mid-December. Otherwise, the BVB comes to 16 wins and six draws at 57:25 goals, which Dortmund is at least the best offensive of the league.
“It was not our goal to play so deep against Leverkusen. We have to press very, very well, so that we can stand higher. ” – Dortmund coach Lucien Favre, whose team scored only 33% possession against Bayer, sets the direction
In the away table Dortmund is currently only in third place and was able to win six out of eleven away matches – four draws, one defeat. Of the last four away games in the Bundesliga black and yellow could decide only one thing for themselves. The differences in home and away games are also clear on the goals scored: while BVB scored 40 goals in twelve home games, there were only eleven away games scored a meager 17 goals. After the recent weak results Dortmund is still under pressure, because by the departure in the DFB Cup and the 0-3 defeat in the first knockout round first leg of the Champions League at Tottenham threatens a few weeks ago fairy tale season without a title to end. After the victory against Leverkusen in the game Augsburg vs Dortmund the prediction but again more to a tip on black and yellow.
Expected formation of Dortmund:
bürki; Hakimi, Akanji, Zagadou, Diallo; Witsel, Delaney; Sancho, Reus, Guerreiro; idol
Last matches from Dortmund:
- 24.02.2019 – Dortmund vs Leverkusen 3: 2 (Bundesliga)
- 18.02.2019 – Nuremberg vs. Dortmund 0: 0 (Bundesliga)
- 13.02.2019 – Tottenham Vs. Dortmund 3: 0 (Champions League)
- 09.02.2019 – Dortmund vs TSG Hoffenheim 3: 3 (Bundesliga)
- 05.02.2019 – Dortmund vs Werder Bremen 3: 3 (DFB Cup)
Augsburg vs Dortmund Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
So far, there were 16 clashes between Augsburg and Dortmund, of which 15 were in the Bundesliga and one in the DFB Cup. With ten wins from Dortmund, five draws and only one win by FCA, the balance sheet clearly points towards Borussia. Also the goal difference of 39:17 seems to speak a clear language. But: A closer look at the results is worthwhile – especially in recent years. In the last five matches, there were three times a 1: 1, the other two matches Dortmund could win just by a goal advantage. In the first leg of the season Dortmund won by a goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time (!) With 4: 3, after the BVB had lagged in a high-class match until the 80th Minute still with 1: 2.
Augsburg vs Dortmund Our Betting Tips and Predictions Explained
Does he play or does he not play? As far as Marco Reus is concerned, BVB coach Favre does not really care about the cards. A bet three weeks after his hamstring in the cup match against Bremen seems likely. Lukasz Piszczek, on the other hand, will be sure as well as Christian Pulisic. At Augsburg, the injury list with names like Alfred Finnbogason, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Andre Hahn, Jan Morávek, Raphael Framberger or Julian Schieber is much longer – an aspect that certainly speaks against the FCA.
Key Facts – Augsburg vs Dortmund tips
Augsburg lost last weekend the third Bundesliga game in a row
Dortmund beat Leverkusen 3-2 on the final weekend after five competitive matches without a win
In the last six direct duels both teams met
FC Augsburg has rarely made it easy for Dortmunders in recent years. In their last home game against FC Bayern FCA showed a strong performance and narrowly lost 2: 3. Less explainable was the 1: 5 debacle in Freiburg. And yet: Twelve competitive games played Augsburg this season at home and could meet in eleven of these games. Dortmund on the other hand represents the best offensive in the country and draws after the victory against Leverkusen new confidence. The last direct duels were all tight and I think it will be the same on Friday, with benefits for the guests. Therefore, in the match between Augsburg and Dortmund the tip is that the BVB wins and both meet at best odds of 3.10 interesting.
Betting Tips: Dortmund wins and both teams to score
Odds: 3.10
