Borussia Dortmund's Champions League Pursuit Meets Augsburg's European Aspirations in Bundesliga Showdown
The previous encounter between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw five months ago at WWK Arena. Dortmund's recent 1-0 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League has put them within touching distance of the final, with Niclas Fullkrug's crucial goal providing momentum. This victory also secured an extra Champions League spot for Germany, providing a significant boost for Dortmund, who currently sit fifth in the Bundesliga table, five points behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig. Despite recent league setbacks, Dortmund aims to finish strong, especially at home, where they've dominated Augsburg in their last five league meetings.
On the other hand, Augsburg, aiming for European football next season, faces a daunting task after suffering successive defeats in the Bundesliga. Currently sitting eighth in the table, Augsburg missed a crucial opportunity to close the gap for European qualification following their recent loss to Werder Bremen. Their away form, with only four wins in 15 Bundesliga away matches this season, poses a challenge ahead of their visit to Westfalenstadion. Augsburg's slim European hopes depend on overcoming Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Bayer Leverkusen in their remaining fixtures, all teams they've struggled against this season.
Overall, Dortmund enters the match with confidence and a desire to secure three points at home, while Augsburg faces an uphill battle to salvage their European aspirations. Dortmund's recent form and home advantage make them favorites, but Augsburg's determination and unpredictability could make this encounter more competitive than expected.
Prediction: Dortmund 2-1 Augsburg
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