Borussia Dortmund faces a potentially challenging match this weekend as they travel to FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, shifting their focus back to domestic competition after securing top spot in the UEFA Champions League group.
The Black and Yellows are under pressure, having experienced a dip in form with just one win in their last six Bundesliga matches. Their offensive struggles have been highlighted, and securing a victory against FC Augsburg on Saturday becomes crucial for the team. Edin Terzic will look to players like Niclas Füllkrug, Julian Brandt, and Marco Reus to spearhead their attack. However, they will be without Mats Hummels, who is suspended after being red-carded in the previous game against RB Leipzig.
Augsburg, coming off a 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen, had previously enjoyed a seven-game unbeaten run under coach Jess Thorup. The towering forward Ermedin Demirović will be a key figure for Augsburg in the upcoming clash.
The Bundesliga matchday 15 fixture between Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg will be broadcast live in Germany on Sky Sport. Fans in the United States and India can catch the action online on ESPN+ and Sony LIV, respectively.
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Kick-off: 15:30 CET / 14:30 GMT / 9:30 ET
Stadium: WWK Arena