Borussia Dortmund travel to the WWK Arena to face a struggling FC Augsburg side in the opening fixture of Bundesliga Matchday 9. This match presents a stark contrast in current form, with the visitors looking to maintain their impressive run and keep pressure on the league leaders, while the hosts are desperate to end a disastrous sequence of results that has dragged them precariously close to the relegation zone. BVB will also be aiming for revenge, having lost both league meetings against Augsburg last season.
Match Details
DetailInformationCompetitionBundesligaPhaseMatchday 9DateFriday, October 31, 2025Kick-off8:30 PM CET (19:30 GMT)VenueWWK Arena, Augsburg
Team Form and Analysis for FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg’s campaign has hit a serious slump, leaving them in 15th place on the Bundesliga table, just three points above the bottom three. The initial promise of the season has faded, with the team managing only two wins from their eight league fixtures.
Their recent form is alarming, marked by significant defensive frailties. The team’s nadir came last weekend with a humiliating 6-0 home defeat against RB Leipzig. This was compounded by a midweek 1-0 loss to second-tier VfL Bochum, which saw them exit the DFB-Pokal. Augsburg currently holds the worst defensive record in the Bundesliga, having conceded a league-high 20 goals. Manager Sandro Wagner is under increasing pressure, and a positive result is critical to lift morale and ease the mounting concerns over their vulnerability, especially at home.
Key Player: Midfielder Fabian Rieder often operates in the attacking midfield role and is instrumental in linking the play. Despite the team’s struggles, he has shown glimpses of quality and will be tasked with exploiting any rare space given by the BVB midfield and defence.
Team Form and Analysis for Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund arrive in Bavaria in a strong run of form, currently sitting fourth in the Bundesliga table on 17 points. They have quickly bounced back from their ‘Der Klassiker’ defeat to Bayern Munich, securing three consecutive victories across all competitions, including a hard-fought 1-0 league win over FC Köln and progression in the DFB-Pokal after a penalty shootout victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Under the guidance of Niko Kovač, BVB have found a renewed defensive solidity, conceding only six goals in their eight league matches—the second-best record in the league. Their form shows great resilience and an ability to grind out results, even when not at their attacking best. They possess a deep squad and an array of attacking talent that should prove too potent for the fragile Augsburg defence. They will see this match as a prime opportunity to maintain the pressure at the top and gain a measure of revenge for last season’s double defeat to their opponents.
Key Player: Striker Serhou Guirassy leads the line and, despite a slight recent goal drought in the league, remains the focal point of the attack. His physical presence and clinical finishing make him the primary threat, and he will look to capitalize on the open space he is likely to find against Augsburg’s porous backline.
Head-to-Head Record
The recent head-to-head record provides a glimmer of hope for Augsburg, but one that is contradicted by their current form.
Last Season: Augsburg completed a rare league double over Borussia Dortmund, winning 2-1 at the WWK Arena and 1-0 at Signal Iduna Park.
Overall: Dortmund generally dominates this fixture, though the last two meetings highlight Augsburg’s capacity for an upset. BVB has only picked up one win in the last four outings against Die Fuggerstädter.
Players to Watch
For FC Augsburg: Kristijan Jakic (Defender/Midfielder): The versatile defender/midfielder has been a consistent performer despite the team’s defensive chaos. His tackles and overall work rate will be crucial in attempting to disrupt Dortmund’s flow and provide a protective layer in front of the goalkeeper.
For Borussia Dortmund: Julian Brandt (Attacking Midfielder): An incredibly creative force, Brandt possesses the vision and technical skill to unlock a deep-sitting defence. His ability to score and create assists, combined with his movement between the lines, will be key to breaking down the home side.
Prediction
Given the contrasting forms of the two sides, it is difficult to see FC Augsburg putting up a sustained challenge, especially considering their recent home losses, including the devastating 6-0 defeat. Dortmund’s improved defensive record combined with their wealth of attacking options, spearheaded by Serhou Guirassy, should be too much for the hosts to handle. While Augsburg may manage to find the net, capitalizing on Dortmund’s occasional lapses, the visitors’ superiority in quality, momentum, and tactical organisation is expected to shine through. Borussia Dortmund will be focused and professional, aiming for a convincing win.
Score Prediction: FC Augsburg 1 – 3 Borussia Dortmund
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