Fresh from their exhilarating Champions League victory, Borussia Dortmund faces off against Augsburg in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
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Despite their Champions League success, Dortmund’s domestic performance has been dismal this season, marking one of their worst campaigns in recent history.
Last season, they narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title due to a draw with Mainz on the final day, conceding the title to Bayern Munich once again.
Currently placed fifth, Dortmund trail league winners Bayer Leverkusen by a significant 24 points.
Moreover, sitting in fifth means they risk missing out on the Champions League unless they surpass RB Leipzig in the league or secure victory in the final.
Their recent loss to RB Leipzig widened the gap to five points, a crucial match in their Champions League qualification bid.
Jadon Sancho, instrumental in Dortmund’s recent success, particularly stood out in their victory over PSG, reminiscent of his peak performance.
While PSG had their chances, Dortmund capitalized on theirs, ultimately securing the win with a goal from Niclas Fullkrug.
Meanwhile, Augsburg maintains slim hopes of a European finish, trailing Eintracht Frankfurt in sixth by six points with three matches remaining.
Although unlikely, it marks a significant improvement from their relegation battle last season.
Prediction & Analysis:
Despite Augsburg’s resilience, Dortmund is tipped to secure another victory, maintaining their impressive form. We predict an action-packed game with over 2.5 goals expected.
- Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Augsburg