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German Bundesliga - Augsburg VS RB Leipzig Prediction
German Bundesliga - Augsburg VS RB Leipzig
Match Time:15-02-2025 03:30 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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FC Augsburg
Augsburg face significant injury concerns heading into this fixture, with several key players ruled out. Defensive stalwarts Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Mads Valentin Pedersen, and Robert Gumny have all been sidelined, forcing manager Jess Thorup to rethink his backline setup.
Additionally, Chrislain Matsima and Keven Schlotterbeck are doubts due to illness, which could further weaken Augsburg’s defensive structure. As a result, Cedric Zesiger, David Deger, and Noahkai Banks may form a makeshift back three.
In attack, Augsburg will also be without striker Mergim Berisha and midfielder Yusuf Kabadayi, both of whom are unavailable due to injury. Their absence means Arne Maier and Frank Onyeka could start in a double pivot, providing stability in midfield, while Samuel Essende leads the line.
Augsburg are expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Finn Dahmen starting in goal. The defensive trio is likely to consist of Cedric Zesiger, David Deger, and Noahkai Banks, forming a compact defensive shape to counter Leipzig’s attacking threats.
The wing-backs, Marius Wolf on the right and Dimitris Giannoulis on the left, will play key roles in both defensive coverage and supporting attacks. In midfield, Arne Maier and Frank Onyeka will operate centrally, tasked with breaking up Leipzig’s build-up play and launching counter-attacks.
Further forward, Alexis Claude-Maurice and Fredrik Jensen will serve as the attacking midfield duo, looking to supply service to the lone striker Samuel Essende, who will spearhead the FC Augsburg attack against RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig will be forced into several changes, particularly in defence, as they deal with suspensions and injuries. Willi Orban is unavailable due to suspension, while Benjamin Henrichs has been ruled out for the rest of the season. As a result, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Lutsharel Geertruida, and Castello Lukeba are likely to form a makeshift back three.
In midfield, Amadou Haidara and Kevin Kampl are expected to start as the central midfield duo, given that Forzan Assan Ouedraogo and Xaver Schlager are still recovering from fitness concerns and are unlikely to feature in the starting lineup.
As for the attack, Yussuf Poulsen has been ruled out until early March, but Leipzig will be relieved that their regular forward pairing of Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda is fit and available. The duo will be crucial in leading the attacking line as Leipzig look to break down Augsburg’s defensive setup.
Leipzig are set to line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Peter Gulacsi in goal. The defensive trio will consist of Lutsharel Geertruida, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, and Castello Lukeba, aiming to provide defensive solidity despite recent injuries and suspensions.
On the flanks, Ridle Baku will take up the right-wing-back role, while David Raum will operate on the left. Both players will be essential in stretching Augsburg’s defensive structure and providing width in attack.
In midfield, Amadou Haidara and Kevin Kampl will control the central areas, offering defensive coverage while facilitating Leipzig’s build-up play. Just ahead of them, Xavi Simons will serve as the attacking midfielder, tasked with creating chances for Leipzig’s strike force.
Up front, Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda will be Leipzig’s primary goal threats. Openda, in particular, has been in fine form and will be looking to exploit Augsburg’s vulnerabilities. Sesko will provide a physical presence and aerial ability, complementing Openda’s pace and movement.
Augsburg possible starting lineup:
Dahmen; Zesiger, Deger, Banks; Wolf, Maier, Onyeka, Giannoulis; Jensen, Claude-Maurice; Essende
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:
Gulacsi; Geertruida, Bitshiabu, Castello; Baku, Haidara, Kampl, Raum; Xavi; Sesko, Openda
Prediction: Augsburg 1-1 RB Leipzig
Although the visitors have been somewhat better defensively in recent weeks, the hosts will feel they can earn a positive result given their opponents have been poor away from home. Augsburg have also proven difficult to beat in their past several games, but they are unlikely to create many chances in the final third, and it is imperative that they limit Leipzig's threat if they are to take points on Friday.
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