FC Augsburg vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga, February 14, 2025

FC Augsburg vs RB Leipzig Preview

• Tournament: Bundesliga
• Date: Friday, February 14
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 PM GMT
• Venue: WWK ARENA, Augsburg, Bavaria.

German football giants RB Leipzig are set to battle out FC Augsburg in their next away game in Bundesliga 2024-25. Both sides have not lost in their last four games, but have struggled to win. Full points would be the aim for both sides, with RB Leipzig being the obvious favorites in this fixture.

RB Leipzig are fourth in the current points table of the Bundesliga, with 36 points from 21 games. A win here might not immediately improve their position in the league, but it will let them get a better hold of the top four slots. They won their last game but had three consecutive draws and a loss in the prior four, so two back-to-back wins would also be a great morale booster.

FC Augsburg, currently at the 12th spot of the German top-tier, are unbeaten in their last five games, where they won three and drew the last two. They would love to get back to winning ways after two draws and a home game can provide the best stage for three points.

FC Augsburg Team News

FC Augsburg are required to deal with a lot of absentees in this game: Henri Koudossou, Robert Gumny, Yusuf Kabadayi, and Reece Oxford are injured and sidelined. While Dimitrios Giannoulis is suspended.

RB Leipzig Team News

RB Leipzig have a fit and fine squad, except for three players: Assan Ouedraogo and Benjamin Henrichs are sidelined with injuries, while Willi Orban is suspended.

FC Augsburg vs RB Leipzig Predicted Lineups

FC Augsburg Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Dahmen

Defenders: Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Schlotterbeck

Midfielders: Wolf, Jakic, Onyeka, Zesiger, Maier, Claude-Maurice

Forwards: Essende

RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Gulacsi

Defenders: Klostermann, Lukeba, Bitshiabu

Midfielders: Baku, Baumgartner, Seiwald, Raum, Simons 

Forwards: Openda, Sesko

FC Augsburg vs RB Leipzig H2H Record

In the last 21 games FC Augsburg and RB Leipzig played FC Augsburg won three games only, while FC Augsburg won 12 games. The remaining six games ended in a draw. Records imply that RB Leipzig are the better side.

Key Players to Watch in FC Augsburg vs RB Leipzig

Samuel Essende (FC Augsburg)

The 27-year-old is having a dull season this time. With only eight goal contributions (Five goals, three assists) in 19 games, he needs to find more goals. He did strike a brace in the game against Werder Bremen, but other than that he has no goals in the last five. He has only one assist and xG of 0.4 in the last five.

If he manages to score against a tough side like RB Leipzig it would increase his minutes in the Jess Thorup guided squad, having played only 60% of minutes in Bundesliga 2024-25.

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)

The former FC Barcelona wonderkid is doing wonders in the Bundesliga this season. The 21-year-old has five goals, and three assists in 13 league games this time. He also holds an impressive xG of 0.8 in the last five games. Despite playing as a CAM, he has a goal and two assists in the last five games he played, but more is surely expected. 

If he manages to contribute to more goals in this game, not only would it boost his confidence, but also prove the worth of every penny the club spent to secure him from Paris Saint Germain.

FC Augsburg vs RB Leipzig Prediction

RB Leipzig are expected to win this one, but only after a close fight with hosts FC Augsburg. Both teams are in good momentum, and the only factor that can help Leipzig win this one is a stronger squad.

Predicted Score: FC Augsburg 3-4 RB Leipzig (Watch Live)

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