Match Overview
RB Leipzig hosted FC Augsburg at the Red Bull Arena, with both teams looking to improve their standings in the Bundesliga.
Starting Lineups
RB Leipzig’s starting XI included Vandevoordt, Baku, Orbán, Castello Jr., Raum, Gruda, Seiwald, Baumgartner, Diomande, Rômulo, and Nusa. Meanwhile, FC Augsburg fielded Dahmen, Chaves, Schlotterbeck, Banks, Fellhauer, Jakić, Massengo, Giannoulis, Kömür, Rieder, and Ribeiro.
Recent Performance
Leipzig has struggled at home, winning just one of their last six Bundesliga matches at the Red Bull Arena. They average 1.92 goals scored and 1.38 goals conceded per league game this season. Notably, 67% of their matches have exceeded 2.5 goals.
In contrast, Augsburg has been in impressive form, winning five of their last six Bundesliga matches. They average 1.25 goals scored and 1.71 goals conceded per match, with 58% of their games finishing over 2.5 goals.
Key Players
Christoph Baumgartner stands out as Leipzig’s top scorer with 10 goals this season, while David Raum leads the assist charts with five assists. Augsburg’s recent successes have been bolstered by their consistent performances, particularly in away matches.
Injuries
RB Leipzig will be without Peter Gulacsi, Xaver Schlager, and Assan Ouedraogo due to injuries, which could impact their performance against a strong Augsburg side.
Match Score
The match concluded with a score of 4-3 in favor of Augsburg, highlighting the competitive nature of the Bundesliga.
Initial reactions from fans and analysts indicate a mix of disappointment for Leipzig and celebration for Augsburg, who continue to build on their recent successes.