On Saturday, September 28, RB Leipzig will face Augsburg in a Round 5 Bundesliga match, kicking off at 15:30 CET. The Sportsmacro analysis team has put together a preview and betting tips for the game.
RB Leipzig
Over the summer, RB Leipzig retained most of its key players, aside from Dani Olmo, and successfully brought back Xavi Simons on loan from PSG. With a strong squad in place, many experts expect the “Bulls” to improve on last season’s fourth-place finish.
However, Leipzig’s start to the season has been rocky. Under Marco Rose, the team remains undefeated in the Bundesliga but has dropped points in two matches where they were favored, recording back-to-back 0-0 draws against Union and St. Pauli. Prior to that, they secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bochum and achieved a notable 3-2 away victory against Bayer Leverkusen.
In the Champions League, Leipzig nearly claimed points against Atlético Madrid in their opener but conceded a late goal, losing 1-2.
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Augsburg
Augsburg is a classic mid-table team in the Bundesliga, more focused on survival than vying for European spots. Last season, under Jess Thorup, they aimed for a top-eight finish but fell short, losing five consecutive matches at the end and finishing in 11th place.
This season has seen similar inconsistency in their results. They started with a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen, followed by a disappointing 0-4 defeat to Heidenheim. Augsburg managed to bounce back with a 3-1 home victory over St. Pauli but then suffered a 2-3 loss to Mainz, despite having a numerical advantage for much of the game.
Key Facts about the match
- RB Leipzig is unbeaten in their last nine home Bundesliga matches.
- In contrast, Augsburg has struggled defensively this season, with the third-worst defense in the league, having conceded 10 goals—only Hoffenheim and Holstein Kiel have allowed more.
- Additionally, Augsburg has lost their last five away Bundesliga matches.
Probable Lineups
- RB Leipzig: Gulácsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Nusa, Haidara, Vermeeren, Simons; Šeško, Openda.
- Augsburg: Labróvic; Bauer, Gouweleeuw, Schlotterbeck, Wolf; Onyeka, Jakic, Giannoulis, Rexhbecaj; Vargas, Tietz.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, RB Leipzig won 3-0 at home against Augsburg, while the away match ended in a 2-2 draw. Augsburg hasn’t beaten RB Leipzig since 2017.
RB Leipzig vs Augsburg Prediction
RB Leipzig is the strong favorite for this match. I’m placing my bet on a home win with a -1 handicap.
