FC Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund Preview

The WWK Arena sets the stage for a compelling Bundesliga showdown as FC Augsburg host Borussia Dortmund on 31st October 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 GMT. This encounter pits a struggling home side against a resurgent force in German football, creating a fascinating tactical battle where survival instincts meet title ambitions. Augsburg arrive in desperate straits, having suffered three defeats in their last five outings, while Die Schwarzgelben have rediscovered their formidable swagger with an impressive unbeaten streak that spans multiple competitions.

The hosts find themselves in a precarious position following a dismal run of results. Their most recent outing saw them fall 1-0 to VfL Bochum in the German Cup on 28th October, a disappointment that came just days after a humiliating 6-0 thrashing at the hands of RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. That capitulation represented their heaviest defeat of the campaign, exposing defensive vulnerabilities that will be ruthlessly exploited by Dortmund’s attacking arsenal. A 1-1 draw with FC Cologne on 18th October offered brief respite, but their 3-1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on 4th October now feels like a distant memory. The 2-1 defeat to 1. FC Heidenheim in late September further underlines their struggles to find consistency ahead of this game at the WWK Arena.

In stark contrast, Dortmund arrive in Bavaria brimming with confidence. Their impressive form has seen them lose one of their last five fixtures, with only a draw and a loss at Bayern Munich preventing a perfect record. The 1-1 tie with Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup on 28th October demonstrated their resilience, while their 1-0 triumph over FC Cologne five days earlier showcased their ability to grind out results. Their Champions League credentials were emphatically displayed in a thrilling 4-2 victory over FC København on 21st October, though they surrendered precious points in a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich three days earlier. A 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig in early October completed their recent run, highlighting their competitive edge against top-tier opposition.

The historical context provides intriguing reading for this fixture. The recent head-to-head record is remarkably balanced, with Augsburg claiming two victories, Dortmund securing two wins, and one draw from the last five encounters. Augsburg’s most recent success came with a 2-1 home triumph in October 2024, while they also claimed a shock 1-0 victory at Signal Iduna Park in March 2025. Dortmund’s victories include a devastating 5-1 demolition in May 2024 and a comprehensive 3-0 away win in May 2023. The 1-1 draw in December 2023 demonstrated the unpredictable nature of this fixture, suggesting the hosts possess the capability to trouble their illustrious visitors despite their current struggles.

Fans worldwide can witness this Bundesliga clash through various broadcast platforms. In Germany and Austria, viewers can tune in via Sky Go, WOW, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, and Sky Sport Top Event. British and Irish audiences can access coverage through BBC Sport Web and BBC iPlayer. Canadian fans are well served with DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, and Amazon Prime Video, while American viewers can watch on ESPN Select and ESPN App.

Injured Players:

Augsburg: Mert Kömür (Doubtful), Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (Doubtful)

Borussia Dortmund: Emre Can (Out), Julien Duranville (Out), Ramy Bensebaini (Doubtful)

Augsburg have two players facing late fitness tests with Kömür and Gouweleeuw both doubtful for this fixture. Borussia Dortmund will be without midfielder Emre Can and winger Duranville, while defender Bensebaini is doubtful and may miss the match.

Possible line-ups:

Augsburg (3-4-2-1)

Dahmen, Banks, Matsima, Jakic, Massengo, Rieder, Rexhbecaj, Claude-Maurice, Giannoulis, Kömür, Fellhauer

Borussia Dortmund (3-4-1-2)

Kobel, Beier, Sabitzer, Anselmino, Adeyemi, Anton, Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Guirassy, Svensson

🔴 FC Augsburg Form (Last 5 Games)

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✗	FC Augsburg	0 – 1	VfL Bochum	German Cup	Oct 28, 2025
✗	FC Augsburg	0 – 6	RB Leipzig	German Bundesliga	Oct 25, 2025
🤝	FC Cologne	1 – 1	FC Augsburg	German Bundesliga	Oct 18, 2025
✓	FC Augsburg	3 – 1	VfL Wolfsburg	German Bundesliga	Oct 4, 2025
✗	1. FC Heidenheim 1846	2 – 1	FC Augsburg	German Bundesliga	Sep 27, 2025

⚫ Borussia Dortmund Form (Last 5 Games)

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
🤝	Eintracht Frankfurt	1 – 1	Borussia Dortmund	German Cup	Oct 28, 2025
✓	Borussia Dortmund	1 – 0	FC Cologne	German Bundesliga	Oct 25, 2025
✓	F.C. København	2 – 4	Borussia Dortmund	Champions League	Oct 21, 2025
✗	Bayern Munich	2 – 1	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	Oct 18, 2025
🤝	Borussia Dortmund	1 – 1	RB Leipzig	German Bundesliga	Oct 4, 2025

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Meetings)

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Borussia Dortmund	0 – 1	FC Augsburg	German Bundesliga	Mar 8, 2025
FC Augsburg	2 – 1	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	Oct 26, 2024
Borussia Dortmund	5 – 1	FC Augsburg	German Bundesliga	May 4, 2024
FC Augsburg	1 – 1	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	Dec 16, 2023
FC Augsburg	0 – 3	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	May 21, 2023

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
Germany	Sky Go, WOW, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event
Great Britain	BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer
Austria	Sky Go Austria, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video
USA	ESPN Select, ESPN App
Spain	DAZN Spain, Amazon Prime Video
France	beIN SPORTS CONNECT, FreemyCANAL, beIN Sports 2
Italy	SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport Calcio
Poland	Canal+, Eleven Sports 1 Poland
Portugal	DAZN Eleven 1 Portugal