Matchday 9 of the Bundesliga kicks off with the opening clash between Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for Friday, October 31, at the WWK Arena. The hosts come into this game in a difficult moment: after collecting just one point from their last two league matches, their goal is to return to winning ways to move away from the relegation zone and climb back toward mid-table. However, it won’t be easy for Sandro Wagner’s side, who have lost five of their last seven Bundesliga games and suffered a heavy 6-0 home defeat to RB Leipzig in the previous round. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are in a completely different phase. The Black and Yellows are enjoying an excellent start to the season, with only one defeat across both the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Currently sitting fourth in the table, Niko Kovac’s men need a win to stay within reach of the top spots and continue chasing Bayern Munich — though competing for the title will be anything but easy given the Bavarians’ form. Despite being early in the season, this is a crucial matchup for both teams: Augsburg are seeking redemption and points for safety, while Dortmund aim to confirm their status as one of the Bundesliga’s top four sides.

Augsburg's Recent Form and Key Stats

It’s been a tough stretch for Augsburg, who come off back-to-back defeats: a heavy 0-6 loss to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga and a DFB-Pokal elimination at the hands of Bochum (0-1). Before that, Sandro Wagner’s men managed a 1-1 draw away at FC Köln, wasting an early lead scored by Rieder.

In their last five matches across all competitions, the Fuggerstädter have recorded one win, one draw, and three losses, averaging 1 goal scored and 2.2 conceded per game. Their last victory came on October 4, when Augsburg beat Wolfsburg 3-1 on Matchday 6 of the Bundesliga.

They currently sit 15th in the table with 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses), having scored 12 goals but conceded 20 — the worst defensive record in the league. These numbers perfectly sum up their season so far: decent attacking output, but major defensive weaknesses.

Home form has also been poor: across all competitions, Augsburg have collected just one win and four defeats in their five games at the WWK Arena. Even more worrying, they’ve failed to score in each of their last two home fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund's Recent Form and Key Stats

Borussia Dortmund have started the 2025/26 season very strongly, losing only one of their thirteen matches in all competitions. In their last two outings, the Black and Yellows first beat FC Köln 1-0 in the Bundesliga, then drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB-Pokal before advancing on penalties.

Over their last five matches, Niko Kovac’s men have earned 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Their only loss so far came on October 18 in a 2-1 defeat away to Bayern Munich — the only blemish in what has otherwise been an impressive campaign.

After eight Bundesliga rounds, Dortmund sit fourth with 17 points, having registered 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, with 14 goals scored and just 6 conceded — the second-best defense in the league. Their attacking numbers are also solid, averaging 1.75 goals per match.

Their away form is encouraging as well: the Black and Yellows have lost only one of their eight games on the road so far, winning four and drawing three. In four of their last five away matches, Dortmund have both scored and conceded, confirming their attacking efficiency but also some defensive fragility away from home.

Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction by BetMines

Based on current form, the Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund prediction clearly favors the visitors, with BetMines’ algorithm giving Dortmund a 51% chance of victory compared to Augsburg’s 27%.

The prediction is heavily influenced by Dortmund’s excellent away record this season, as the Black and Yellows have shown consistency and solidity away from home — while Augsburg have struggled at the WWK Arena, winning only once there so far.

BetMines expects an open and entertaining match, with both sides likely to find the back of the net. The “Over 2.5 goals” and “both teams to score” tips are each given a 60% probability.

Head-to-head stats support this outlook: six of the last ten meetings between Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund have produced over 2.5 total goals, and in seven of those games, both teams have scored. These have typically been exciting, high-scoring encounters.

From a tactical perspective, Borussia Dortmund should stick to their usual possession-based approach, looking to activate their two attacking midfielders behind Guirassy, who has already scored six goals this season.

Augsburg, meanwhile, will rely on their physical intensity and quick counterattacks to exploit any gaps in Dortmund’s backline — which has occasionally shown vulnerability away from home.

Probable Lineups Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund

AUGSBURG (3-4-2-1): Dahmen; Jakic, Matsima, Banks; Kade, Fellhauer, Massengo, Giannoulis; Maurice, Rieder; Saad. Coach: Sandro Wagner

BORUSSIA DORTMUND (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Sule; Ryerson, Gross, Nmecha, Svensson; Chukwuemeka, Adeyemi; Guirassy. Coach: Niko Kovac