Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg Prediction: Will Dortmund prioritize top 4 finish or the semi's of the Champion's League?

In order to close off the season strong and guarantee a position in the Champions League for the next one, Borussia Dortmund will be trying to add three more points to their tally against Augsburg on Saturday at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on Saturday 4th May 2024 at 16:30 (GMT+3).

Borussia Dortmund, with 57 points, sits in fifth place, five points behind fourth-place RB Leipzig, who have already earned a Champions League spot. Dortmund is the first team outside of the Europa League spot, leading sixth-place Eintracht Frankfurt by 12 points. At Red Bull Arena, Dortmund's most recent Bundesliga match versus RB Leipzig ended in a 4-1 defeat. With 31 games played, Der FCA has scored 48 goals and given up 52, behind sixth-place Eintracht Frankfurt by six points in the race for a Conference League qualification. During the current season, Dortmund has won eight, drawn three, and lost four of the fifteen Bundesliga games played at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. This season, Augsburg's away league record is four wins, three draws, and eight losses.

In their previous six league games, Dortmund has won three, drew one, and lost two. On the other hand, Augsburg has played six games, winning two, drawing one, and losing three. This match is less about the unpredictable nature of football and more about evaluating the hard facts that support our rational predictions. The atmosphere is set, the numbers are vociferous, and the figures in the noisy SIGNAL IDUNA PARK plainly suggest a high-scoring encounter, with Dortmund most definitely leading the way.

With 16 victories, 9 draws, and 6 losses thus far this season in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund has had a strong overall record. Borussia Dortmund is currently positioned fifth out of 18 teams in the Bundesliga Table, having won 52% of its games. With eight victories, three ties, and four losses at home, Borussia Dortmund has a stellar record. Additionally, they have an outstanding away record with 8 wins, 6 ties, and 2 losses.

Borussia Dortmund has 59 goals this season in the Bundesliga.

Augsburg's total Bundesliga record this season is mediocre, with 10 wins, 9 draws, and 12 defeats. With 32% of games won, Augsburg is presently ranked eighth out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. Augsburg has a strong home record, with six victories, six draws, and four defeats. Due to their 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 defeats, their away record is likewise regarded as mediocre.

This season, Augsburg has scored 48 goals in the Bundesliga.

Due to their home-field advantage and higher average xG of 1.82 against Augsburg's away xG of 1.31. Augsburg's 3.92 underdog odds are comparable, even though their road win percentage is lower at 27%. This statistical spread is linked to several qualifiers, suggesting a Dortmund victory.

Since over 9.5 corners are pitched at 1.67, which is consistent with the average corner kick of 10.73 that was known before to the game, the market reflects the high expectations established by the players in this regard. The pattern suggests a game of strong engagement that takes advantage of both flanks.