26 August 2021, 15:46 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Bundesliga fixture, F.C. Augsburg vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 28 at the WWK Arena.
Preview FC Augsburg Bundesliga, Aug 28, 2021
Preview Fußball-Club Augsburg 1907 e. V. will return behind Saturday’s goalless draw against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Deutsche Bank Park. It was the first point for the Fuggerstädter, following the defeat to Hoffenheim on Match Day 1. Frankfurt dominated for major portions of the game, - establishing a huge presence in Augsburg’s final third. However, they failed to find the quality required to hit the back of the net. Augsburg could only muster 4 shots, with none on target while having 37% of the ball in that game. On Saturday, they will host Bayer Leverkusen at the WWK Arena in what looks to be another difficult task for the home side. Head coach, Markus Weinzierl aims for a quick return to winning ways, come Match Day 3. A 4—3—3 formation, - as frequently seen, is expected from Markus Weinzierl on Saturday afternoon as Augsburg hope for their first Bundesliga win of the season. The trio consisting of Vargas, Florian Niederlechner and Andre Hahn could be seen in attack. On availability, Sergio Córdova is sidelined with a muscle injury and could miss out on the game while Tobias Strobl remains doubtful with a niggling ankle injury. Centre forward, Alfred Finnbogason may also be unavailable for Augsburg.
Preview Bayer 04 Leverkusen Bundesliga, Aug 28, 2021
Preview Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen returns behind the smashing 4-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on Match Day 2. Yann Sommer (3’ O.G.) watched the ball bounce off his foot and roll agonizingly into the back of the net after a rebound off the woodwork. Minutes later, Euro 2020 star, Patrik Schick (8’) added to his misery with a fantastic long-range effort. Goalkeeper, Lucas Hradecky was called into action to deny Gladbach a goal from the penalty spot. Minutes later, Moussa Diaby (55’) got Leverkusen a third goal before Nadiem Amiri (87’) wrapped up the three points with minutes left on the clock. The impressive win leaves the Company's Eleven in 3rd place with 4 points after two games: 1W, 1D & 0L. Coach, Gerardo Seoane will aim for three more points on Saturday to mount the pressure on the likes of RB Leipzig and Dortmund. An attacking 4—2—3—1 formation with Schick spearheading the onslaught is expected from the 42-year-old coach. Edmond Tapsoba and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are both ruled out of this fixture while right-winger, Karim Bellarabi remains doubtful. A victory over F.C. Augsburg would cement Leverkusen's position at the top of the table ahead of the international break.