Wolfsburg vs Augsburg: Wolfsburg return to action in the Bundesliga as they welcome struggling Augsburg on Saturday, as they aim to gain a hat-trick of wins.
Match Details:
Teams: Wolfsburg vs Augsburg
Venue: VOLKSWAGEN Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany
Date: Saturday 6th November, 2021
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Wolfsburg comes into this after a 2-1 home win over Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League in mid-week.
This win kept their qualification hopes alive as they are in 3rd place in their Group standings with 5 points from 4 matches.
In the Bundesliga, the Wolves picked up an important 2-0 away win over Leverkusen in their last match.
Nmecha and Arnold scored in the second half to send Wolfsburg to 7th place in the table with 16 points from 10 matches.
On the other hand, Augsburg beat Stuttgart 4-1 at home in their last Bundesliga clash to pick up just their 2nd win of the season.
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Oxford, Gouweleeuw, Niederlechner and Finnbogason scored for the hosts, as it was their first win in five matches.
This still kept the visitors in 16th place with 9 points from 10 matches and hoping to gain momentum.
Both sides last met in the Bundesliga in February 2021 where Wolfsburg won 2-0 away with strikes from Weghorst and Baku in either half.
Form Guide
Wolfsburg: LLLWW
Augsburg: LDLDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Wolfsburg 2-1 Salzburg
Augsburg 4-1 Stuttgart
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Wolfsburg vs Augsburg in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV.
Team News
Bialek, William, Schlager remain out of this one for the hosts due to injuries. Lacroix is suspended after he was sent off in their last league match.
Klinger’s Covid-19 contraction could ensure he continues his spell on the side-line.
Iago, Sarenren-Bazee and Uduokhai are out of action for Augsburg due to long-term injuries.
Wolfsburg possible 11:
Casteels, Bornauw, Guilavogui, Brooks, Baku, Vranckx, Arnold, Silva, Nmecha, Weghorst and Gerhardt
Augsburg possible 11:
Gikiewicz, Pedersen, Oxford, Gouweleeuw, Gumny, Vargas, Strobl, Maier, Caligiuri, Niederlechner and Finnbogason
Prediction: Wolfsburg 2-1 Augsburg
Augsburg haven’t won an away match in their last 5 attempts and are under pressure to deliver.
The Wolves are rising up the table after a significant drop and need to continue picking up the wins.
Wolfsburg look the stronger outfit here and hence we expect them to nick this clash.
Players to watch out for: Nmecha, Weghorst, Niederlechner and Finnbogason.
