Augsburg Vs M'gladbach

In their sixth Bundesliga match of the season, Augsburg will face Borussia Monchengladbach at the WWK Arena on Friday, aiming to surpass their opponents in the standings.

Augsburg currently sits in 15th place, just above the relegation zone, with four points. They’ll be eager to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to RB Leipzig on September 28. Meanwhile, Monchengladbach holds 11th place, only two points ahead of Augsburg after six matchdays.

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Augsburg’s recent defeat to Leipzig left little room for debate, as they struggled to create meaningful opportunities and even squandered a penalty in the 27th minute when trailing 2-0. This marked their second consecutive league loss and added to their defensive woes, with the team now having conceded 14 goals—the third-worst tally in the Bundesliga.

Despite their position in the table, Augsburg manager Jess Thorup might argue his side has been unfortunate. Statistically, they rank seventh in big chances created and eighth in expected goals (xG), indicating they’ve had opportunities but failed to capitalize. However, their only league victory so far came against newly-promoted St Pauli on September 15, and even that team sits above Augsburg due to a better goal difference.

Augsburg’s recent form is concerning, having lost three of their last four competitive matches. At home, their record isn't much better, with three losses, one draw, and one win in their last five Bundesliga fixtures.

Borussia Monchengladbach

Monchengladbach has had a mixed start to the season, winning three and losing three of their six competitive matches. They managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Union Berlin in their most recent league game on September 28, courtesy of a dramatic 96th-minute goal from Tomas Cvancara. Despite the win, Monchengladbach's performance was less than convincing, with only two big chances created and an xG of less than one. Manager Gerardo Seoane admitted the win was fortunate but welcomed the crucial three points.

The victory over Union Berlin marked Monchengladbach’s first home league win since February, following a dismal run of two draws and four defeats. However, their goal-scoring troubles persist, with just six goals in six Bundesliga matches, ranking them among the league’s lowest-scoring teams.

Monchengladbach's away form is another cause for concern, as they’ve won only four of their last 38 away matches in the Bundesliga, drawing 16 and losing 18. They’ll need to improve significantly on the road if they are to push up the table.

Both teams will be desperate for a positive result, with Augsburg hoping to leapfrog their opponents and Monchengladbach looking to build on their recent win.