Overview
- The Matchday 9 opener kicks off at 20:30 CET on Sky in Augsburg.
- Borussia Dortmund reached the DFB-Pokal round of 16 after a 120-minute draw and penalty shootout win at Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Augsburg sit three points above the relegation playoff place as goalkeeper Finn Dahmen says the squad remains convinced by Wagner’s plan.
- Niklas Süle has a toe issue but is expected to be in Dortmund’s squad, and Ramy Bensebaini trained again and could start.
- Dortmund lost both league meetings to Augsburg last season, including a 1–2 defeat away and a 0–1 loss at home.