On Saturday afternoon, RB Leipzig will look to enhance their chances of a return to the Bundesliga top-four as they travel to Bavaria to face Augsburg.
Augsburg needs a liftThe Bavarian team heads into this clash on the back of a poor recent run of form in the Bundesliga. A 1-1 draw against Bochum last time out means that Augsburg has won just one of their previous seven games in the German top flight.
A poor defensive run has been a factor in Augsburg’s recent run, as the home team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 23 games, a run dating back to last season.
Despite their recent questionable form, Jess Thorup’s team is still seven points above the Bundesliga’s bottom three.
Augsburg have even struggled for results on home soil, as they have won just one of their previous five home games in the Bundesliga, having suffered back-to-back defeats against Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
They haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 11 home games in the German top flight dating back to last season.
Leipzig ends losing streak against UnionMarco Rose’s team ended a three-game losing streak in the Bundesliga last time out by recording a 2-0 home win over strugglers Union Berlin.
Despite the recent poor form, Leipzig have still remained potent in front of goal in the Bundesliga, as they have scored at least two goals in their last three league outings.
Leipzig has dropped to fifth place in the German top-flight table. However, they trail fourth-place Dortmund by just a point in the fight to secure Champions League football.
The visitor’s recent away record is poor, winning just one of their last five outings on their travels in the Bundesliga.
What am I backing?Neither team has been in great recent form, although the win last time out will have raised Leipzig’s confidence. The bet I am backing is the away win, as Rose’s team should have enough quality to see off any threat the home team may offer.
