Borussia Dortmund – FC Augsburg

Borussia Dortmund host FC Augsburg in what promises to be a tightly contested clash at the Signal Iduna Park, with the home side perched second on nine points after three straight wins and a dominant 8‑2 goal tally. Augsburg sit just behind in third place, having amassed seven points from two victories and a draw, and boast an even sharper attacking record of nine goals while conceding three. Both teams enter the encounter unbeaten, so the contest could very well decide who claims the early‑season runner‑up spot. With Dortmund’s defense yet to be breached and Augsburg’s potent front line looking for a breakthrough, the match is set to be a pivotal test for both sides in the race for the top three.