At WWK Arena on 31 October 2025, FC Augsburg host Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga clash that arrives under pressure for the home side and renewed confidence for the visitors after their midweek Cup success.
Asian Handicap Pick: Augsburg +1.5
The selection is Augsburg +1.5. Dortmund are deserved favourites, but Augsburg’s home matches tend to be competitive, and the visitors’ tendency to ease off once ahead often keeps margins tight. With the hosts needing a response and Dortmund potentially rotating slightly after extra time in the Cup, the handicap line offers solid protection.
Augsburg: Urgent but Capable at Home
The mood around Sandro Wagner is tense following the midweek DFB-Pokal exit to Bochum, yet Augsburg’s home performances have generally shown energy and fight. Their defensive structure is inconsistent, but physicality and set pieces give them a path to stay close in most fixtures. Expect a cautious start, with emphasis on containment and counter opportunities.
Borussia Dortmund: Boosted but Vulnerable
Dortmund’s penalty shootout win over Eintracht Frankfurt ended a string of early Cup disappointments and should lift spirits. Still, defensive lapses remain a feature, and away games often bring phases of sloppiness in possession. The attack, led by Füllkrug and Sancho, carries enough quality to create breakthroughs, but sustainability over 90 minutes is less certain.
