Bundesliga 2024-2025: Augsburg-Lipsia, the likely lineups

Augsburg-Leipzig, the probable formations

It will be Augsburg and Leipzig facing each other Friday evening in the match at the WWK Arena valid for the 22nd day of the Bundesliga. The hosts are enjoying a quiet season, far from the relegation zone but also without European ambitions. A few points away from mathematical salvation, they can already think about the future, however. The guests, on the other hand, must win to give continuity to the 2-0 win over St. Pauli and improve an erratic external performance. Champions seems safe, but the real goal è third place, only three points away, with a struggling Eintracht.

Thorup, coach of Augsburg, will deploy his team with a compact 3-4-2-1, focusing on defensive solidity and restarts. Gouweleeuw will lead the rearguard, while in the midfield there will be Jakic and Onyeka to provide balance. In the three-quarter, Komur and Claude Maurice will support Essende, the offensive reference.

Rose, coach of Leipzig, will bet on a specular lineup, characterized by speed and quality. Geertruida, Bitshiabu and Lukeba will lead the defense, while Kampl and Haidara will provide balance in the midfield. In the three-quarter, Xavi Simons and Nusa will support Sesko, an advanced reference.

Probable lineups

Augsburg (3-4-2-1): Dahmen; Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Schlotterbeck; Wolf, Jakic, Onyeka, Zesiger; Komur, Claude Maurice; Essende. All Thorup.

Lipsia (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi; Geertruida, Bitshiabu, Lukeba; Baku, Kampl, Haidara, Raum; Nusa, Xavi Simons; Sesko. All Rose.