Record against Augsburg
Overall: 19 games, 8 wins, 1 draw, 10 defeats, 25:33 goal difference
In the Bundesliga: 15 games, 6 wins, 1 draw, 8 defeats, 16:27 goal difference
Looking back
When the sides met in Augsburg earlier in the season, VfB came out 4-1 winners, with goals from Nicolas Gonzalez, Silas Wamangituka, Gonzalo Castro and Daniel Didavi.
Walking a tightrope
Wataru Endo currently sits on four bookings – one short of a ban.
Losing runs
VfB have lost their last four Bundesliga matches, while Augsburg have also been struggling, collecting only one point over the same stretch.
Respecting the hierarchy
Against teams that are lower than them in the table, VfB have been incredibly efficient this season with nine wins, four draws and just the one defeat.
Safe (from) distance
Augsburg have only conceded one goal from long range so far this season, the least of any team in the Bundesliga.