Borussia Dortmund host Augsburg at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund on Saturday, Dec 12 at 3:30 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 5 points in the Bundesliga, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Borussia Dortmund come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 4). Augsburg travel in mixed form (2W 1D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Borussia Dortmund won their last outing, while Augsburg suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

History strongly favours Borussia Dortmund here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Augsburg, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Borussia Dortmund won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Borussia Dortmund look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Augsburg will make it uncomfortable. Borussia Dortmund to win.