Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen ( Lost )

Team News

Augsburg

• Gregor Kobel returns from a concussion to start in goal.
• Ja-Cheol Koo returns from the flu to offer a further alternative in central midfield.
• Marco Richter could start up front, with Alfred Finnbogason suffering from a calf injury.

Team News

Bayer Leverkusen

• Lars Bender should return from injury to start at right-back.
• Kevin Volland could switch to the left wing to replace the injured Leon Bailey, with Lucas Alario filling in up front.
• Paulinho offers a further option on the flanks.

• Augsburg have won their first two matches under new manager Martin Schmidt and sit 10 points above the relegation play-off spot as a result. They are full of confidence after a 6-0 win over Stuttgart last weekend.
• Leverkusen are back on track after back-to-back wins as well. They trail the European spots by two points, but have to create more chances again.
• Expect this to be an open game with several chances at both ends of the pitch.