FC Augsburg are set to host VfL Bochum in a cup duel, hoping to recover from their heavy 6-0 defeat against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Bochum, currently competing in the 2. Bundesliga after their relegation last season, will be looking to cause an upset at the WWK Arena.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Augsburg
Augsburg coach Sandro Wagner will be demanding an immediate response from his team. Despite the recent thrashing, Wagner is expected to stick with his preferred 3-4-3 formation. Kade and Giannoulis are likely to fill the wing-back roles, providing both defensive support and attacking impetus. Rieder and Saad are anticipated to flank Maurice in the forward line, aiming to create a vital link between midfield and attack.
Predicted Augsburg Lineup (3-4-3): Dahmen; Jakic, Matsima, Banks; Kade, Massengo, Fellhauer, Giannoulis; Rieder, Maurice, Saad.
Bochum
Bochum, under Uwe Rösler, have had a difficult start to their 2. Bundesliga campaign, currently sitting 17th. They've struggled for consistency, winning only two of their opening ten games. Their 4-1-4-1 formation has offered limited creative output, often leaving striker Hofmann isolated. Holtmann and Onyeka need to be more impactful in the wide areas, while Bero and Pannewig must provide a more dynamic link between midfield and attack.
Confirmed Lineups:
- Augsburg: Labrovic; Jakic ©, Matsima, Zesiger; Kade, Fellhauer, Rexhbecaj, Wolf; Rieder, Gharbi; Tietz
- Bochum: Horn ©; Morgalla, Loosli, Strompf, Wittek; Lenz; Pannewig, Onyeka; Wätjen, Holtmann; Alfa-Ruprecht
Key Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time: 19:45 GMT+1
- Venue: WWK Arena, Augsburg, Germany
Will Augsburg's attacking trio find their form, or can Bochum pull off a surprise victory on the road? This cup tie promises to be an intriguing encounter.
