Bundesliga Matchday 26: Augsburg vs Wolfsburg- Preview, Fantasy Tips, Predicted XI, Live Telecast Details
May 16, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Global sporting action resumes once again as Bundesliga, the premier German football league, returns to action after the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic. Bundesliga is ready to make history as it becomes the first global sports tournament to resume proceedings after the COVID-19 epidemic has rattled global sports.
The Bundesliga came to a hold when the league was heading to a cut-throat finish. The Bundesliga campaign has been at its competitive peak this season as there is only an eight-point difference that separates the top five teams of the league. The star-studded league has seen a lot of drama with teams battling it out for the top spot.
Bayern Munich are the current league leaders with 55 points in 25 games. They are being chased by Borussia Dortmund, who sit on the second spot with 51 points in 25 games.
RB Leipzig occupy the third seat on the points table with 50 points in 25 games.
They are followed by Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen on the fourth and fifth spot with 49 and 47 points from 25 games respectively.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Augsburg Will Look To Get Into The Top 10
The second game of the German league return will see Augsburg and Wolfsburg combat in a fierce battle. Augsburg will be eyeing a top 10 finish as the season comes to a close. They are currently ranked 14th in the Bundesliga points table.
Their recent form has been a thing to worry for the team. Out of the last five games that they have played, Augsburg have lost four games and salvaged a 1-1 draw in a game against SC Freiburg. A top 10 finish will ensure that Augsburg remain wide away from the relegation battle.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Wolfsburg Will Look To Inch Closer To Champions League Qualification
Wolfsburg are on the seventh spot in the current Bundesliga points table. Having played 25 games, Wolfsburg have managed to clinch nine victories, while the team has faced the same number of draws. Their seven games have ended in a loss this season.
Wolfsburg have been in decent form in the last five games they have played. They have won 2 games and secured a draw in three games and will be eyeing a top-four finish in the league so as to ensure the UEFA Champions League qualification.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Augsburg vs Wolfsburg Fantasy Tips
Augsburg goalkeeper Andreas Luthe, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, and Alfreð Finnbogason were the highest-rated players in their recent outing against Bayern Munich. Philipp Max and Florian Niederlechner also had decent outings and can be considered as captains or vice-captains in your fantasy eleven.
Wolfsburg goalkeeper Koen Casteels was the top-rated player for the team in their last outing against Leipzig. He should be the definite choice for captain in your fantasy eleven. Apart from him, Renato Steffen, Robin Knoche, and Paulo Otávio were also among the top-rated players of the game.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Augsburg vs Wolfsburg Predicted XI
Augsburg Predicted XI: Andreas Luthe, Philipp Max, Tin Jedvaj, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Raphael Framberger, Rani Khedira, Daniel Baier, Iago, Eduard Löwen, Marco Richter, and Florian Niederlechner.
Wolfsburg Predicted XI: Koen Casteels, Renato Steffen, Robin Knoche, Paulo Otávio, John Brooks, Yannick Gerhardt, Maximilian Arnold, Admir Mehmedi, Xaver Schlager, Josip Brekalo, and Wout Weghost.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Augsburg vs Wolfsburg Live Streaming Details
The remainder of Bundesliga matches will be played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. After a break of two months, Star Sports will telecast live action of the Bundesliga on Star Sports Select 1/HD & Star Sports Select 2/HD from May 16 onwards.
How to watch Bundesliga in India online? Fans can also tune in to Disney+Hotstar to watch the live matches online, either on their official website or the app.