Ermedin Demirovic will be keen to put one over his former employer, but may have to settle for a spot on the bench. Niklas Dorsch faces an operation on a broken foot, while Tobias Strobl and Noah Sarenren Bazee are both still on their way back from ACL injuries. Lasse Günther has a thigh injury. Reece Oxford has had a knee operation and Ruben Vargas is also likely to miss the opener with a knock. Michael Gregoritsch will be keen to impress against his former club. Lucas Höler is on his way back from a broken foot, while Kevin Schade is on the mend from a stomach muscle operation.
Freiburg were in the hunt for a Champions League spot all season before falling away in the final weeks. Augsburg stayed up, as they always have done since their first Bundesliga season in 2011/12, despite occupying a relegation spot for many weeks. Both these sides have swapped strikers to provide an extra edge, but may cancel each other out on the day. 0:0
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Freiburg's last 7 games (Bundesliga). Freiburg have won their last 3 matches against Augsburg in all competitions. Freiburg have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Augsburg's last 3 games (Bundesliga). Freiburg have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Augsburg in all competitions.