There’s only one change for Sandro Wagner’s side as Alexis Claude-Maurice replaces Kristijan Jakic.
Bo Henriksen makes three changes from last week’s defeat at home to RB Leipzig. Andreas Hanche-Olsen replaces Stefan Bell, Paul Nebel returns to replace William Bøving and Armindo Sieb replaces Nelson Weiper to lead the line.
Augsburg (3-4-3): Dahmen (GK) – Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Zesiger – Wolf, Massengo, Claude-Maurice, Rexhbecaj – Rieder, Saad, Komür
Mainz 05 (3-4-2-1): Zentner (GK) – da Costa, Kohr, Hanche-Olsen – Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene – Nebel, Nordin – Sieb
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.