Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Augsburg: Time, TV schedule and game preview

After dropping the opening match of their Bundesliga season 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen last Saturday, Borussia Dortmund will be looking to notch their first three points of the season as they travel to the SGL Arena, where a Friday clash with FC Augsburg awaits. Augsburg are fresh off a 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim in Matchday 1 as well. After not scoring against a Hoffenheim side that leaked goals like a sieve last year despite outshooting them, Markus Weinzeirl's side will be looking to make a statement that their offseason rebuild is up to snuff for the Bundesliga.

Key player - Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)

Key matchup - Marwin Hitz vs. Ciro Immobile

The 24-year-old Italian striker was the leading scorer in Serie A last season. With a fantastic nose for goal, and a continuing integration into this Dortmund side, he has to be the main goal threat if Dortmund are going to break down Augsburg. His role becomes even more critical in front of goal with Reus still working his way back from injury. Opposing him is the Augsburg goalkepper, Hitz. His performances are crucial given the massive rework of the Augsburg side over the summer transfer window. If Augsburg are to have an chance in this match, Hitz has to stand on his head as we saw him do so many times last season.

Out: Marcel Schmelzer (hamstring), Adrian Ramos (knee), Dong-Won Ji (groin), Ilkay Gundogan (fitness) In doubt: None.

With Adrian Ramos and Ji Dong-Won still sidelined with injury, the only striker on Jurgen Klopp's roster is Immobile. While the Italian international had a rough game out in his Bundesliga debut, not having any alternate options on the bench could be a serious issue if Augsburg can play staunch team defense like last season.