U23s looking to extend run in Aue | OneFootball

Head-to-head record: Borussia have previously beaten Aue only twice. Dortmund achieved one of those victories in the reverse fixture, when Jan Zimmermann's team came from 1-0 behind to win 3-1 on home turf. A Cole Campbell goal and a Julian Hettwer brace secured the three points for the Black & Yellows. Aue have the superior record in matches between the two teams, with five wins to their name, while the clubs have drawn on four occasions.

News from the U23 camp: The U23s have not lost for six games in a row and have beaten promotion hopefuls Verl and Cottbus in their last two games. That run of results has lifted Borussia up to 12th in the table, five points above the relegation places. "The team now looks more self-confident due to their last matches. We have a high level of quality in training which is now paying off in the games," said Jan Zimmermann. On the personnel front, the U23 coach is without several players: Tony Reitz is sidelined for at least two weeks with a muscle injury. Paul Besong and Niklas Jessen are doubtful for the game against Aue. Jordi Paulina and Prince Aning are unavailable to Zimmerman until the end of the season on account of their injuries.

Stats and facts on the opposition: Erzgebirge Aue have won only one of their last six league games. Aue were additionally in action in the semi-finals of the Sachsenpokal on Thursday evening, qualifying for the final of the state competition thanks to 3-0 triumph over Sachsenliga outfit VfB Empor Glachau. The cup clash has meant Aue have had to contend with a second English week in succession. "Nonetheless, Aue are a force at home with their spectators behind them. I saw them live in Essen and they have an unbelievably experienced team that is very comfortable on the ball and against whom we will need to be fully present in the decisive moments," said Zimmermann. Aue have lost only one of their six games on home turf in the 2025 calendar year (1-0 against Mannheim). In the 3. Liga table, both teams are level on 43 points and have the opportunity to pick up an important three points in the relegation battle with a victory.