Elversberg, currently ninth in the Bundesliga, will host sixth-placed Augsburg, with both teams looking to improve their recent form and climb the league table.
The starting XIs for the Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Bayern Munich have been confirmed, with both teams making notable changes ahead of the encounter.
Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum has confirmed discussions with goalkeeper Finn Dahmen amid reports of interest from Bayern Munich, who are seeking an experienced backup. Dahmen’s contract is set to expire next summer.
Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg have joined Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal second round after overcoming lower-league opposition.
Bundesliga side FC Augsburg have rejected an improved €25 million bid from Crystal Palace for centre-back Chrislain Matsima, insisting on a club-record fee exceeding the €26 million received for Abdul Rahman Baba.