Bayern Munich heads to the WWK Arena today to face FC Augsburg in a match that could give them a serious boost towards the league title. That’s a contrast in fortunes right there: Augsburg are fighting to get into Europe, while Bayern are focused on extending their lead at the top.
Augsburg: Resilient but Struggling Offensively
Augsburg are eighth in the Bundesliga standings with 39 points from 27 matches. They may not be the most prolific scorers in the league—30 goals so far—but their solid defence has kept them in the running for that European spot. And what a run they’re on: 11 league games unbeaten. But that 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim last time out highlighted just how hard they find it to turn chances into wins.
Key players like Frank Onyeka and Elvis Rexhbecaj will be crucial in midfield as they look to disrupt Bayern’s rhythm and protect their defence. Samuel Essende will lead Augsburg’s attack, with Fredrik Jensen and Alexis Claude-Maurice playing off him.
Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Dahmen; Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Zesiger; Wolf, Onyeka, Rexhbecaj, Giannoulis; Jensen, Claude-Maurice; Essende.
Bayern Munich: Focused on Securing the Title
Bayern come into this one as clear favourites. They’re top of the Bundesliga with 65 points from 27 matches—and six points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. A win here would put them within touching distance of that title, with just seven games left to play. After dropping points against Bochum and Union Berlin last month, Bayern bounced back with a convincing win over FC St. Pauli.
Bayern will be without a few key players—Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies and Kingsley Coman are all out injured. But they still have the depth to cover for that. Jamal Musiala will be the one to watch in midfield, where he’ll be the creative force. Harry Kane leads the attack, with Leroy Sane and Michael Olise on the wings.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Laimer, Dier, Kim Min-jae, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Palhinha; Olise, Musiala, Sane; Kane.
Key Stats
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Bayern Munich have won 26 of their last 33 matches against Augsburg.
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Augsburg have only managed two wins in their last 20 games against Bayern Munich—both at home.
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Bayern have won nine of their 13 away league games against Augsburg, boasting their best win rate against any team faced at least 10 times.
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Augsburg are eighth in the table despite scoring just 30 goals this season—the fourth-worst offensive record in the league.
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Bayern are unbeaten in their last 11 league games.
Player to Watch: Jamal Musiala
Jamal Musiala has been one of Bayern’s standout performers this season, with 24 goal contributions across all competitions. He’s had a slight dip in form recently—just one goal in his last seven league games—but he remains a critical player for Bayern’s attack. His creativity and ability to unlock defences will be key as Bayern look to break down Augsburg’s stubborn backline.
Augsburg vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Augsburg’s defence and that unbeaten run make them a tough opponent. But Bayern’s attacking depth and quality should just be too much for them. Expect Bayern to dominate possession and create plenty of scoring opportunities.
Augsburg 0-2 Bayern Munich
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