The Daily Star Ireland
Bayern Munich will host Augsburg at the Allianz Arena on Friday in a Bundesliga match.
Bayern Munich’s Form
Bayern Munich enters this match after a 1-0 victory over St. Pauli. The team controlled 75% possession and created 13 chances, with 6 on target. Jamal Musiala was the sole scorer of the game. Over their last 6 matches, Bayern has been in excellent goal-scoring form, netting 15 goals while conceding just 4. Bayern remains unbeaten in their last 7 league games at home and have not lost to Augsburg in their last 3 encounters in the Bundesliga.
Augsburg’s Form
Augsburg played to a 0-0 draw with Hoffenheim in their previous match. They had 44% possession and 16 attempts on goal, with 4 on target. Despite solid attacking numbers, Augsburg has struggled on the road, failing to win any of their last 8 away league matches. In their most recent 6 games, they scored 9 goals but allowed 6, showcasing a mixed form.
Head-to-Head Record
Looking at recent head-to-head results, Bayern Munich has won 5 of the last 6 meetings, while Augsburg has managed just 1 win. The games between these two teams have been high-scoring, averaging over 4 goals per match. Their most recent encounter was in January 2024, when Bayern won 3-2 at Augsburg, despite Augsburg having 15 shots on goal.
Team News
Bayern Munich has several players unavailable, including Josip Stanisic, Hiroki Ito, Sven Ulreich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and João Palhinha. Bayern is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Manuel Neuer in goal and Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka in midfield, supporting attackers like Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, and Harry Kane.
Augsburg faces injury concerns as well, with Rubén Vargas, Reece Oxford, Fredrik Jensen, and Tim Breithaupt all unavailable. They are likely to set up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Nediljko Labrovic in goal and defenders Chrislain Matsima and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw leading the backline.
Prediction
Bayern Munich is expected to dominate the match, creating a significant number of chances and shots on goal. Augsburg will find it difficult to break through Bayern’s defense but could still manage to create some opportunities. A 3-1 win for Bayern Munich seems likely, with under 3.5 goals being the recommended bet.
