Bayern Munich vs Augsburg Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups
Bayern Munich is set to continue its impressive Bundesliga campaign this Saturday when they host Augsburg at the Allianz Arena. Currently, Bayern leads the league with 50 points from 54 possible, establishing a record following the first 18 matchweeks. In contrast, Augsburg languishes in 15th place, collecting only 16 points thus far.
Bayern Munich’s Record-Breaking Pursuit
Bayern Munich is not just aiming for the league title; they are also on track to shatter several records. The team is poised to exceed the Bundesliga record for total points, which stands at 91, and could potentially score 134 goals this season, surpassing their own record of 101 set in the 1971-72 season.
Match Preview: Bayern vs. Augsburg
The champions are currently 11 points clear of second-place Borussia Dortmund, making it highly unlikely for them to be caught. Bayern recently secured a 2-0 victory against Union SG in the Champions League, overcoming a red card for Kim Min-Jae during the match. This result marked their return to form defensively after conceding in three previous Bundesliga matches.
- Bayern Munich: On a five-game winning streak.
- Home Performance: 12 wins out of 13 matches at home this season.
Augsburg’s Struggles
Augsburg recently drew 2-2 with Freiburg, failing to capitalize on a two-goal lead. They are only three points above the relegation zone and have a tough fixture ahead with three consecutive matches against teams in the bottom three of the league.
- Seven consecutive defeats to Bayern in previous matchups.
- Winless in the last five games.
- Failed to score in three out of their last five fixtures.
Team News
For Bayern, Jamal Musiala is expected to gradually return, likely starting as a substitute. Joshua Kimmich is fit and will partner with Leon Goretzka in midfield. Kim Min-Jae will be back in the squad after serving a suspension for the Champions League.
Possible Lineups
| Bayern Munich | Augsburg |
|---|---|
| Manuel Neuer | Daniel Dahmen |
| Jonathan Tah | Yannik Keitel |
| Kim Min-Jae | Keven Schlotterbeck |
| Joshua Kimmich | Cedric Zesiger |
| Serge Gnabry | Fabian Rieder |
| Harry Kane | Michael Gregoritsch |
Prediction
The prevailing form indicates a dominant performance from Bayern Munich, making it challenging for Augsburg to secure a favorable result. Analysts predict a potential scoreline of 4-0 favoring the hosts, as they continue their attempt to break multiple records this season.
