Bayern Munich host Augsburg at the Allianz Arena on Friday evening in Bundesliga Matchday 11, kick-off scheduled for 7:30 PM UK time.
The league leaders are aiming to maintain their unbeaten run against struggling Augsburg.
Game preview
The Bavarians come into the game in commanding form, having won their last four Bundesliga games and currently sitting at the top with 26 points from a possible 30.
Their recent defensive prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the team securing back-to-back 1-0 victories.
Since losing 4-1 against Barcelona in the Champions League on October 23, Bayern have shown remarkable resilience, winning five games in a row without being relegated.
Augsburg, in 13th place with 12 points, arrives at the Allianz Arena amid a four-match unbeaten run.
However, their away form remains a major concern, having lost seven of their last eight games in the top flight.
The visitors’ defensive vulnerability is reflected in their statistics, as they have conceded 20 goals this season – the fourth worst defensive record in the Bundesliga.
Bayern’s home record this season has been great, with the team winning nine and drawing two of their last 11 games at the Allianz Arena.
They were excellent in attack, scoring 20 goals in six home games while maintaining a strong defensive record of just three goals conceded.
Team News
Bayern Munich will be without a key defensive midfielder João Palhinha until January 2025.
Aleksandar Pavlovic he is recovering from a collarbone injury but is still questionable for Friday’s game.
The hosts will also be missed Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisicand the goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.
Augsburg continues to be without a defender Reyes Oxford due to the prolonged COVID, while the players are still in the middle Tim Breithaupt again Fredrik Jensen they are closed until the beginning of December.
Predicted Line-ups
Bayern Munich: (4-2-3-1)
Neuer;
Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Davies;
Kimmich, Goretzka;
Olise, Musiala, Coman;
Four times
Augsburg: (3-5-2)
Labrovic;
Matsima, Gouweleuw, Schlotterbeck;
Wolf, Onyeka, Jakic, Maier, Giannoulis;
Claude-Maurice, Tietz
Prediction
Despite Bayern’s recent narrow victories, their attacking prowess and strong home record make them the clear favourites.
Although Augsburg’s recent unbeaten run shows signs of improvement, their poor away form and defensive struggles suggest they will face a serious challenge at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern’s superior quality all over the pitch, combined with their tactical discipline under pressure, should be decisive.
- Result Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Augsburg
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