Augsburg's results are solid, but their defensive stats are looking awful. They allowed seven goal chances to Werder just before the international break, so I like Bayern's chances of netting at least four times on Saturday.
Key Stats
- Augsburg have conceded 5 goals in their last 2 matches.
- Bayern Munich have scored 4+ goals in 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Bayern Munich have scored 3+ goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Augsburg.
- Bayern Munich have covered a –2 handicap in 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Michael Olise has scored 9 goals in his last 7 matches for club and country.
Bavarians Dominate H2H
Bayern Munich have won 46 out of 65 head to head matches against Augsburg, while the opposition won on 13 occasions. Six encounters ended without a winner.
Augsburg Yet to Lose at Home
Augsburg appointed Manuel Baum as their new head manager earlier this summer and so far, their results are solid, grabbing seven points in four Bundesliga matches and sit in 4th place.
They are unbeaten in front of the home crowd, defeating Schalke 3-0 in the premiere (had 3.72-2.10 expected goals and 13-5 shots on target), while holding favored Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-2 draw with Michael Gregoritsch netting a brace.
Just before the international break, Augsburg had a 2-0 lead against Werder in Bremen but collapsed defensively and conceded three unanswered goals, losing the encounter 3-2.
Bayern Scoring for Fun This Season
Bayern Munich had one slip up in the Bundesliga new campaign so far, grabbing 10 out of possible 12 points and currently sit in 2nd place just behind Borussia Dortmund.
A goalless draw was recorded in early September against Schalke where they missed series of chances, but bounced back with two straight victories over Elversberg 2-1 and Union Berlin 7-0.
The Bavarians were also very dominant in the UEFA Champions League opening match, crushing Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at Allianz Arena. Michael Olise played the key role here with two goals and one assist.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Augsburg (3-4-2-1) Finn Dahmen; Chrislain Matsima, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Keven Schlotterbeck; Marius Wolf, Kristijan Jakic, Han-Noah Massengo, Dimitrios Giannoulis; Robin Fellhauer, Elias Saad; Mert Komur
Defender Noahkai Banks is ruled out following a ligament injury suffered on international duty. Furthermore, Tim Breithaupt, Steve Mounie, and Klaus Sima Suso remain sidelined
Defender Noahkai Banks is ruled out following a ligament injury suffered on international duty. Furthermore, Tim Breithaupt, Steve Mounie, and Klaus Sima Suso remain sidelined
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1) Manuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanisic; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Luis Diaz; Harry Kane
Jamal Musiala is the only confirmed absentee for the Bavarians. Konrad Laimer's fitness is not perfect but he is expected to start on Saturday.
Jamal Musiala is the only confirmed absentee for the Bavarians. Konrad Laimer's fitness is not perfect but he is expected to start on Saturday.