Bayern Munich-Augsburg Statistical Preview

Team News

Bayern Munich

• Jerome Boateng and Dante will most likely start at centre-back, with Daniel van Buyten dropping to the bench.
• Philipp Lahm could remain in the right-back position, with Javi Martinez starting in defensive midfield again.
• Arjen Robben is not fully fit yet and could be replaced by Thomas Müller on the right wing, with Mario Mandzukic playing up front.

Augsburg

• Marwin Hitz will probably start in goal, with Alexander Manninger dropping to the bench.
• Ragnar Klavan and Jeong-Ho Hong compete for a spot at centre-back.
• Jan Moravek returns from suspension, but could be left out for the more-defensive-minded Kevin Vogt.

Match Facts

• Bayern have won 25 of their last 28 matches in the Bundesliga.
• Bayern have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga.
• Bayern have won their last 6 matches against Augsburg in all competitions.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Augsburg’s last 7 games in the Bundesliga.
• Augsburg have lost 8 of their last 9 away matches in the Bundesliga.
• Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 matches against Augsburg in all competitions.
• Bayern have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Augsburg in all competitions.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bayern’s last 3 games in the Bundesliga.
• Augsburg have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches in the Bundesliga.

Prediction

• Bayern top the table and want to keep that spot with another home win in this “Bayern-Derby”. Their injury problems in midfield have eased recently and manager Pep Guardiola has several options in most positions.
• Augsburg are full of confidence after a win against Mainz last weekend, but they need to improve defensively to keep the game close against Bayern.
• Expect Bayern to dominate the game in all areas.

Bayern Munich 3 - 0 Augsburg