Bayern Munich vs Augsburg: Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: January 24, 2026

Bayern Munich vs Augsburg: Expected Lineup and Team Updates

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Bayern Munich will host Augsburg at the Allianz Arena on Saturday for a Bavarian derby.

The league leaders are looking to continue their unbeaten run and extend their lead at the top. Meanwhile, Augsburg aims to distance themselves from the relegation play-off zone. Bayern is having an impressive season, with 16 wins and two draws from 18 matches. They are unbeaten, scoring 71 goals and conceding only 14.

Vincent Kompany’s team has begun 2026 well, winning four straight competitive matches with a total score of 18–3. This includes a strong 5–1 victory over RB Leipzig and a 2–0 win in the Champions League against Union Saint-Gilloise, where Harry Kane scored twice.

Bayern Munich team news

Bayern heads into Matchday 19 facing several defensive issues. Josip Stanišić (ankle), Konrad Laimer (calf), Dayot Upamecano (illness), and Sacha Boey (illness) are all out, leaving the team short on full-back and centre-back options.

Sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that Upamecano will miss the derby due to a virus affecting the squad. As a result, Kompany is expected to rely on Jonathan Tah and Kim Min-jae as the central defenders.

German media also suggest that Serge Gnabry and young player Lennart Karl might not play, having both missed Friday’s training because of the same illness; they will need to show significant improvement to take part.

On a positive note, Nicolas Jackson has returned to Munich after winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal. He has trained well, providing Kompany with an additional attacking option.