Bayern Munich faces Augsburg in a Bavarian derby at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.
Bayern aims to maintain their unbeaten Bundesliga streak and solidify their position at the top, while Augsburg is striving to avoid the relegation play-off zone.
Bayern Munich vs Augsburg – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 24th January.
- Kick-off: 2:30pm BST.
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich.
Bayern Munich Team News
Coach Vincent Kompany heads into Matchday 19 with a weakened defense. Josip Stanišić is out with an ankle injury, while Konrad Laimer is sidelined due to a calf issue. Additionally, a squad-wide virus has ruled out Dayot Upamecano and Sacha Boey, leaving Bayern short on defensive options.
Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that Upamecano’s illness will prevent him from playing. Therefore, Kompany is likely to pair Jonathan Tah and Kim Min-jae in central defense. Reports suggest that Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl are also doubtful after missing Friday’s training and will undergo late fitness tests.
On a positive note, Nicolas Jackson has returned to full training after winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, providing Kompany with a valuable attacking option.
Augsburg Team News
Augsburg faces its own defensive challenges, with captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (knee) and Chrislain Matsima (thigh) out for this match. Additionally, Noahkai Banks is suspended.
Midfielder Kristijan Jakić is also a concern due to a calf issue and will undergo a late fitness test, possibly forcing coach Baum to make changes in central midfield.
Form
Bayern Munich
Bayern is having an outstanding Bundesliga season, leading the table with 16 wins, two draws, and no losses from 18 games, scoring 71 goals and allowing only 14. In 2026, Bayern has won all four competitive matches with a total score of 18–3, including a 5–1 victory against RB Leipzig and a 2–0 Champions League win over Union Saint-Gilloise with two goals from Harry Kane.
Augsburg
Augsburg, on the other hand, is in 15th place with four wins, four draws, and ten losses, just three points above the relegation play-off zone. Their start to 2026 has been tough, including a 4–0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach and home draws against Union Berlin (1–1) and Freiburg (2–2), extending their winless streak to five matches.
Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Bischof, Tah, Kim, Ito; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane
Augsburg: Dahmen; Keitel, Schlotterbeck, Zesiger; Fellhauer, Rexhbecaj, Massengo, Giannoulis; Rieder, Claude-Maurice; Gregoritsch
How to Watch Bayern Munich vs Augsburg?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast on Bundesliga rights holders, including Sky Sports, with streaming options available via DAZN and Disney+.
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