Bayern Munich-Augsburg Statistical Preview

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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