Bayern Munich will welcome Augsburg to the Allianz Arena on Friday evening in Bundesliga’s Matchday 11 fixture, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM UK time.

The league leaders aim to maintain their unbeaten status against a struggling Augsburg side.

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The Bavarians enter the match in commanding form, having won their last four Bundesliga matches and currently sitting atop the table with 26 points from 30 possible.

Their recent defensive prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the team securing consecutive 1-0 victories.

Since their 4-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League on October 23, Bayern have shown remarkable resilience, winning five straight matches without conceding.

Augsburg, positioned 13th in the table with 12 points, arrive at the Allianz Arena amid an encouraging unbeaten run of four matches.

However, their away form remains a significant concern, having lost seven of their last eight road fixtures in the top flight.

The visitors’ defensive vulnerabilities are evident in their statistics, having conceded 20 goals this season – the fourth-worst defensive record in the Bundesliga.

Bayern’s home record this season has been formidable, with the team winning nine and drawing two of their last 11 matches at the Allianz Arena.

They’ve been particularly impressive in attack, scoring 20 goals in six home fixtures while maintaining a solid defensive record of just three goals conceded.

Team News

Bayern Munich will be without key defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha until January 2025.

Aleksandar Pavlovic is nearing recovery from a collarbone injury but remains doubtful for Friday’s match.

The hosts will also miss Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic, and goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.

Augsburg continue to be without defender Reece Oxford due to long COVID, while midfielders Tim Breithaupt and Fredrik Jensen are sidelined until early December.

Predicted Line-ups

Bayern Munich:(4-2-3-1)

Neuer;

Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Davies;

Kimmich, Goretzka;

Olise, Musiala, Coman;

Kane

Augsburg: (3-5-2)

Labrovic;

Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Schlotterbeck;

Wolf, Onyeka, Jakic, Maier, Giannoulis;

Claude-Maurice, Tietz

Prediction

Despite Bayern’s recent narrow victories, their attacking capabilities and strong home record make them clear favorites.

While Augsburg’s recent unbeaten run shows improvement, their poor away form and defensive struggles suggest they’ll face a significant challenge at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern’s superior quality across the pitch, combined with their tactical discipline under pressure, should prove decisive.

• Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Augsburg