Augsburg
Bayern MunichAugsburg host Bayern Munich at the WWK Arena in Bundesliga Round 5, with the visitors arriving as the early pace-setters. Bayern sit second on 10 points from four unbeaten matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding just twice.
Augsburg are fourth on seven points after two wins, one draw and one defeat, though they were beaten 3-2 at Werder Bremen last time out. The contrast in recent results gives Bayern the stronger platform, but Augsburg's start means this is more than a routine trip.
Bayern's scoring run meets Augsburg's mixed momentum
Bayern's recent form has been emphatic. They followed a 5-1 win over Stuttgart with a goalless draw at Schalke, then beat Elversberg 2-1, Bodo/Glimt 5-0 in the Champions League and Union Berlin 7-0. In the league they remain unbeaten, with 14 goals in four games.
Augsburg have also shown promise, beating Schalke 3-0 and Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1, but a 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen and the defeat at Werder Bremen have checked their momentum.
Bayern dominate recent meetings but latest went Augsburg's way
Recent meetings have belonged to Bayern. They have won eight of the last 10 against Augsburg, scoring 27 goals across those games. The most recent encounter, however, ended in a 2-1 Augsburg win, and the previous meeting before that was a 3-2 Bayern success. Goals have generally followed: eight of the last 10 produced more than two, and both teams scored in seven.
Musiala out as both sides deal with absences
Bayern's individual form has been led by Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise and Harry Kane, while Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano have also been prominent. Jamal Musiala is unavailable with a muscle injury, and T. Buchmann is out with a knee problem.
Augsburg's stronger recent performers include goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, midfielder Fabian Rieder and striker Michael Gregoritsch, but Noahkai Banks, Tim Breithaupt, S. Mounie and Sima Suso are all missing.
Outlook: Bayern's form gives them the edge
Bayern's attacking output and unbeaten league start make them the form side, and their H2H record reinforces that. Augsburg can take encouragement from their latest win over Bayern and from a home fixture, but they will need to defend better than in the 3-2 loss at Werder Bremen. The game may hinge on whether Bayern's recent scoring run continues against an Augsburg side missing several players.
Augsburg vs Bayern Munich: TV and live streaming
In Germany, Sky Sport and WOW carry the match, with Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 and Sky Sport Top Event among the options. Viewers in the USA can watch on Peacock TV, NBC and Telemundo. In France, beIN Sports provides coverage, while DAZN is available in Portugal and Canada; OneSoccer also covers the game in Canada. In Singapore and Malaysia, beIN Sports 3 carries the match. Coverage is also available in Austria through Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 and Sky Go Austria.