Bayern Munich vs Augsburg Prediction & Betting Tips (24 January)

Without any real competition across the Rhine, Bayern Munich should win, barring a huge cataclysm, a new German championship title within a few months. It must be said that Vincent Kompany's gang relegated their first pursuer, Borussia Dortmund, to 11 points even before this 19th day and they continue to beat practically all their opponents. Indeed, the Bavarians won 16 of their first 18 matches and they have been flawless since the restart with successes against Wolfsburg 8-1, Cologne 1-3 and finally Leipzig 1-5 last weekend. This week, Bayern will face Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League where they are aiming for a close lead in the league phase. If their neighbor is racing in the Bundesliga, we are far from being able to say the same for this Augsburg team which will above all have to concentrate all its forces to maintain its position.

This team is only in 15th position in this Bundesliga with a meager cushion of 3 points over the first relegation at the start of this return phase. In search of new success since December 6, Sandro Wagner's men started 2026 with a slap in the face received by Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0. Since then, they have had to settle for 2 draws against Union Berlin 1-1 and Friborg 2-2.

Recent winner of the CAN with Senegal, striker Jackson (3 goals) should be back this weekend. The long-term absentee Musiala and the very experienced midfielder Kimmich have returned to the field in recent days. On the other hand, the full-backs Stanisic, Davies and Boey are all on the floor. Coming out injured on the last day, German international Goretzka is doubtful. On the other hand, we should find in this team the excellent Harry Kane (21 goals, 4 assists in the Bundesliga) who still holds 1st place in the Bundesliga scorers rankings. The Colombian Luiz Diaz (9 goals, 9 assists) and the Tricolore Olise (10 goals, 13 assists) are also successful this season. Augsburg, for its part, will make the short trip to the Allianz Arena without the Dutch central defender Gouweleeuw and his tricolor counterpart Matsima (ex-Monaco) which are in the hands of the local medical staff. In addition, another member of the hinge, Noakhai Banks, will be absent since he is suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards.

Finally, midfielder Jakic is uncertain after coming off injured during the break on the last day. On the other hand, the Swiss Rieder (ex-Rennes, 3 goals) and the ex-Lorient player Claude-Maurice, who remains on 2 goals scored in the last 2 days, are there. During the winter transfer window, Austrian striker Gregoritsch (ex Freiburg) was loaned by Brondby. In the opposite direction, defender Bauer was loaned to Arminia Bielefeld and striker Tietz left for Mainz. The probable line-ups for Bayern Munich - Augsburg:Bayern Munich: Neuer - Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Ito - Bischof, Pavlovic - Olise, Karl (or Gnabry), Luis Diaz - Kane.Augsburg: Dahmen - Keitel, Schlotterbeck, Zesiger - Kade, Fellhauer, Maier, Massengo, Pedersen - Rieder, Komur, Claude-Maurice.