Augsburg vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news

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Augsburg and Bayern Munich go head-to-head in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Both sides will be searching for a positive start to their Bundesliga campaigns, with Bayern Munich looking to defend their title and Augsburg aiming to establish themselves under new management at the WWK Arena.Augsburg vs Bayern Munich – Match Preview and Team NewsDate: 30th August, Saturday.Kick-off: 5:30pm BST.Venue: WWK Arena.Augsburg Team NewsAugsburg have benefited from several summer arrivals and a change in tactical direction with Sandro Wagner taking over as head coach. The squad features a mix of experienced Bundesliga players and promising young talents, aiming to establish themselves comfortably mid-table.There are no notable fresh injury concerns listed for the match other than the ones that were present last week, and Wagner is expected to field a familiar starting XI.Bayern Munich Team NewsVincent Kompany will likely go with the same team that started last week’s 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.No new injuries were reported after last week’s season opener or the midweek DFB-Pokal clash against Wehen Wiesbaden.There is a chance that Vincent Kompany might rotate his squad as Luis Diaz, Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Harry Kane, Joshua Kimmich, Jonas Urbig, and Jonathan Tah all started in both games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});FormAugsburg: WWSandro Wagner’s side made a perfect start to the season with an impressive 3-1 victory away to SC Freiburg on the opening day.The new head coach’s tactical innovations were evident as Augsburg deployed a system without a recognised striker, using Mert Kömür and Elias Saad as twin number 10s Currently sitting third in the Bundesliga table, the Fuggerstädter will look to build momentum.Bayern Munich: WWVincent Kompany’s side opened their title defence in devastating fashion with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig. Harry Kane scored a hat-trick and Michael Olise netted a brace in the dominant display. The reigning champions currently sit top of the Bundesliga table with a perfect record, having scored six goals without reply in their opener. Bayern also won 3-2 against Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal in midweek courtesy of Kane’s 94th-minute winner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Predicted LineupsAugsburg: Dahmen;Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Schlotterbeck; Irie, Jakic, Fellhauer, Wolf; Saad, Masengo; Kömür.Bayern Munich: Neuer, Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise; Gnabry, Kane, DiazHow to Watch Augsburg vs Bayern Munich?UK fans can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football.Read Also – UEFA Champions League draw and fixtures in full for 2025/26See More – Guehi stance on Liverpool move unchanged despite rival interestSubscribe to our social channels:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Augsburg vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.