The Matchday 2 Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Bayern Munich will be held on August 30 at the WWK Arena. Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Augsburg
Sandro Wagner's side emerged victorious in their opening match against Freiburg away (3-1). As a result, Augsburg ended a four-match losing streak in the Bundesliga. Moreover, the club scored more than two goals for the first time in their last 12 league games. They currently have three points and are in the top four of the standings.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga (3 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has scored no more than once in 11 of their last 12 home league matches.
- A maximum of three goals have been scored in 12 of Augsburg's last 14 home Bundesliga games.
Predicted lineup for Augsburg (3-4-3)
Finn Dahmen – Keven Schlotterbeck, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Chrislain Matsima – Dimitris Giannoulis, An-Noah Massengo, Kristijan Jakic, Robin Fellhauer – Marius Wolf, Elias Saad, Mert Kemer.
Forward Samuel Essende is suspended for three matches.
Bayern Munich
In their opening match, Vincent Kompany's team left no chance for Leipzig in a home encounter (6-0). This victory was Bayern's largest in the Bundesliga since the 2023/24 season. Moreover, the team extended their unbeaten run in the league to ten matches (7 wins, 3 draws). In their last three games, the club has not conceded a goal. Additionally, Bayern has scored at least two goals in their last nine consecutive Bundesliga matches. With three points, they lead the standings.
- The team has not lost in their last nine away Bundesliga matches (6 wins, 3 draws).
- The club has scored at least three times in 5 of their last 6 away league matches.
- Bayern has conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 9 away Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Josip Stanisic, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer – Luis Diaz, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise – Harry Kane.
Defenders Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito, as well as midfielder Jamal Musiala, will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Florian Exner (Germany)
Matches – 11 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 18%.
Match Prediction: Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich
At home, Augsburg does not always manage to secure positive results, but they rarely suffer significant defeats. In their last 18 home Bundesliga matches, the club has lost seven times, but none of these losses were by a large margin. Furthermore, Augsburg has conceded more than two goals only three times during this period. The team also started the current season with an away victory.
Bayern rarely drops points on the road, but they had few convincing wins in last season's Bundesliga. In their last 12 away league matches, Vincent Kompany's team only secured a three-goal margin twice, and they failed to win in five of these games. Additionally, in their last seven head-to-head encounters at Augsburg's ground in the Bundesliga, Munich has not won by more than two goals.
I believe the hosts can avoid a heavy defeat in this match. My prediction: Augsburg with a handicap (+2.5)
