Bayern vs Augsburg

The Allianz Arena prepares for a high-stakes Bavarian Derby today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, as league leaders Bayern Munich look to extend their historic unbeaten run against a struggling FC Augsburg. Kick-off is set for 15:30 CET (14:30 GMT / 09:30 ET).

Vincent Kompany’s side is currently shattering Bundesliga records, sitting in 1st place with 50 points (16 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses). They are 11 points clear of second-placed Dortmund and are on pace to surpass the league's all-time points record. Augsburg, meanwhile, find themselves in 15th place (16 points), just three points above the relegation play-off spot and winless in their last five matches.

Match Information

Bayern Munich: Navigating a Defensive Virus

Despite their dominance, Bayern arrives at the derby with a "medical emergency" in defense. A viral infection has swept through the squad this week, leaving Vincent Kompany with very few natural options at the back.

Team News and Selection:

• The Illness: Dayot Upamecano and Sacha Boey have been ruled out due to the virus. Kompany noted that "Upa will be in bed for a few more days."

   
   

   

• Injury Woes: Josip Stanišić (ankle) and Konrad Laimer (calf) are also sidelined, leaving the right-back position particularly vulnerable.

   

   

• AFCON Hero Returns: Nicolas Jackson returns to the squad today fresh from winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal. He is expected to be on the bench.

   

   

• Key Returns: Jamal Musiala is fully fit after a long-term layoff and is pushing for a start, while Hiroki Ito is ready to step into the makeshift backline.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Guerreiro, Tah, Kim, Ito; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Díaz; Kane.

Augsburg: Defensive Depletion

Manuel Baum, recently re-installed as head coach following the dismissal of Sandro Wagner in November, faces a daunting task. Like Bayern, his defensive unit is decimated, but without the squad depth to absorb the losses.

Team News and Selection:

• Captain Out: Talismanic captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw remains out with a knee injury. He is joined on the sidelines by Chrislain Matsima (thigh).

   

   

• Suspension: Noahkai Banks is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

   

   

• The "Jakić" Doubt: Midfielder Kristijan Jakić faces a late fitness test on a calf problem. If he fails, the midfield will need a total reshuffle.

   

   

• Attacking Threat: Michael Gregoritsch leads the line, supported by the creative Fabian Rieder, who has been one of the few bright spots for the Fuggerstädter this term.

   

   

• Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Dahmen; Keitel, Schlotterbeck, Zesiger; Fellhauer, Rexhbecaj, Massengo, Giannoulis; Rieder, Claude-Maurice; Gregoritsch.

   

   

? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats

• Unstoppable Offense: Bayern is currently on track to score 134 goals this season, which would shatter the 1971-72 record of 101.

   

   

• Derby Dominance: Bayern has won 18 of their last 20 Bundesliga matches. The reverse fixture earlier this season was a narrow 3–2 win for Bayern.

   
   

   

• Home Fortress: The Bavarians have won 12 of their 13 matches at the Allianz Arena in all competitions this season.

   

   

• Augsburg's Away Blues: Augsburg has lost five of their last six away trips and has struggled to find the net, failing to score in three of those five games.

   

   

Tactical Analysis and Prediction

Bayern’s tactical approach today will be dictated by their makeshift defense. Expect Joshua Kimmich or Raphaël Guerreiro to play more conservative roles to protect the center-back duo of Jonathan Tah and Kim Min-jae. However, with Michael Olise (10 goals, 13 assists) and Harry Kane (21 league goals) in peak form, the offensive output likely won't slow down.

Augsburg will likely park the bus and hope to exploit Bayern's lack of natural full-backs on the counter. However, given their own defensive absences (Gouweleeuw and Matsima), they may lack the structural integrity to withstand Bayern's relentless wing play from Luis Díaz and Olise.

Final Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 4–0 Augsburg