Despite the graphical proximity between the Bavarian cities of Munich and Augsburg, one cannot really speak of a derby between Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg, due to the fact that the latter only have a Bundesliga history going back slightly over a decade. So, there is not enough tradition there for that. Nevertheless, Augsburg are now the clear second team in the state, and have made life difficult for Bayern in the past. Last Word on Football brings you our Bayern Munich predicted lineup for the match on Friday.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup Vs FC Augsburg
How Bayern Munich Have Lined Up Recently
Last time out against FC St. Pauli, Bayern began as follows: Manuel Neuer was in goal. Raphael Guerreiro and Alphonso Davies took up their positions on the flanks of the back four. Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano played in the centre of the defence.
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Leon Goretzka joined Joshua Kimmich in the holding midfield positions, as Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman and Harry Kane made up the front four.
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That means that coach Vincent Kompany rotated his previous starting 11 in four positions. Konrad Laimer, Joao Palhinha, Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry were all benched in favour of Guerreiro, Goretzka, Sané and Coman.
Bayern Munich Recent Form and Tactics
The team are now on an amazing run of five consecutive wins in all competitions without conceding. Tactically, little should change, apart from maybe looking for more firepower up front. Bayern have won the last two matches by 1-0 scores.
Bayern Munich Injuries to Consider
Injuries are a major concern since the international break. Sacha Boey will likely be back in the squad though. Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic and Aleksandar Pavlovic remain out for this one.
Kompany admitted in his pre-game press conference that Palhinha will also miss the game alongside Mathys Tel, who got a knock while on international duty. Meanwhile, there is also a potential goalkeeping problem, as Neuer is in doubt for the match and his first backup Sven Ulreich is out for personal reasons.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup Vs FC Augsburg
Neuer, Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies, Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Musiala, Coman, Kane.
