Key Highlights
- Augsburg faces a challenging match against Bayern Munich in their upcoming Bundesliga game.
- The match is set for Saturday and will be an important test for Augsburg as they battle to avoid relegation.
- Bayern Munich, currently leading the league, will host Augsburg, with Michael Gregoritsch hoping to score his first goal against them.
- Despite facing a tough opponent, Augsburg’s coach Manuel Baum emphasizes the need for his team to show resilience and disrupt Bayern’s game.
Augsburg’s Struggle in Bundesliga
Augsburg finds itself in a precarious position as they prepare for their upcoming match against Bayern Munich. Currently, Augsburg is 16th in the Bundesliga table with only 16 points, making them one of the teams fighting to avoid relegation. This makes the upcoming game against the reigning champions an absolute must-win scenario.
Manuel Baum, coach of Augsburg, acknowledges the difficulty ahead: “We face a crucial challenge,” he states. His team will be looking to upset Bayern Munich and disrupt their unbeaten record in the league.
Bayern Munich’s Dominance
On the other side of this Derby, Bayern Munich continues its impressive run at the top of the Bundesliga standings. They are currently 18 points ahead of second-placed Dortmund, showcasing their dominance both domestically and in European competitions.
Their recent performance has been nothing short of stellar. Bayern’s defense remains impenetrable, conceding just 14 goals in 18 matches this season. Their offense, however, has been equally potent, scoring an impressive 71 goals so far.
Key Players and Injuries
Several key players will be crucial for both sides. For Augsburg, Michael Gregoritsch hopes to break his goal drought against Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, for Bayern Munich, star player Konrad Laimer remains in excellent form after securing a victory in the Champions League.
Despite their success, Bayern’s lineup faces some setbacks.
Marcel Sabitzer is out due to injury and will miss the match against Union Berlin on Saturday. Dortmund also has its own concerns with Nikolas Veratschnig unavailable for the same game.
Upcoming Schedule
The weekend brings a packed schedule of matches across the Bundesliga, with Augsburg’s game against Bayern Munich set for 15:30 CET on Saturday, January 24th. Other notable fixtures include Mainz hosting Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim playing at Frankfurt.
The full fixture list reads as follows:
– St. Pauli vs.
HSV (00:00 CET)
– Bayern Munich vs. Augsburg (15:30 CET)
– Leverkusen vs. Bremen (15:30 CET)
– Frankfurt vs.
Hoffenheim (15:30 CET)
– Mainz vs. Wolfsburg (15:30 CET)
– Leipzig vs. Union Berlin (18:30 CET)
– Mönchengladbach vs.
Stuttgart (15:30 CET)
– Stuttgart vs. Freiburg (17:30 CET)
– Köln vs. TSG (17:30 CET)
The current Bundesliga table stands as follows:
| Position | Team | Sp | S | U | N | Diff | Pt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | FC Bayern München | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 71:14 | 50 |
| 2. | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 35:17 | 39 |
| 3. | TSG Hoffenheim | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 35:21 | 33 |
| 4. | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 33:26 | 33 |
| 5. | RB Leipzig | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 33:24 | 32 |
| 6. | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 34:25 | 29 |
| 7. | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38:39 | 27 |
| 8. | SC Freiburg | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 29:31 | 24 |
| 9. | FC Augsburg | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 20:35 | 16 |
| 10. | FC St.
Pauli |
18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16:31 | 13 |
| 11. | Borussia M’Gladbach | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 23:29 | 20 |
| 12. | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27:38 | 19 |
| 13. | Hamburger SV | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17:27 | 18 |
| 14. | SV Werder Bremen | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21:34 | 18 |
| 15. | FC Augsburg | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 17:39 | 13 |
| 16. | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18:31 | 12 |
The Derby between Augsburg and Bayern Munich promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams bringing their best form to the field. The results of this match could significantly impact the Bundesliga standings.
