Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Bundesliga match.
Bayern Munich’s recent dip in form has opened the door for Bayer 04 Leverkusen to narrow the gap in the title race to just six points. With the Bundesliga crown still very much in play, the next test for Bayern Munich comes against Augsburg, a team currently riding a seven-match unbeaten streak.
Augsburg
That said, Augsburg were somewhat fortunate to extend that run in their previous outing. They drew with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, one of the league’s struggling sides, but failed to impress in xG. The squad managed just 0.69 xG compared to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim’s 1.74, conceding 13 shots in the process. Such defensive vulnerabilities are unlikely to go unpunished against a side of Bayern Munich’s level.
Bayern Munich
The visitors are showing signs of renewed sharpness. While their 3:2 win over St. Pauli following the international break may appear hard-fought, the underlying statistics suggest otherwise. The team registered 19 shots and 3.53 xG, while limiting their opponents to just 10 efforts and 0.94 xG. Star striker Harry Kane was decisive once again, finding the net and laying on an assist.
Augsburg vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Bayern Munich have scored at least twice in six of their last seven matches. In the reverse fixture, they put three unanswered goals past Augsburg. A similar outcome looks likely here, making the away side’s individual goal tally an appealing market.
