Bayern Munich have not been sitting pretty at the summit of the Bundesliga after the first few weeks and a shock draw away at Schalke left their fans shaking their heads. That goalless result put an end to their crazy scoring run but it only made the team hungrier for the games that followed. Against Bodø Glimt, Elversberg and Union Berlin they banged in fourteen goals total and the Berlin side got the worst of it with a heavy 0-7 beating. Harry Kane used the international break to add more goals to his tally and his Golden Ball chances are looking stronger than ever. Now the talk in the streets is how this attacking machine under Vincent Kompany will handle the next challenge.
Team Form
- Bayern have scored freely in their last three outings and look ready to light up the scoreboard again at home.
- Augsburg have netted at least two goals in all five league matches so far and they never go down without a fight.
- The visitors lost a two-goal lead against Werder Bremen in their last game before the break showing both their attacking threat and defensive lapses.
Augsburg may have started the season level on points with the leaders but that loss in Bremen showed they still have work to do. Their style is not always pretty yet the results in front of goal speak for themselves and they will fancy their chances of grabbing one or two at the Allianz Arena. Bayern on their part love a high-scoring affair and rarely hold back when playing in front of their own fans.
Tactical Analysis
- Bayern press high and create plenty of chances through quick transitions led by Kane and the midfield creators.
- Augsburg rely on set pieces and counter attacks where their forwards can punish any loose defending.
- Both sides have shown weakness at the back which opens the door for an open game with end-to-end action.
The clash promises plenty of goals because neither team likes to sit deep and the home side will push for an early lead. Augsburg know they must score to have any hope and that suits Bayern who thrive when games turn into shootouts. Expect long balls, fast breaks and moments that will have fans on their feet from the first whistle.
Betting Proposal
After looking at the attacking records and the way both teams play it is clear this match will deliver goals. The types point to a high-scoring encounter where the total will sail past four and a half goals. Back over 4.5 goals at odds of 1.90.
