FC Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich preview: Champions eye revenge against Bavarian neighbours

Here's our preview for the clash between FC Augsburg and Bayern Munich, with team news and predicted lineups included.

By Rune Gjerulff · Bulinews

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Bayern Munich visit FC Augsburg looking to avenge their only Bundesliga defeat from last season.
Augsburg sit fourth in the Bundesliga table, while Bayern are second, two points behind Borussia Dortmund.
Manuel Baum will be without injured trio Steve Mounié, Tim Breithaupt, and Noahkai Banks.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich travel to face Bavarian neighbors FC Augsburg on Saturday seeking retribution after suffering their sole Bundesliga loss of last season against them. Augsburg enter the match in fourth place under manager Manuel Baum, while Vincent Kompany's Bayern side sit in second place, trailing leaders Borussia Dortmund by two points.

Augsburg will miss injured players Steve Mounié, Tim Breithaupt, and Noahkai Banks, though Anton Kade returns from a muscle issue. For Bayern, Jamal Musiala is the only confirmed absentee due to a thigh injury, leaving stars Harry Kane and Michael Olise available to lead the attack.

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