Bayern’s Defensive Masterclass
Ahead of their match against Augsburg, FC Bayern has been in good form defensively. The 1-0 victory against St. Pauli meant FCB have kept a clean sheet now for five successive matches in all competitions-the last time this happened was in 2016 during Carlo Ancelotti’s era. This is not an accident. Bayern has conceded only one big chance this season in the last four Bundesliga matches and is still the best in the league at limiting opponent chances.
Bayern clean sheet streak
Record at Bayern for Vincent Kompany
The managerial start of Vincent Kompany at Bayern has been absolutely historic. He has garnered 26 points in his first 10 Bundesliga matches, matching the best start in club history with Pep Guardiola (2013) and Branko Zebec (1968).
Vincent Kompany Bayern record
Home Fortress vs. Augsburg’s Away Struggles
Bayern have truly been kings of the Allianz Arena this season. This match marks their 17th home game in all competitions this season. They have only lost once with 14 wins and two draws. On the other hand, Augsburg falters away from home. They have the worst away record in the Bundesliga this season with just one point they earn on the road after seven matches, scoring just two goals.
Key Phrases: Bayern home record, Augsburg away form
Bayern Extend The Advantage
Thanks to Leipzig’s draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach in the week, Bayern sits five points clear at the summit of the Bundesliga-the biggest differential at this stage of the season for nine years and the biggest since that swashbuckling 2015/16 campaign under Guardiola.
Key Phrase: Bayern Bundesliga lead
Bayern Dominant Over Augsburg at Allianz Arena
Bayern’s home record against Augsburg is phenomenal, having won 12 of their 14 matches at the Allianz Arena. Since their solitary defeat in May 2015, Bayern have gone unbeaten in 10 home games against their Bavarian neighbors, notching nine victories in the process.
Key Phrase: Bayern vs. Augsburg head-to-head
Jamal Musiala’s Goal Streak to Continue?
Jamal Musiala is in red-hot form, with six goals in his last five appearances. Yet to score against Augsburg or net a home league goal this season, he ended his Allianz Arena drought in the Champions League against Benfica. He’ll look to break his Bundesliga duck against Augsburg on Friday.
