FC Augsburg host Bayern Munich on Saturday at 15:30 in a Bundesliga top match on the fifth matchday. Manuel Baum's side, sitting fourth with seven points, face the visitors who are second with six points.

Home Fortress Meets Away Record

Since manager Manuel Baum returned, Augsburg have lost just one of their 13 home league games. That 2-5 defeat to VfB Stuttgart in March remains the sole blemish. "Belief, intensity and the right strategies will be decisive," Baum said ahead of the game. Bayern, however, are unbeaten in 28 Bundesliga away matches, the third-longest such run in the club's history. "For Baum, these numbers have no significance," the coach emphasised.

The Fuggerstädter can also draw confidence from the last meeting, a 2-1 win in Munich in January 2026. This season, Augsburg's attack has been particularly potent: with eleven goals in four games, the club is enjoying its best-ever start to a campaign. Michael Gregoritsch is the current top scorer with three goals, but he has yet to score in 14 Bundesliga appearances against Bayern, earning only two points.

Squad News for the Clash

For FC Augsburg, Noahkai Banks is unavailable due to an ankle ligament injury sustained with Germany's U21s. Anton Kade has returned from a muscle injury but is not yet an option for the starting eleven.

Bayern will be without Jamal Musiala as he recovers from a thigh muscle fibre tear, though he completed a running session with direction changes and ball work on Thursday. In sparkling form, however, is Michael Olise. The Frenchman scored a notable free-kick for France against Italy during the international break and has netted ten Bundesliga goals from distance since his arrival, more than any other player in that period. Harry Kane has scored nine from range.

Outlook for the Matchday

A win could see Augsburg leapfrog Bayern and increase the pressure on leaders Borussia Dortmund, who have eight points. Augsburg were held to a 2-2 draw by Hertha BSC in their last outing after leading 2-0, with goals from R. Ribeiro and A. Claude-Maurice. Following the Bayern clash, Augsburg's next fixture is an away trip to face VfL Bochum.

Background and full detail: augsburger-allgemeine.de