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Bayern Munich Face Augsburg For The Second Time In The Week

By Kiran Thakare

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 24: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, Renato Sanches, Arturo Vidal and Jerome Boateng (5thR-L) of FC Bayern Muenchen warm up during a training session at the club's Saebener Strasse training ground on October 24, 2016 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by A. Beier/Getty Images for FC Bayern)
MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 24: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, Renato Sanches, Arturo Vidal and Jerome Boateng (5thR-L) of FC Bayern Muenchen warm up during a training session at the club's Saebener Strasse training ground on October 24, 2016 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by A. Beier/Getty Images for FC Bayern) /
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Bayern Munich gear up to face Augsburg for the second time in the week, as the two sides now face in Bundesliga.

The German Champions hosted Augsburg for DFB Pokal game on Wednesday. Bayern Munich eased to a 3-1 win on Wednesday and will be looking to continue the good run on Saturday. The Bavarian derby remains important for Bayern as they look to consolidate their position at the top of the league table.

Bayern have been enduring  a good run of form after the draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. They

MUNICH, GERMANY – OCTOBER 26: David Alaba (C) of Muenchen celebrate with his team mates after he scores the third goal during the DFB Cup second round match between Bayern Muenchen and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on October 26, 2016 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by A. Beier/Getty Images for FC Bayern)
MUNICH, GERMANY – OCTOBER 26: David Alaba (C) of Muenchen celebrate with his team mates after he scores the third goal during the DFB Cup second round match between Bayern Muenchen and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on October 26, 2016 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by A. Beier/Getty Images for FC Bayern) /

have won three games in a row in all competions. Carlo Ancelloti’s men clinched an important win over Borussia Mönchengladbach last week in Bundesliga. They remain two points ahead second placed RB Leipzig.

On the other hand, Augsburg have been poor this term in Bundesliga. They are currently sitting on 12th place in Bundesliga. Augsburg have been without a win in their last four games in all competitions. The Bavarian team would be looking to get one over Bayern in the derby.

Team News-

Bayern Munich were boosted with the return of Holger Badstuber on Wednesday. The German defender came on as a half time substitute against Augsburg, returning from a lengthy layoff from injury. Ancelloti confimed that he has a full squad to choose expect Franck Ribery and Rafinha.

The French winger has been training individually to get back to fitness after being out for more than a week. Rafinha suffered an injury against Gladbach last Sunday. The Italian manager is likely to recall all senior players after resting them for the midweek clash.

Predicted XI

Bayern Munich- Manuel Neuer; David Alaba, Javi Martinez, Mats Hummels, Philip Lahm; Xabi Alonso, Thiago, Arturo Vidal; Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski, Douglas Costa

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Opposition Focus

Bayern cannot afford to slip up as the teams behind them can pounce on it easily. Augsburg have been poor as they have not scored more than one goal at home. They have failed to keep a cleansheet at home. The visiting side will be looking to put pressure on the leaky defence of Augsburg straighaway.

Augsburg have poor going forward as they scored 7 goals in Bundesliga. Bayern defenders have been leaking goals frequently this year. They will have to be aware of Dong Won ji as the Korean forward can hurt them with his clever runs.

Prediction

Bayern Munich 3-0 Augsburg- The German Champions have not looked completely dominate in Bundesliga this year. They have been in form in last few games and will be too good to handle for Augsburg.

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