"Starting with the hosts, recapturing their Bundesliga crown at a canter last season, Bayern Munich have only continued on a record-breaking domestic romp this time around. Once again romping their way at the top of the table, Vincent Kompany's men open this weekend's fixtures holding an 11-point buffer over the chasing pack. Extending on their remarkable purple patch as they clinched a 2-0 Champions League win at home against Royale Union."
"While South Korean international Kim Min-Jae might have been shown a Champions League red card earlier in the week, the former Napoli defender is free to feature here. Lifting the AFCON with Senegal last week, Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson should return to Kompany's squad on Saturday afternoon. Bagging yet another Champions League brace on Wednesday night and already notching 21 goals in his 18 Bundesliga showdowns this season, England skipper Harry Kane will lead the line in Munich."
"Recently returning from another injury setback, Alphonso Davies should get some more minutes under his belt. Augsburg As for the visitors, while some in Augsburg's camp might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights set on mounting a genuine top-half charge, interim boss Manuel Baum has a major job on his hands in Bavaria. Suffering a late collapse on home soil last time out as they eventually had to settle"
Bayern Munich remain dominant under Vincent Kompany, holding an 11-point lead with 50 points from 18 Bundesliga matches and no domestic defeats so far. Bayern recently secured a 2-0 Champions League win at home against Royale Union and have built a fearsome reputation across Europe. England captain Harry Kane has 21 Bundesliga goals in 18 games and is expected to lead the line. Kim Min-Jae is available despite a Champions League red card, Nicolas Jackson should return from AFCON duty, and Alphonso Davies is regaining minutes. Augsburg struggle under interim boss Manuel Baum after a recent late collapse.
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