Augsburg vs Bayern Munich: Confirmed Lineups

Saturday’s Bundesliga showdown at the WWK Arena is finally taking shape, and the line‑ups have just been confirmed. It’s a bit of a mixed bag for both sides – Augsburg are missing their usual goal‑poacher Michael Gregoritsch, while Bayern Munich have had to shuffle a few players around after a foot problem sidelined their long‑time keeper.

For Augsburg, the absence of Gregoritsch means the coach has turned to Arjon Ibrahimović up front. The rest of the German side looks pretty familiar: goalkeeper Markus Dahmen between the sticks, a back‑four of Akos Matsima, Philipp Bah and Philipp Brackelmann, with Andreas Seol and Benjamin Ribero guarding the flanks. In midfield you’ll see Philipp Rieder, Tim Behrens, Youssef Massengo and the ever‑energetic Robin Fellhauer. The lone striker slot is filled by Ibrahimović, who will be hoping to find the net after a few quiet weeks.

Bayern, on the other hand, are dealing with a little drama of their own. Manager Vincent Kompany confirmed that veteran keeper Manuel Neuer is nursing a foot issue after a mishap in the recent 2‑2 draw with Augsburg. As a result, the 20‑year‑old German prospect Jonas Urbig is expected to start in the upcoming Champions League fixture – but for this Bundesliga game Bayern have opted to keep Neuer on the bench and trust the reliable Stan Stanišić between the posts.

The defensive line has also seen a tweak: Konrad Laimer drops out, making way for Stanišić to slot in at right‑back. The centre‑backs remain Dayot Upamecano and Joshua Kimmich, while Jamal Tah and Alphonso Davies patrol the full‑back positions. In midfield, Joshua Pavlović partners Kimmich, and the attacking trio of Olise, Saibari and Luis Díaz provides the creative spark. Up front, Bayern keep the ever‑dangerous Harry Kane leading the line.

Both teams will be eager to snag three points – Augsburg looking to bounce back from a recent loss, and Bayern hoping to close the gap on Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table. The only lingering question is whether Neuer’s foot will hold up; if not, Urbig could get his first big‑stage appearance sooner than anyone expected.