Bayern Munich Hosts Augsburg in Crucial Bundesliga Match: Here’s How to Watch and What to Expect

The Bundesliga returns to action after the international break with a highly anticipated match as league leaders Bayern Munich host mid-table Augsburg at the Allianz Arena on Friday, November 22. The kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. CET, which translates to 2:30 p.m. ET or 11:30 a.m. PT in the US, 7:30 p.m. GMT in the UK, and 6:30 a.m. AEDT in Australia on Saturday morning.

Bayern Munich, currently boasting a five-point lead over second-place RB Leipzig, are looking to maintain their strong form despite an unconvincing 1-0 victory over St. Pauli in their last match. Augsburg, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency but have managed to avoid defeat in five of their last six matches across all competitions, including a goalless draw against Hoffenheim.

In terms of team news, Bayern Munich face several injury concerns. Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic, and Aleksandar Pavlovic are ruled out, while Joao Palhinha and Mathys Tel will also miss the game due to injuries. There is also uncertainty over the availability of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who is in doubt, and his backup Sven Ulreich, who is out for personal reasons.

For fans looking to watch the match, ESPN holds the broadcast rights in the US and will stream the game live via its ESPN Plus service. In the UK, the match will be shown on Sky Sports Mix, and viewers can stream it via the Sky Go app or a Now Sports membership. Canadian fans can watch on DAZN, while Australian viewers can tune in on BeIN Sports.

Predicted lineups for Bayern Munich suggest a strong starting eleven, with Neuer or his replacement in goal, a defense likely featuring Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, and Alphonso Davies. The midfield could include Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka, with Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, and Harry Kane forming the attacking quartet.