Under Vincent Kompany’s leadership, Bayern Munich’s possession-heavy approach has transformed into relentless attacking pressure, with the team averaging an impressive 72% possession across all competitions. This dominance directly fuels their corner count, with Bayern earning an average of 7.13 corners per match this season. At the Allianz Arena, they’ve hit 5+ corners in all but one game and racked up 7 or more in their last three outings.

Augsburg’s defensive setup frequently concedes ground, allowing opponents to exploit wide areas. They concede an average of 5.08 corners per match, with all but two Bundesliga sides managing at least five against them. On the road, this vulnerability intensifies, with Augsburg surrendering 8 or more corners in two of their four away league fixtures. Notably, Bayern registered 10 and 8 corners in their last two encounters against Augsburg at the Allianz Arena. With such a trend, Bayern’s corner-rich form is expected to continue Friday night.

Summer signing Michael Olise has added a dynamic edge to Bayern’s attacking arsenal. His pace, movement, and sharp instincts in front of goal are undeniable, evidenced by his 2.4 shots per game average this season.

He is averaging 1.76 shots on target per 90 in the Bundesliga, and has now had a shot on target in six of his last seven starts.

Olise has managed 2+ shots in 11 consecutive starts, including standout moments like his two-goal salvo off the bench against Holstein Kiel. Starting against a porous Augsburg defence, Olise should comfortably find opportunities to test the goalkeeper.

Though rarely under defensive duress, Upamecano’s proactive, sometimes overzealous approach results in regular fouling. Averaging 1.13 fouls per game this season, he has committed at least one in 9 of his last 11 outings. Up against Augsburg’s direct style and counter-attacking nature, Upamecano is likely to pick up a foul as he intercepts or halts transitions.

Bayern’s prodigious playmaker, Musiala, is a magnet for defensive attention. His dribbling ability and knack for breaking through defensive lines see him fouled frequently, averaging 2.21 fouls drawn per game.

Musiala has been fouled multiple times in four of his last seven outings, and against an Augsburg midfield committing a total of 13 fouls in their last four matches, he’s poised to continue drawing contact from his opponents.

Midfielder Frank Onyeka has emerged as one of Augsburg’s most combative players, frequently flirting with disciplinary trouble. Entrusted with heavy defensive responsibilities, Onyeka averages a notable 3.5 foul involvements per match, with 1.88 of those being fouls he commits himself.

His aggressive approach has been consistent, recording two or more fouls in each of his last three appearances and in four of his last six. Remarkably, Onyeka is yet to play a game for Augsburg without committing at least one foul.

This tendency isn’t confined to club football; Onyeka’s tenacious style translates to the international stage, where he averages 1.25 fouls per game this season. His physicality is a hallmark of his game, regardless of the opposition.

Against Bayern’s dynamic attacking trio of Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise, Onyeka is likely to be stretched defensively. With such an array of threats to contend with, his propensity for fouling seems almost certain to continue, making multiple fouls from the midfielder a highly probable outcome.

Bayern’s left-back-turned-wing-back, Alphonso Davies, thrives on exploiting space and driving into dangerous areas. His blistering pace and dribbling skill draw consistent defensive attention, with opponents fouling him 1.53 times per game on average.

Davies has been fouled 2+ times in seven of the 11 matches where he has played the full 90 minutes. Against an Augsburg side that will be overwhelmed by Bayern’s width, Davies is poised to rack up his fouls drawn and so backing him to do so just the once seems almost inevitable.

Augsburg, currently the second most ill-disciplined team in the league with 27 yellow cards and an average of 2.7 bookings per match, are almost certain to see multiple bookings once again in their upcoming fixture.

One player particularly prone to finding himself in the referee’s book is Elvis Rexhbeçaj. While he doesn’t commit the highest number of fouls per game, his fouls are often of a cynical nature, making them card-worthy. Despite averaging just 0.44 fouls per game, Rexhbeçaj has remarkably picked up five yellow cards in just nine appearances this season, ranking him as one of the most carded players in the league.

Given his likely responsibility of dealing with Bayern’s attacking trio of Olise, Musiala, and Coman, Rexhbeçaj will have his work cut out for him, and it’s highly probable that his aggressive style of play will earn him another yellow on Friday night.

Bayern’s talisman Harry Kane has netted 17 goals in all competitions this season. Averaging 4 shots per game, with 1.94 on target, Kane consistently outperforms his xG (currently at 7.52 in the league). Against an Augsburg defence conceding 2.8 goals per game on the road, Kane is an overwhelming favourite to find the back of the net.