Get our Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin prediction, lineups, and betting tips. Explore key odds and bet builder insights ahead of Friday's Bundesliga clash.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Friday 18 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Munich, Allianz Arena |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Fußball Bundesliga, Sky Calcio, Sky Sport Extra |
Bayern Munich host Union Berlin at the Allianz Arena on Friday night, with a win enough to lift Vincent Kompany's side temporarily to the top of the German Bundesliga table.
The hosts have made an unbeaten start to the campaign and arrive as heavy favourites, with Harry Kane leading a forward line that has consistently punished Union Berlin in recent seasons.
Union Berlin, under new head coach Mauro Lustrinelli, have endured a rough opening, following a 3-3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt with back-to-back defeats that shipped seven goals.
Bayern are undefeated in their last 17 matches against Union Berlin in all competitions, and there have been over 2.5 goals in five of their last six meetings against Union Berlin in all competitions.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Form
Bayern sit fourth for form and remain unbeaten this term, with Kane's late winner sealing a 2-1 success at newly promoted Elversberg in gameweek three. The scoring machine keeps humming: Bayern have found the net at least twice in 34 of their last 38 Bundesliga games, and Kane, Musiala and Olise carry the threat.
Union Berlin, by contrast, sit 16th for form and are struggling badly. Die Eisernen have conceded at least three goals in each of their last three Bundesliga matches, and there have been over 2.5 goals in their last nine league outings. Tim Skarke, who has scored in two of his last three Bundesliga appearances, offers a rare bright spot.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Bayern Munich: No reported absentees.
Union Berlin: A. Markgraf (Injured/out), A. Ilic (Injured/out), S. Nsoki (Injured/out), O. Burke (Injured/out), J. Juranovic (Injured/out).
Bayern Munich
Joshua Kimmich is expected to return to the engine room in place of Tom Bischof, while Alphonso Davies should be recalled at left-back. Manuel Neuer keeps his place in goal, and both Jamal Musiala and Luis Diaz are set to come back into the side.
Union Berlin
Andrej Ilic and Josip Juranovic have both been ruled out for the visitors. Tim Skarke could step into the starting XI up top, while Andras Schäfer is pushing hard for a recall in midfield.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Predicted Lineup
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Díaz; Kane
Union Berlin
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Raab; Trimmel, Querfeld, Uduokhai, Rothe; Aebischer, Kemlein, Khedira, Schäfer; Skarke, Lath
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Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Key Stats & Match Facts
Bayern have won 14 of their last 17 matches in the Bundesliga.
Bayern have kept a clean sheet in their last five home matches against Union Berlin in all competitions.
Union Berlin have conceded at least three goals in each of their last three Bundesliga matches.
Bayern Munich have had 9+ corners in each of their last three Bundesliga matches.
Bayern Munich have scored 2+ goals in four out of five matches vs Union Berlin (Bundesliga).
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the makings of a comfortable home win. Our prediction is a 4-0 Bayern Munich victory, with the hosts overwhelming a Union Berlin side that has leaked goals at an alarming rate. Kane looks the likeliest to get on the scoresheet again given his record against these opponents.
Best Bets
Back 'No' in the Both Teams To Score market. Union Berlin are projected to muster just 0.65 goals, and Bayern have kept a clean sheet in their last five home meetings with these opponents across all competitions, pointing firmly towards the visitors failing to score.
Back Under 5.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total of 4.79 goals sits comfortably below the line, and the implied probability of 65.3% gives this selection strong value. Even with Bayern in ruthless mood, the goals look set to stay beneath 5.5.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on Bayern's dominance: Harry Kane to score anytime, Kane over 2.5 shots, over 7.5 total home corners, and over 3.5 goals in the fixture.
Kane has scored in four of his last five appearances against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, so backing him to find the net again is the natural place to start.
The England captain has also attempted three or more shots in five of his last five outings against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, making over 2.5 shots a solid second leg.
Bayern have had nine or more corners in each of their last three Bundesliga matches, so over 7.5 home corners fits their pattern of relentless pressure.
There have been four or more goals in each of Union Berlin's last three Bundesliga games, so over 3.5 goals in this fixture rounds off the ticket nicely.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 9/5 and is as short as 31/20 elsewhere.
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Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Talking Points
There is history to be made in Munich on Friday. Harry Kane arrives on 99 goals in 97 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern, one strike short of a century for the club, and few opponents suit him better given his record against these visitors. Bayern also head in having won nine consecutive Bundesliga games on Friday nights, one shy of the all-time record for consecutive Friday victories, and there is little in Union Berlin's leaky recent form to suggest that run is under threat. Around 2,400 travelling supporters will make the trip to the Allianz Arena, where Bayern will also don their special Oktoberfest kit for the occasion.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Predictions FAQs
When is the Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin German Bundesliga game?
The match takes place on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:30 UK time.
Where is Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin being played?
The match is being played at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Where can I watch Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Fußball Bundesliga, Sky Calcio, and Sky Sport Extra.
What competition is Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin in?
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin is a German Bundesliga fixture.
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