Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 18, 2026
On September 18, 2026, the 4th round of the German Bundesliga will feature a clash between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin. Everyone expects nothing less than a confident home victory.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin: team news and expert analysis
The Munich giants won every domestic competition last season and reached the Champions League semifinals. In the summer, they returned to action with a victory over Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup. However, they dropped points as early as the second round, drawing 0-0 with Schalke. They defeated newcomers Elversberg, but only narrowly, 2-1. In the Champions League, the Germans began at home against Bodø/Glimt—and put on a demolition job.
The Berlin club finished last spring with 39 points in 11th place. In the summer, Lustrinelli, who sensationally led Thun to the Swiss title, took over as head coach. He made his debut at the new club with a victory, though it came in the cup against Eintracht Braunschweig. In the Bundesliga, they played out a 3-3 home draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. But in the second round, they suffered a 0-4 thrashing at the hands of Bayer. They scored against Schalke, but still lost 1-3.
The champions are currently scoring 2.33 goals per game, while conceding several times fewer—just 0.67. The capital club scores 1.33 goals per match, but concedes 3.33.
Previous matches: Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin
Kimmich and company have won eight of their last eleven head-to-head meetings, with the other three ending in draws.
There appear to be no obstacles in the champions' path. We are backing them to win at home with a "-2.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin: key statistics and trends
- Bayern have won five of their last six matches
- 67% of Bayern's matches have ended with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.0
- Union Berlin have lost two rounds in a row
- 67% of Union's matches have ended with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 4.67
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin: possible starting lineups
Bayern Munich play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Neuer – Davies, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer – Pavlovic, Kimmich – Luis Díaz, Braun, Karl – Saibari
Union Berlin play in a 1-4-1-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Raab – Rothe, van den Bosch, Querfeld, Juranović – Kemlein – Schäfer, Khedira, Ebișer – Latte Lath, Ljubičić
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