Bayern Munich have made a blistering start to the season under Vincent Kompany in 2024-25.
The Bavarian club already sit top of the Bundesliga standings, but they are only ahead of RB Leipzig on goal difference. Despite that, Bayern have been excellent in the final third this term, netting a staggering 29 goals in their eight matches.
Union Berlin will be the visitors to Munich on Saturday, as they chase a third win in four. The away team has lost just once in eight matches this term, and they currently boast the second best defensive record in the German top flight.
Odds
Bayern Munich will be well supported on the moneyline to continue their excellent run of form. An away win for Union is a huge outside selection at +1300.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | -520 |
| Draw | +697 |
| Union Berlin | +1300 |
Union Winless Against Bayern Munich
| Total | Bayern Munich | Union Berlin | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Bundesliga Games | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Goals | 36 | 28 | 8 |
Bayern Munich have avoided defeat in their ten matches against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.
The Bavarian club is the only team that Union have played more than twice without gaining a victory.
The size of their task this weekend is echoed by the fact that they have picked up just three points from a possible 30 against the Bavarians.
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Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin Key Stats
- Kompany has picked up 20 points from his opening eight league matches; the most since Carlo Ancelotti in 2016.
- Union Berlin have only picked up more points from their opening eight in 2022-23.
- Bayern and Union are ranked third and second, respectively, in terms of the best defensive teams in the Bundesliga this season.
Bayern Munich Team News
Kompany has no fresh injury concerns for the home match against Union this weekend. Aleksandar Pavlovic and Sacha Boey aren’t expected to return until December, while Josip Stanisic is out until mid-November.
Possible Lineup
Manuel Neuer (GK); Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Eric Dier, Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, Joao Palhinha, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane
Union Berlin Team News
Union will be without three key midfielders this weekend, with Lucas Tousart, Ivan Prtajin, and Yannic Stein all missing for the trip to the Allianz Arena. Josip Juranovic could return from injury against Bayern.
Possible Lineup
Frederik Ronnow (GK); Diego Leite, Kevin Vogt, Danilho Doekhi, Christopher Trimmel, Aljoscha Kemlein, Rani Khedira, Tom Rothe, Jeong Woo-Yeong, Kevin Volland, Yorbe Vertessen
Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin Prediction
Union’s defensive record is eye-catching this season, but they offer very little offensive threat.
The visitors have scored the third-lowest number of goals in the Bundesliga this term, meaning that Bayern will likely out-score their rivals and comfortably take maximum points at the Allianz Arena.
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