Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin prediction
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Bayern have started the Bundesliga with aplomb as they try to reclaim the title they lost to a historic Leverkusen team last season. Along with RB Leipzig they are the only unbeaten teams in the league coming into this 9th round of fixtures and they share a similar record atop the standings (6W, 2D). With Leipzig travelling away to Dortmund, this match offers the Bavarians to create some separation at the top. Kompany’s charges made light work of Mainz in their DFB Pokal midweek encounter and will look to do the same here
Union Berlin have also had a relatively solid start to the Bundesliga season. They sit 4th on the log tied with 3rd placed Leverkusen with 15 points. They have nevertheless looked shaky in the last week drawing at home to Frankfurt in their last league match before suffering a shock cup exit in midweek away at lower league outfit Armenia Bielefeld. This game presents them with a litmus test of their high aspirations for this season.
There is so much riding on this match. Not only is it a local derby here but both teams are keying on the match to underline their respective ambitions for this season. That said, it is difficult to see anything beyond a Bayern win here. They have been on fire in the domestic league. We are therefore picking Bayern to win at halftime and fulltime as our opening Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin prediction for this match
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Main Tip: HT/FT – Bayern/Bayern
Our Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Predictions
According to the statistics and the odds of the bookmakers, we suggest the following tips:
Prediction 1: HT/FT – Bayern/ Bayern
Here are 3 reasons why we are backing Bayern to win this game at halftime and fulltime
- They have dominated this encounter winning 8 of the last 11 meetings
- Each of the last 5 straight wins in their H2H saw them lead at halftime and fulltime
- Bayern have been terrific at home winning 6 of the last 7 home games and leading at halftime in 5 of them
Odds for this bet
1Win offers competitive odds for the bet “HT/FT – Bayern/ Bayern”
The odd of 1.53 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 65% chance that Bayern will lead this match at halftime and win at fulltime
Odds comparison for HT/FT – Bayern/ Bayern
1Win – odd 1.53
Bet365 – odd 1.50
Prediction 2: 1st Half Over 1.5 Goals
3 reasons why we are backing the opening half of this match to have at least 2 goals scored:
- 5 of their last 6 H2H matches had at least 2 goals at halftime
- Bayern’s last 5 matches all had at least 2 goals at the break
- 2 of Union Berlin’s last 3 visits at this venue also saw at least 2 goals at the break
Odds for this bet
Paripesa offers competitive odds for “1st Half Over 1.5 Goals”
The odd of 2.09 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 48% that the first half of this match will have at least 2 goals scored
Odds comparisons 1st Half Over 1.5 Goals
Paripesa – odd 2.09
Betwinner – odd 2.09
Prediction 3: Over 3.5 Bookings
Here’s why we feel there is value in picking this game to have at least 4 total bookings/yellow cards:
- This is local derby with potential for high emotions and cynical challenges hence more bookings
- 2 of the last 4 H2H encounters between these teams had at least 4 bookings including a red card in the last meeting here
- 4 of Union’s last 5 matches have had at least 4 bookings
Statistics for Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Prediction
Team News Bayern Munich
- Injuries: Bayern will still be without Aleksandar Pavlovic until the middle of December due to a broken collarbone, while defenders Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic and Sacha Boey will also miss out.
- Returning Players: Having been well rested in the midweek cup game away at Mainz, Kompany is expected to restore Upamecano back in defence and Michael Olise back into his potent attack
- Attack Linchpin: Despite failing to get on the scoring sheet in midweek, Harry Kane’s 16 goals have been massive for Bayern to start the season and he will be a handful for the visitors here
Team News Union Berlin
- Injuries: the trio of Josip Juranovic (leg), Ivan Prtajin (knee), and Yannic Stein (leg) are still nursing their injuries on the sidelines
- Contract Extension: The club announced the extension of Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi’s contract , although the length of the new deal is yet to be disclosed
- Player to Watch: Teenage wing-back sensation Tom Rothe has fitted into the club like a glove and has shown terrific potential to be a future star with his five goal contributions in six matches for club and country.
H2H statistics
Looking at the last 10 meetings between these teams:
- Bayern have dominated here with 7 wins and 3 games were drawn
- The average goals scored is 3.30 goals per match
- Bayern won the last encounter 5-1
Latest results Bayern Munich
- 3 wins,1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 matches
- 17 goals scored in these last 5 matches. Average of 3.40 goals per match
- Thrashed Mainz 4-0 in their midweek DFB Pokal match
Latest results Union Berlin
- 2 wins, a draw and 2 losses in their last 5 matches
- Just goals scored in these last 5 matches. Average 1.00 goals per match
- Suffered a 2-0 loss away at Arminia Bielefeld in their midweek DFB Pokal fixture
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