Bayern Munich’s attempt to defend their Bundesliga crown continues at the Allianz Arena on Friday. Union Berlin are hoping to improve on a poor recent record on this ground.

Regulars to return as Bayern struggle to hit top gear

There are few selection issues for Bayern Munich right now, so Vincent Kompany is able to count on the services of all his star players. With an international break following this game, there is no reason for the Belgian to rest anyone.

The Bavarians haven’t hit the heights of their brilliant 2025/26 domestic season yet. Harry Kane has only netted once in three league outings, and no player has registered more than two goal contributions.

Kompany could recall the likes of Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Luis Díaz and Alphonso Davies. The quartet only featured off the bench in the 2-1 victory over Elversberg last time out. Youngster Lennart Karl may drop out, despite scoring in that encounter.

Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Union Berlin (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Musiala, Díaz; Kane.

Injury-hit Union Berlin looking to bounce back

It has been a slow start to the season for Union Berlin, with a 3-1 defeat to Schalke last Friday the latest setback. Mauro Lustrinelli is likely to make some changes in Munich, with András Schäfer and Tim Skarke potentially coming into the lineup.

Injuries have contributed to the visiting team’s struggles. Oliver Burke, Andrej Ilić, Kastriot Imeri and Andrik Markgraf are all set to miss this clash, while Stanley Nsoki is rated doubtful.

Josip Juranović should shake off an illness in time to feature. He has been a key figure for Union, with two assists in three Bundesliga appearances. The 31-year-old has also averaged 2.0 tackles per game.

Union Berlin predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich (4-4-2): Rönnow; Juranović, Querfeld, Uduokhai, Rothe; Aebischer, Khedira, Kemlein, Schäfer; Skarke, Latte Lath.

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Under 5.5 goals
  • Odds: 1.41 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Bayern Munich 3-0 Union Berlin
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 7MKVU

Key stats:

  • None of the past five meetings between these clubs has produced more than five goals.
  • The previous six head-to-heads in Munich have averaged 2.83 goals per 90 minutes.
  • Only one of Bayern Munich’s six competitive games this season has ended with over five goals.

Bayern Munich haven’t fully clicked in the final third yet, with none of their players scoring more than once in the Bundesliga this term. Under 5.5 goals has been a winning bet in six of their last seven competitive fixtures, and it’s a safe pick here.

Union Berlin are sure to set up defensively as Lustrinelli will be keen to avoid a heavy defeat that would further reduce morale in the visiting camp. Only one of their league fixtures in 2026 has finished with six or more goals.

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Union Berlin to score under 0.5 goals
  • Odds: 1.92 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 954VU

Union Berlin have failed to score in each of their last five trips to play Bayern Munich. Given that, backing them to net under 0.5 goals offers value at odds of 1.92.

Kompany’s team have kept it tight defensively in recent weeks, conceding just once across their past three matches.

Verdict: Under 5.5 goals (1.41) — Bayern Munich 3-0 Union Berlin