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Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin
For the top match in the Bundesliga, the record champions from Munich and Union Berlin will meet this Saturday. There’s a lot at stake for both of them. Bayern has drawn twice in a row recently, allowing Dortmund to get back to within four points. In both games, against Leverkusen, as well as against Hoffenheim, the Munich team struggled at the end with the chance exploitation. More was clearly possible in both games, although the performance against the Werkself was anything but good.
Now three points are needed against the Köpenicker. But the Eisernen are not to be underestimated, because Union is one of the most unpleasant teams in the league. Still, the offense doesn’t seem to be quite as powerful since Max Kruse left the club. Find out if we think they can still annoy Bayern in this Bayern – Union tip.
Bayern – Union info:
– Date & Time: 19.03.2022, 18:30 hrs.
– Venue: Allianz Arena (Munich)
– Competition: Bundesliga, 27th matchday
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Bayern Form & Balance Check
While things went extremely well for the record champion in the Champions League, Julian Nagelsmann’s team again showed weaknesses in the Bundesliga. Above all, the susceptibility to errors and the exploitation of opportunities were criticized, in addition to which there are always bitter absences. Goretzka, for example, is simply not getting into the season so far and will be missing again this weekend due to injury. Kimmich, too, has not been the midfield maestro he was before his illness since his Corona infection.
Defensively not well manned enough
But the biggest problem this season is the vulnerability defensively. The departure of David Alaba has not been compensated for, plus cornerstones keep dropping out injured. Newcomer Dayot Upamecano is playing a very mixed season and still needs time to finally arrive in Munich. In the build-up play, no one has the level of an Alabas or Boateng, who still formed the central defense last year. Accordingly, the FCB will and must upgrade in the summer in the defense.
Bayern facts & analysis
– Drawn twice in a row recently.
– In the second round table “only” fourth
– On average, Bayern scores 3 goals per game this season
Union form & balance check
Urs Fischer’s team has been one of the surprises of recent years and hardly anyone probably expected Union Berlin to establish themselves so well in the Bundesliga. The team is still in the fight for Europe, but had to let it slip in recent weeks. Even if many Union players don’t want to admit it, this is primarily due to the personnel of Max Kruse. Since the 33-year-old left the club, there have been four defeats from six games.
Does the Union philosophy work in the long term?
In contrast to the “modern” club philosophy of many Bundesliga clubs to build something long-term with young talent, Berlin relies on many experienced players. Currently, Union has the oldest squad in the Bundesliga on average at 27.4 years old. But so far, this approach has proven promising, as the team has gone straight into international business in its 2nd season. This season, it looked for a long time as if the Köpenicker could repeat this feat, but in the league they have recently fallen back a bit due to the many defeats. At most, Union could still play internationally via the cup, but with Leipzig, the supposedly most difficult opponent awaits in the quarterfinals.
Union facts & analysis
– Currently they occupy the 8th place in the table.
– The gap to the international places is 6 points
– In the second half of the season, only two teams have scored fewer goals than Union Berlin
Predicted lineup – last update on March 18, 2022
The Bavarians had to tremble during the week, as Lewandowski could not participate in training. However, it looks quite as if the Pole is ready for action. Painful, on the other hand, is the loss of Goretzka and Süle, who have torn a muscle fiber. Pavard is also missing because of Corona. Accordingly, the double six will again be formed by Musiala and Kimmich. Union is missing Prömel, an important player in the center, who is suspended. Haraguchi has only been back in training since Wednesday, so there is still a small question mark over whether the Japanese player will play.
Bayern – Union direct comparison & statistics
The two have now met five times in the Oberhaus, with all but the first leg this season ending narrowly. Union has never won, but has been able to annoy the Bavarians many times.
– The first leg has won the record champion with 5:2
– So far, in 4 of the 5 games, a maximum of 3 goals have fallen
– Both played 1-1 in the last match
