Bayern Munich will take on Union Berlin on Saturday, 2 November in a huge match at the top of the Bundesliga table.
The hosts are currently top of the Bundesliga on goal difference but with RB Leipzig set to play Borussia Dortmund this weekend, they could see this as an opportunity to create a gap between themselves and the chasing pack.
Union Berlin have plenty of motivation of their own. A win at the Allianz Arena would see them move to within two points of Bayern Munich.
How the bookies view it: The hosts go in as big favourites
Bayern Munich start as big favourites for this one, despite their only being five points between the two teams in the league table. Betfred have priced a home win as short as 2/11 while a win for Union Berlin has been priced at 14/1. The draw, which could result in Bayern being knocked off top spot, has been priced at 6/1.
Recent head-to-head: Advantage Bayern
This is a fixture that has been dominated by Bayern Munich over the years and the Bavarians have won five of their last six meetings with Union Berlin. Beyond that, Bayern are unbeaten in ten overall clashes against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga with seven wins and three draws. Can the visitors finally pick up a win over Bayern on Saturday?
Players to watch: Attack vs defence
This match sees two teams with contrasting styles go head to head. On one side, you have a Bayern Munich side that have scored 29 goals in eight league matches so far this season while on the other, you have a Union Berlin side that have conceded just five times in the league so far.
It's the league's best attack against the league's second-best defence which sets us up for an intriguing battle between the offensive players in Bayern's team and the defensive ones in Union Berlin's.
Harry Kane is the most likely player to cause issues for Union Berlin. The England captain is having another stellar season in Germany and has already scored nine Bundesliga goals this campaign at an average of more than one goal per match.
Looking to keep Kane quiet on Saturday will be experienced centre back, Kevin Vogt. The 33-year-old has started every league match for Union Berlin this season and is a huge reason why their defensive record is as good as it is.
Predicted line-ups
Bayern Munich will be without Aleksandar Pavlovic, Sacha Boey and Josip Stanisic but Hiroki Ito could return to the bench after breaking his foot. Union Berlin will be without Josip Juranovic while Kevin Holland and Lucas Tousart are doubts.
Bayern Munich: Neuer – Guerreiro, Upamecano, Min-Jae, Davies – Kimmich, Palhinha – Olise, Musiala, Gnabry – Kane
Union Berlin: Ronnow – Leite, Vogt, Doekhi – Trimell, Khedira, Kemlein, Rothe – Skarke, Vertseen, Hollerbach
Anything else catch the eye?
Union Berlin are yet to concede more than one goal in any match they've played this season and there is fantastic value on them continuing that record on Saturday. Bayern Munich to score under 1.5 goals has been priced at 11/4 by Betfred.
This German Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin will be played on Nov 2, 2024 and kick off at 14:30. Check below for our tipsters best Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
