For Union, this fixture represents their biggest challenge so far, as they prepare to face a Bayern side currently enjoying a stunning 16-match winning streak in all competitions.
Given their relatively modest squad, Union Berlin have made a commendable start to their campaign, collecting 11 points from their opening nine league games.
Head coach Steffen Baumgart has managed to get the very best out of his determined side, who have already pulled off impressive results against Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt.
However, their recent performances have been overshadowed by one growing concern — their lack of goals. Union have failed to score in four of their last five Bundesliga matches, including last weekend’s goalless draw with Freiburg.
Among the top ten teams in the division, none have scored fewer goals than Union Berlin, who have managed only 11 in their nine league outings so far.
On the other side, Bayern Munich continue to look unstoppable. The champions extended their remarkable winning run to 16 matches on Tuesday night after a 3-1 victory away to defending Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Under Vincent Kompany, Bayern have been dominant and ruthless, producing high-scoring displays with apparent ease. In the Bundesliga alone, they have netted 33 goals in just nine games — an astonishing average of more than three per match.
Across all competitions, the Bavarians have scored at least three goals in 13 of their 16 matches while keeping seven clean sheets along the way.
No team has truly come close to challenging Bayern this season, and excitement is already building for their upcoming Champions League showdown with Arsenal later this month.
Nevertheless, Kompany and his players remain fully focused on the task at hand — maintaining their winning momentum and extending their streak to 17 victories in a row when they visit Union Berlin this weekend.
INJURIES & SUSPENSIONS
Union Berlin will go into the weekend without Robert Skov, who has been sidelined with a muscle injury since September.
Defender Christopher Trimmel is also unavailable after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season, which means he will serve a one-match suspension.
In attack, Andrej Ilic is expected to lead the line once again as the 25-year-old continues to search for his first Bundesliga goal.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, could become even stronger in the coming weeks as several key players close in on their return from injury.
Alphonso Davies is one of those nearing a comeback, with reports suggesting that the Canadian full-back could be fit to play again by early December.
Jamal Musiala is also progressing well in his recovery and has recently returned to light training, putting him on course for a return next month.
Japan international Hiroki Ito, who has been out for seven months, is back on the training ground as well, offering further depth for the champions.
As for Bayern’s main man, Harry Kane continues to dominate the scoring charts with 12 goals already this season, and the English striker will be eager to add to his tally when the teams meet on Saturday.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
Union Berlin possible starting lineup:
Ronnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Khedira; Haberer, Kemlein, Schafer, Kohn; Skarke, Ilic
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Kim, Bischof; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Kane, Diaz; Jackson
EXPERT PREDICTION
Union Berlin 0-3 Bayern Munich
