Bundesliga 2022-23: Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The defending champions will be hoping to bounce back when they host 3rd in the league table on Sunday evening

After losing to Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-2 in their previous matchup in Bundesliga, Bayern Munich will be aiming for a better outcome this time. Bayern Munich hasn't had any trouble finding the back of the goal, scoring in each of their past six games after going out to play.

They have amassed 15 during that time and have given away a total of 6. Yet, there is no guarantee that this pattern will continue into the following game. Bayern Munich entered this match with a perfect home record in their previous 17 league games. Very amazing.

The Union Berlin defence has put in a string of standout performances, and as a result, they have only allowed 4 goals in their last 6 games altogether. Their own assault force has scored nine goals over that time. Union Berlin had won their last three away league games into this contest.

Kick-off:

26-02-2023, 10 pm IST, 4:30 pm GMT

Bayern Munich form (all competition): L-W-W-D-D

Union Berlin form (all competition): D-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Bayern Munich: Jama Musiala

In spite of his young age, Musiala has displayed remarkable confidence and now starts every game for Bayern Munich. He has excellent control and can outmuscle defenders in confined situations. With the German team, Musiala has been a prominent player.

Union Berlin: Danilho Doekhi

Doekhi, a centre-back, has posed the largest threat for the opponent. Union's threat from corners is 17 per cent higher than the league average due to him, but they still only rank sixth on the list.

Match facts

• This season, Bayern Munich alone has lost two Bundesliga games, which is their best record at this stage of the campaign in six years.
• With a score of +13.5, Berlin ranks second in the Bundesliga for finishing effectiveness, and the top scorers for each of the competitors set the standard in this area.

Injury and player news

However, Sadio Mane, Lucas Hernandez, Manuel Neuer, and Noussair Mazraoui will not be travelling for Bayern due to ongoing injuries, While Upamecano received a red card against Gladbach, Mane, who hasn't played since hurting his knee in November, might resume full team training over the upcoming several weeks.

Jordan Siebatcheu is a candidate for a return after Union Berlin drew and won its past two games, although Diogo Leite will need to be examined owing to illness.

Head-to-head stats

Matches: 7

Bayern Munich: 4

Draws: 3

Union Berlin: 0

Predicted lineup

Bayern Munich Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sommer; Cancelo, Bouna Sarr, De Ligt, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Müller, Gnabry; Choupo-Moting

Union Berlin Predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Ronnow; Doekhi, Knoche, Leite; Juranovic, Laidouni, Khedira, Haberer, Roussillon; Behrens, Becker

Prediction

We believe Bayern Munich will most likely maintain control for extended periods of time and should be able to capitalise on a couple of the opportunities they create. Union Berlin may also struggle to score a goal of their own, but we do not foresee them doing so.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Union Berlin

Live telecast details

India – Sonly Liv

USA – Sling Orange or fuboTV,

Nigeria – 254 DT

UK – Sky Sports