Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | DFB-Pokal 2025-26

The last two meetings between these clubs ended in a draw.

Union Berlin are now going to battle it out against Bayern Munich in what is going to be their round of 16 match of the 2025-26 DFB-Pokal. This is going to be an intense fixture, which is scheduled to take place at the Stadion An Der Alten Försterei.

Die Eisernen have shown some decent performances this season. The upcoming Italian cup competition fixture against the Bavarians is going to be a tough outing for them.

They have already held them to a draw once during their league fixture and will now be looking for a win. FC Union Berlin will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them.

After their first loss of the season against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich made a comeback. They secured a 3-1 win against FC St. Pauli in their Bundesliga competition.

The German giants have been in top form this season. They will be looking to get to the next stage of the Coppa Italia.

Kick-off:

• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Stadium: Stadion An Der Alten Försterei
• Date: Thursday, December 4
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Dec 3; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Matthias Jöllenbeck
• VAR: In use

Form:

Berlin: W-D-D-W-L

Munich: W-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Rani Khedira (Union Berlin)

From controlling the midfield to helping his side in the attacking front, Rani Khedira is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Union Berlin. He was the sole goal scorer for his side in their 1-2 loss against FC Heidenheim. The 31-year-old midfielder will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side against the German giants.

Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich)

Luis Diaz scored a last-minute goal for Bayern Munich in their win against St. Paul in the league. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The Colombian winger will be looking to add more goals to his tally.

He is going to lead the attack from the left. The player can create some innovative plays from the wings.

𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒐 👏🎥 Highlights & Interviews from the victory against St. Pauli: https://t.co/w2sn0dhHsk pic.twitter.com/MhR8CBrSDD

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 1, 2025

Match Facts

• Bayern Munich have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches.
• Union Berlin have secured two clean sheets in their last five games.
• The Bavarians haven’t lost to Die Eisernen in their last 13 meetings.

Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win @2/7 bet365
• Harry Kane to score
• Goals over 3.5 @21/20 Unibet

Injury and Team News

FC Union Berlin will miss out on the services of Andrik Markgraf and Robert Skov. They are injured.

Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies will not be in action for Bayern Munich. They are injured. Dayot Upamecano might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

Union Berlin won: 0

Bayern Munich won: 8

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Union Berlin predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ronnow (GK); Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Kohn; Woo-Yeong, Ansah; Burke

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

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Min-Jae, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a win in this intense outing. Bayern Munich are likely to come out on top to defeat FC Union Berlin in their upcoming DFB Pokal clash.

Prediction: Berlin 2-3 Munich

Telecast Details

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