Bayern Munich take on the visitors Union Berlin in the round 9 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, November 2nd at Allianz Arena (Munich).
Last Sunday, Bayern Munich secured a convincing win over Bochum in the Bundesliga to top the league table. They followed up with a decisive 4-0 victory over Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, advancing to the Round of 16. Another win today could allow Bayern to solely claim the top spot; they currently have 20 points, equal to RB Leipzig, but Bayern leads on goal difference. Leipzig faces Dortmund in this round and might drop points. Bayern boasts the league’s best offense this season, scoring 29 goals in 9 games, averaging 3.2 goals per match, and remaining unbeaten in the Bundesliga so far. At a recent press conference, Vincent Kompany noted, "Luck may finally be on our side as we play at home again. I hope our strengths will make a difference." However, Bayern faces some absences, with Ito, Stanisic, Boue, and Pavlovic ruled out, and Upamecano and Dier in doubt for the match.
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Union Berlin, led by Bo Svensson this season, has also shown improvement. Last season, Union narrowly escaped relegation in the final round. Last weekend, Union managed a 1-1 draw at home against Eintracht Frankfurt, putting them in 4th place in the standings with 15 points after nine rounds, level with Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg. In midweek, Union Berlin suffered an upset in the DFB-Pokal, losing 2-0 to third-division side Arminia Bielefeld. After the game, Svensson remarked, "It was a tough night for us, but we move forward." Svensson’s team can rely on its solid defense, one of the best in the Bundesliga, having conceded only five goals in nine matches—second only to Leipzig’s three goals conceded. Union Berlin has never won against Bayern in their entire history.
Bayern is the top-scoring team this season and has the home advantage, where only Bayer Leverkusen has managed to take points off them under Vincent Kompany’s leadership. After nine rounds, Bayern sits at the top of the Bundesliga and could maintain a solo lead with a win today. The hosts have an impressive record against Union, who have never beaten Bayern, and Bayern’s form is strong, with nine goals scored in their last two games in league and cup. Union comes into this match after a draw in the league and a loss in the DFB-Pokal, which could dampen morale ahead of facing the favorites. However, Union’s solid defense could help them avoid a heavy defeat. Bayern has covered a -1.5 goal spread in 3 of their last 4 home games, playing with high intensity on home turf. This will be a tough challenge for the visitors.
Prediction for the match: Bayern Munich to win with -1.5 handicap.
