01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Bayern München to win78%
- Over 1.5 goals88%
BundesligaAllianz Arena, München14°6 km/h
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Bayern MünchenPossession controlvs
Union BerlinCounter-attacks & crossesThe model's lean: 1 · Bayern München (78%)Best value by the model: 2 · Union Berlin @ 24.00 (+85 %)
Bayern München – Union Berlin · Bundesliga
1 · Bayern München 78%X 14%8% Union Berlin · 2
78%
14%
Analysis: Bayern München – Union Berlin
Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
TEXT (corrected):
Seventeen matches without defeat is a statement in any league, but for Bayern München, it's a reaffirmation of their dominance. As they prepare to face Union Berlin, the hosts bring a tactical blueprint built on possession control — a style that has often suffocated opponents. Union, on the other hand, lean into counter-attacks and crosses, a strategy that might find its opportunities limited against a team that wins 83% of its home games.
The probabilities tilt heavily in Bayern's favor, with a 78% chance of victory. Union Berlin, with a paltry 8% win probability, seems set to play the role of the underdog in a clash that the hosts are expected to dictate. The model leans towards a 2-0 or 3-0 win for Bayern, each with an 11% likelihood. These numbers point to a confident win, underscored by Bayern's expected goals sitting at a robust 2.89, compared to Union's 0.72.
Critically, Bayern's defensive solidity can't be overlooked. They've managed to keep their expected goals against (xGA) at a mere 0.44 per match, a stark contrast to Union's 2.3 xGA. This gulf in defensive capability likely means that even if Union manages to disrupt Bayern's rhythm, finding the net will be a tall order. The model's suggestion of a 70% chance for over 2.5 goals aligns with the hosts' prolific attack, yet the 49% likelihood of both teams scoring suggests Union might struggle to breach Bayern's defenses.
The head-to-head record, albeit over just four matches since 2022, shows Bayern with 2 wins and 2 draws, but its significance wanes against the backdrop of current form and expected goals. In a game poised for Bayern's control, 2-0 seems a fitting scoreline, with the over 2.5 goals market remaining a strong consideration.
Bayern MünchenForm DWWWD
League ranking xG #4xGA #1xT #4xP/match #3Points #6
Key players
- Michael OliseRWxG 0.63 · xT 0.54
- Jonathan TahCMxG 0.18 · xT 0.15
- Luis DiazLWxG 0.64 · xT 0.00
Union BerlinForm DWWDL
League ranking xG #14xGA #14xT #14xP/match #11Points #15
Key players
- Leopold QuerfeldCMxG 0.20 · xT 0.11
- Emmanuel Delan Junior Latte LathLWxG 0.25 · xT 0.00
- Josip JuranovicRWBxG 0.06 · xT 0.05
Match prediction: Bayern München – Union Berlin
Predicted score matrix
Union Berlin →
Bayern München →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–02.9%
0–11.8%
0–20.7%
0–30.2%
0–4+0.0%
1
1–07.6%
1–15.8%
1–22.0%
1–30.5%
1–4+0.1%
2
2–011.3%
2–18.1%
2–22.9%
2–30.7%
2–4+0.1%
3
3–010.9%
3–17.8%
3–22.8%
3–30.7%
3–4+0.1%
4+
4+–016.0%
4+–111.5%
4+–24.1%
4+–31.0%
4+–4+0.2%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.2-011%
- 2.3-011%
- 3.2-18%
- 4.4-08%
- 5.3-18%
Expected goals
2,89–0,72
Both teams to score
49%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,60
19%
218%
321%
419%
5+30%
Under 2,530%
@4.57EV+37%
Over 2,570%
@1.21
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Balanced
- Bayern München to win78%
- Over 2.5 goals70%
- Nicolas Jackson to score30%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score49%
- Over 2.5 goals70%
- Nicolas Jackson to score30%
- Aljoscha Kemlein to be booked25%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 2 · Union Berlin8% probability@24.00BetssonEV+85%reference odds
- 2 · Union Berlin8% probability@23.00BetsafeEV+77%reference odds
- 2 · Union Berlin8% probability@23.00NordicbetEV+77%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Bayern München | X | 2 · Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.12 | EV+ 6% 7.40 | EV+ 77% 23.00 |
| Betsson | 1.13 | EV+ 8% 7.50 | EV+ 85% 24.00 |
| Nordicbet | 1.12 | EV+ 6% 7.40 | EV+ 77% 23.00 |
| Pinnacle | 1.11 | EV+ 44% 10.05 | EV+ 21% 15.65 |
Odds updated 11 Sept, 08:40
Odds movement
1-1 %
87 %82 %
1.12 → 1.11
X+2 %
12 %7 %
9.85 → 10.05
2+4 %
9 %4 %
15.11 → 15.65
Pinnacle · 3 recorded price levels · 10/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
4 matchesBayern München 2Draw 2Union Berlin 0
Goals: 10–3 (⌀ 3,2)
Head-to-head based on Bundesliga data since 2022.
Key facts
- FC Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last 17 league matches.
- FC Bayern Munich win 83% of their home matches all-time (35 played).
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Bayern München
Union Berlin
Bayern München (5–1)
Union Berlin (3–7)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Bayern München
Union Berlin
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Bayern München
Union Berlin
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Bayern München | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 4 | 1 |
| xPoints | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| xG per match | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| xGA per match | 0.44 | 2.3 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.33 | 0.09 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.07 | 0.44 |
| Playing style | Bayern München | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.83 | 0.34 |
| xT per match | 1.7 | 0.93 |
| xTA per match | 0.49 | 2.1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 28 | 32 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.39 | 0.27 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.41 | 0.23 |
| Entries into the box per match | 26 | 13 |
| Entries into the box against | 6 | 18 |
| Pass completion % | 0.83 | 0.67 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.77 | 0.58 |
| Passes per match | 645 | 259 |
| Passes against per match | 198 | 415 |
| Switches of play per match | 39.8 | 24.6 |
| Long balls per match | 46 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Bayern München | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0.13 |
| Corners per match | 10.1 | 3 |
| Corners against per match | 1.5 | 6.4 |
| xG per corner | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| xGA per corner against | 0 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.5 | 0.83 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 1 | 0.38 |
| Other | Bayern München | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.78 | 0.71 |
| The goalkeepers | Manuel Neuer (Bayern München) | Frederik Ronnow (Union Berlin) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Save % | 80% | 60% |
| xG prevented | 62% | 32% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Bayern München vs Union Berlin according to our model?
The model gives Bayern München a 78% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Bayern München 78%, draw 14%, Union Berlin 8%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 2-0 at 11% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 70% and under at 30%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 49% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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