Union Berlin is set to face Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated Bundesliga match, aiming for their first victory against the German record champions. Historically, Union has struggled against Bayern, having never won a competitive match against them. This season has been particularly tough for Union, as they have only managed to secure one point from their first three games, marking one of their worst starts in Bundesliga history.

In their previous encounters, Union has only managed to earn a single point in seven away matches at Bayern, with their last notable performance being a 1-1 draw in April 2021, played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions. This match is crucial for Union, not just for points but also for their morale as they look to improve their standing in the league.

Union's coach, Mauro Lustrinelli, has made some tactical adjustments, including a change in the right-back position, where team captain Christopher Trimmel will start. The team will need to rely heavily on their defensive strategies and capitalize on set pieces, which have historically been a source of goals for them against Bayern.

Match Details

The match is scheduled for September 18, 2026, and will be broadcasted live. Fans are eager to see if Union can finally break their losing streak against Bayern and secure a much-needed victory to boost their confidence for the remainder of the season.

Team Line-ups

• Bayern Munich: Neuer - Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Davies - Kimmich, Pavlovic - Olise, Musiala, Luis Diaz - Kane
• Union Berlin: Rönnow - Trimmel, Querfeld, Uduokhai, Rothe - Khedira, Haberer - Aebischer, Schäfer - Latte Lath, Jeong