Union Berlin will host Bayern Munich in a Bundesliga clash at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei on Saturday, looking to pull off an upset.

Union Berlin are 10th in the Bundesliga table, and they are coming into the game vs Bayern Munich on the back of a goalless draw against SC Freiburg. Meanwhile, the German champions are in spectacular form right now.

The Bavarian giants have picked up six wins in a row across all competitions, and they have won all of their matches in the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany’s men are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the world right now, and it will be very difficult for Union Berlin to get something out of this contest. Bayern Munich are full of confidence and momentum right now.

They have an impressive record against Union Berlin as well. The away side will look to extend that run against the opposition at the weekend and pile further misery on Union Berlin. On paper, this is a complete mismatch, and this should be an easy win for the visitors. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics

Union Berlin

Andrik Markgraf and Robert Skov are both confirmed absentees for the home side. Union Berlin are set to shape up in their usual 3-4-2-1 formation vs Bayern Munich, with Frederik Ronnow in goal.

In the back three, Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, and Diogo Leite will look to add stability and defensive cover. Christopher Trimmel and Derrick Kohn will start as the wing-backs.  They will look to protect the back three and hit Bayern Munich on the break.

As for the midfield unit, Aljoscha Kemlein and Rani Khedira will pair up in the double pivot in the middle of the park. They will look to keep things tight in the middle of the park and win the ball back for their side.

Oliver Burke and Andras Schafer will start in the attacking midfielder roles, and they will look to drift wide as well. They will look to create opportunities for their teammates. They are likely to link the midfield with the attack. Finally, Andrej Ilic will lead the line for Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Ronnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Kemlein, Khedira, Kohn; Burke, Schafer; Ilic

Bayern Munich

Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Jamal Musiala are ruled out for this game, with the latter a long-term absentee. Bayern Munich will shape up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation vs , with Manuel Neuer in goal.

Konrad Laimer and Tom Bischof will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out defensively and create opportunities going forward as well. In central defence, Dayot Upamecano will start alongside Jonathan Tah.

Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka will start in the middle of the park. They will look to add physicality and defensive cover to the side.

Michael Olise and Luis Diaz are in exceptional form, and they will look to create opportunities from the flanks and find the back of the net as well. Serge Gnabry will start in the number ten role, and he will look to link the midfield with the attack.

Harry Kane will lead the line for the away team.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Bischof; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane

Key Stats

• Bayern Munich have scored at least two goals in their last 17 matches in the Bundesliga.
• Bayern Munich have won their last 11 matches in the Bundesliga.
• Bayern Munich are undefeated in the last six matches against Union Berlin.
• Union Berlin have lost two of the last five matches in all competitions.
• 17 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams.

Player to watch out for

Luis Diaz

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The Colombian international is our key player to watch out for. He has been in spectacular form since joining the German champions. Diaz has seven goals in his last eight appearances, and he will look to continue his impressive run of form here.

The former Liverpool attacker will look to create opportunities with his space, flair, and trickery in the final third. He will also look to find the back of the net. Union Berlin will struggle to keep him quiet. Diaz is likely to make a big difference for Bayern Munich in the final third and create openings for his teammates to capitalise on.

Prediction

Union Berlin 0-3 Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are undoubtedly the better team, and they should be able to pick up all three points. The gulf in class between the two teams is quite significant. The visitors have an excellent record against Union Berlin, and they should be able to extend it.

The away side are in red-hot form right now, and they should be able to pick up a comfortable victory away from home this weekend. The Hard Tackle predicts a 3-0 win for Vincent Kompany and his charges.