Friday night at the Allianz Arena, Bayern München return with an unbeaten Bundesliga start and a home date against a Union Berlin side already leaking goals. Bayern have seven points from their first three league games, while Union have only one and have conceded 10. Harry Kane is in position to test that defence again.
Bayern's home control
Bayern’s recent league start has been solid rather than spectacular, but the underlying signs from the win over Elversberg point to a side that should keep the ball and create chances. They had 72% possession and posted 2.83 expected goals in that game, and Joshua Kimmich should help them turn territory into chances again here.
Kane’s early league numbers are still quiet, with no Bundesliga goal yet in two appearances, but he has six goals in all competitions this season. That is enough to make him the obvious finishing threat in a game Bayern ought to spend much of inside Union’s half.
Union Berlin's early pressure
Union’s start has been far rougher. They have just one point from three league matches, remain without a Bundesliga victory and sit 16th. The defensive numbers are the bigger issue, with 10 goals already conceded.
That puts Lennart Karl and the rest of Bayern’s attacking support in a strong position to force the issue at home. Sports Mole called this one of a run where “The Bavarians are looking for their sixth victory in seven outings, while Die Eisernen are desperate to avoid a third consecutive defeat.”
Union Berlin need a much cleaner night than the numbers suggest they are ready for. Bayern’s seven-point start is already healthy, and a win here would keep them moving at the right end of the Bundesliga table.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
