Bayern Munich – Union SG: the giant vs the daring 
The Champions League kicks back into life on Tuesday with a proper scrap: Bayern, the obvious title contender, welcome Union SG — a side that won’t roll over. The Bavarians want to lock in a round-of-16 spot; Union are still hunting the playoffs, a single point shy of the qualifying places.
Bayern: a machine already rolling 
Under Vincent Kompany, Bayern have been brutal in their consistency. Since their one defeat — a 3-1 to Arsenal in late November — they haven’t faltered. Since the restart they’ve ripped teams apart: 16 goals in three games, including an 8-1 at Wolfsburg and a 5-1 at Leipzig. In the Bundesliga they’ve already opened an 11-point gap — on champion’s pace. Harry Kane keeps eating games: 32 goals and counting, this could be his most fertile season yet.
Union SG: fearless underdogs 
Union SG sit 27th but are very much in the hunt. In their first Champions League campaign the Belgians have already pulled off two away shocks: wins at PSV in Eindhoven and at Galatasaray in Istanbul. Unbeaten in five across all competitions, they arrive in Munich brimming with belief — even if the gulf in firepower is huge. This will be the clubs’ first meeting. Bayern have only lost three times to Belgian opposition — all to Anderlecht — while Union have a tidy, balanced record against German teams.
Probable line-ups
Bayern Munich :
Neuer ; Kimmich, Upamecano, Tah, Davies ; Pavlovic, Goretzka ; Olise, Musiala, Díaz ; Kane
Union SG :
Scherpen ; Mac Allister, Burgess, Sykes ; Boufal, Zorgane, Van de Perre, Niang ; Aït El Hadj ; Rodriguez, Akinpelu
Key takeaways
- Bayern have lost just one match this season.
- Union SG remain in the playoff hunt despite a much smaller squad.
- The Bavarians have scored 16 goals in three matches since the restart.
- Union SG have already recorded two away wins in the Champions League.
- First ever meeting between these two clubs.
Prediction Bayern Munich vs Union SG
Bayern Munich + over 3.5 goals
Bayern come in red-hot, confident and with an attack that looks unstoppable. Against a brave Union side that’s often exposed at the back, the hosts should impose themselves. Expect entertainment, plenty of goals and a comfortable German win.
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