Bayern Munich Aims to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Union Berlin in Bundesliga Clash

Bayern Munich is set to host Union Berlin at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in a highly anticipated Bundesliga match. The Bavarians, currently leading the Bundesliga standings with 20 points from eight matches, are looking to maintain their unbeaten streak in the league. Their recent form has been impressive, having secured a 5-0 victory over VfL Bochum on October 27 and a 4-0 win against Mainz 05 in the DFB Cup on Wednesday.

Union Berlin, sitting in fourth place with 15 points after eight games, has had a mixed week. They drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt in their last Bundesliga fixture but suffered a 2-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB-Pokal‘s second round. Despite this setback, Union Berlin has shown strong defensive resilience, boasting the second-best defense in the league.

Team news indicates that Bayern Munich will be without several key players due to injuries, including Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic, Sacha Boey, and Aleksandar Pavlovic. There are also concerns over the fitness of Dayot Upamecano and Eric Dier, who may be available but are yet to be confirmed. For Union Berlin, Josip Juranovic, Lucas Tousart, and Yannic Stein are sidelined due to injuries.

The match is expected to be a challenging test for Bayern Munich’s attack, given Union Berlin’s strong defensive record. Bayern’s head coach, Vincent Kompany, has emphasized the need for his team to step up their game to break through Union’s defense. “Union have the second-best defence in the league. Maybe we need to step up a gear to score goals,” Kompany stated.

The game will kick off at 10:30 AM ET/ 7:30 AM PT and will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the US. Fans can also follow live updates on various sports platforms.