Bayern Munich will look to strengthen their grip on the Bundesliga title once they face Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei on Saturday. The Bavarians presently sit atop the desk with 61 factors, eight away from Bayer Leverkusen, whereas Union Berlin are struggling in 14th place with simply 26 factors, dangerously near the relegation zone.
Union Berlin enter this conflict with a much-needed 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, however their attacking struggles proceed, having failed to attain in 13 of their final 27 matches this season. Steffen Baumgart’s facet have additionally been poor at residence, with only one win from their final 9 video games at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. With upcoming fixtures towards Bundesliga’s prime sides, Union face a troublesome battle to keep away from being dragged deeper into the relegation combat.
Bayern Munich, alternatively, are wanting to bounce again from their stunning 3-2 defeat to VfL Bochum final weekend, the place Joao Palhinha’s purple card performed a big function of their collapse. Nonetheless, Vincent Kompany’s males responded brilliantly with a dominant 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen within the Champions League, securing a 5-0 mixture victory and denting their rivals’ morale.
Union can be with out defenders Robert Skov and Oluwaseun Ogbemudia, whereas midfielder Aljoscha Kemlein is out for the remainder of the season. Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, and Diogo Leite are anticipated to type a again three, with Christopher Trimmel and Josip Juranovic working as wing-backs.
The Bavarians have been in scintillating type, scoring at the very least two objectives in 27 of their 40 video games this season and netting three or extra on 22 events. Their 3-0 victory over Union Berlin within the reverse fixture in November is a testomony to their dominance, and so they have scored three or extra objectives towards Union in 5 of their final seven conferences.
With Bayern’s spectacular type and Union’s struggles at residence, the guests are anticipated to dominate and safe a snug victory, additional solidifying their place on the prime of the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich face damage issues as nicely, with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer sidelined on account of a calf damage and Jonas Urbig set to exchange him. Joao Palhinha is suspended, whereas Aleksandar Pavlovic is dominated out, doubtless forcing Joshua Kimmich to companion Leon Goretzka in midfield. Harry Kane will lead the assault, supported by Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Leroy Sane.
