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Union Berlin will welcome Bayern Munich to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 on Wednesday. Munich, the record champions, were eliminated from the round of 16 last season. The capital club, meanwhile, could not make it past the second round.
The hosts saw their unbeaten streak end after four games last week, as they lost 2-1 to Heidenheim in the Bundesliga. Rani Khedira broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, and Berlin held onto their clean sheet until the 90th minute. Stefan Schimmer pulled Heidenheim level in the 90th minute, and fellow substitute Jan Schöppner added the winner six minutes later in stoppage time.
The visitors lost 3-1 to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League last week and bounced back with a 3-1 home triumph over FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday. They conceded in the sixth minute, and Raphaël Guerreiro equalized for them in the 44th minute. Goals in quick succession in stoppage time from Luis Díaz and Nicolas Jackson helped them secure a comeback win.
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Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There is not much history between them, and the two teams have crossed paths 13 times thus far. They will meet for the first time in the DFB-Pokal. Munich have an unbeaten record in this fixture, recording eight wins.
- The capital club have scored seven goals in their two games in the DFB-Pokal this season.
- Bayern Munich are winless in their last two away games, including a 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga against Union Berlin last month.
- The capital club are winless in their last three home games. Their last home win was registered in the DFB-Pokal in October.
- Three of the last four meetings between them at Alten Försterei have ended in draws.
Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Die Eisernen have suffered just one defeat in their last five games across all competitions, with that defeat registered at home last week. They have conceded two goals apiece in their last two home games and will look to improve upon that record.
Robert Skov will miss this match due to a calf injury, while Andrik Markgraf and Dmytro Bogdanov are also unavailable for the hosts at the moment.
Die Bayern have been eliminated only once in their last 21 DFB Cup away games against a fellow top-flight team and are strong favorites. Interestingly, they have not made it to the final of the competition since their title-winning campaign in 2020.
Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies remain the two confirmed absentees for the visitors. Dayot Upamecano was absent against St. Pauli and should return to the starting XI for this match.
Bayern are set to play three games in nine days, so squad rotation will be key here. Nonetheless, considering their undefeated run against Berlin, we back them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Union Berlin 1-2 Bayern Munich
Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayern Munich to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
