FC Bayern München vs 1. FC Union Berlin

The stage is set at their home ground as FC Bayern München prepare to face 1. FC Union Berlin in Bundesliga action.

FC Bayern München come into this fixture in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches, unbeaten in their last five fixtures. The hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong form at their home ground. Meanwhile, 1. FC Union Berlin have in poor form, losing three of their last five matches in recent outings. The visitors will need to improve their recent performances to get anything from this fixture.

In the current standings, FC Bayern München sit in 1st place with 66 points, while 1. FC Union Berlin occupy in 10th place on 28 points. The hosts will be keen to protect their superior league position, while the visitors see this as an opportunity to close the gap. FC Bayern München's superior attacking output (92 goals) gives them an edge on paper. Defensively, FC Bayern München have been more solid, conceding just 24 goals.

The contrasting fortunes of these two teams suggests the hosts should have the upper hand. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.