Bayern Munich vs Royal Union SG: will Bayern extend their spectacular run?
The UEFA Champions League returns this week, and on Wednesday, January 21, we are set for a clash between Bayern Munich and Royal Union SG. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I would like to offer a betting pick for this match.
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Bayern Munich vs Royal Union SG: match facts and head-to-head
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in ten consecutive matches: one draw and nine wins.
- Bayern Munich have lost only one match this season.
- Bayern Munich have scored in every match this season.
- Royal Union SG are unbeaten in five straight matches: three wins and two draws.
- Royal Union SG are on an eight-match scoring streak.
- Bayern Munich have not lost a single home match this season.
- Bayern Munich boast the second-best attacking record with 18 goals scored.
- Bayern have not won a single match without conceding in this campaign.
- In 74% of their matches this season, Bayern Munich have scored in both halves.
- These two teams have never faced each other before in head-to-head competition.
Bayern Munich vs Royal Union SG: match preview
Bayern Munich are producing sensational football this season. They are unbeaten in ten consecutive matches, winning nine of them. Overall, the Munich side have suffered just one defeat this season. Bayern lost only once in the current campaign, going down 1–3 to Arsenal. They have also drawn twice in the Bundesliga and currently sit top of the table with an 11-point lead. In the Champions League, Bayern are second with 15 points after six rounds, trailing the leaders by three points.
Royal Union SG are also battling for a place in the UEFA Champions League play-offs. The team have collected six points from six matches and currently occupy 27th place in the standings. They are just one point behind the side in the play-off zone. Royal Union SG still have two matches remaining, so the intrigue remains alive. On the domestic front, Royal Union SG sit top of the table with 45 points after 21 rounds, holding a three-point lead over second place.
Probable line-ups
- Bayern Munich: Neuer; Kimmich, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane
- Union SG: Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Sykes; Boufal, Zorgane, Van de Perre, Niang; Ait El Hadj; Rodriguez, Akinpelu
Prediction
Bayern Munich are the clear favourites for this match. Yes, Royal Union SG are in good form and playing solid football, but Bayern are currently in phenomenal shape, and I suggest a bet on the hosts’ individual total over 3 goals.
