FC Union Berlin (3 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) welcomes Bayern Munich (3-0-1) to Alte Forsterei Saturday. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Union Berlin vs. Bayern Munich odds and lines, and make our best Bundesliga bets, picks and predictions.
Bayern Munich comes into this match having drawn Mönchengladbach their last time on the pitch. Munich won its midweek DFB-Pokal Round of 64 match against Viktoria Köln 5-0.
In 3 matches, Bayern has outscored their opponents 15-1. They did have a 1-1 draw but totaled 3.6 expected goals to Mönchengladbach just .7.
F Sadio Mané and F Jamal Musiala lead the team in scoring with 3 goals apiece. They’ll battle against F Sheraldo Becker, who leads Union with 4 goals.
Union is undefeated at home this season, having won both of their matches. Union is coming off a 6-1 win over Schalke 04.
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FC Union Berlin vs. Bayern Munich odds, lines, picks and predictions
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- Money line: FC Union Berlin +6o0 (bet $100 to win $600) | Bayern Munich -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Draw +440
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)
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Prediction
Bayern Munich 3, FC Union Berlin 1
Money line (ML)
PASS.
I like Bayern Munich at -280, but there’s no value in it.
Bayern is a dominant side, but they drew an inferior opponent last weekend. It’s easily able to happen against with Union Berlin sitting in 2nd in Bundesliga action.
FC Union Berlin or Tie at +185 actually feels like it has some value, but similar to Real Madrid in La Liga or Manchester City in the EPL, betting against Bayern also doesn’t make much sense.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+110).
Bayern has an elite attacking side, and although it scored just 1 last weekend, it had over 3.5 expected goals. Munich added Mane during the offseason, and it has paid immediate dividends. He’s fit in perfectly.
Union Berlin, which has given up a goal in 2 straight matches, also has a solid attack, having scored 11 goals in 4 matches. Both teams have topped this total in 2 of their 4 matches.
Bayern has allowed at least .7 expected goals in each of their 4 games, and with a competent attack, Union Berlin should be expected to get on the board.
Put it all together, and I’ll take the Over 3.5 (+110).
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