Bayern de Munique and Union Berlin meet at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Friday, September 18, 2026, for the fourth round of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 Brasília time. According to match previews published by CNN Brasil, the fixture presents a sharp contrast in early-season momentum as the Bavarian hosts target the top of the table while the capital club fights to escape the relegation zone.
Bundesliga Standings and Early Season Form
Entering the weekend fixture, Bayern de Munique sits fourth in the German league standings with seven points from three matches under head coach Vincent Kompany, as reported by CNN Brasil. The Bavarians have recorded two wins and one draw, most recently defeating Elversberg 2–1 away on Sunday following a scoreless draw against Schalke. Meanwhile, Union Berlin occupies 16th place with a single point, searching for their first domestic victory of the campaign under manager Mauro Lustrinelli. The visitors opened the league schedule with a 3–3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt before suffering consecutive defeats—a 4–0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen and a 3–1 home defeat against Schalke, according to match reports.
Team News and Projected Lineups
Kompany has nearly a full squad available for Friday’s match, with central defender Tarek Buchmann serving as the only confirmed absence while recovering from syndesmosis surgery, per CNN Brasil. Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano are expected to anchor the central defense, flanked by Konrad Laimer and Alphonso Davies. On the other side, Lustrinelli faces a severe injury crisis that leaves Union Berlin depleted. Josip Juranovic, Andrik Markgraf, Marvin Friedrich, and Stanley N’Soki are sidelined in the medical department, while Andrej Ilic is also unavailable and Kastriot Imeri remains doubtful due to a thigh muscle issue, according to team fitness updates covered by CNN Brasil.
Probable Bayern de Munique Lineup (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies; Aleksandar Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich; Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Luis Díaz; Harry Kane. Head Coach: Vincent Kompany.
Probable Union Berlin Lineup (4-2-3-1): Frederik Ronnow; Christopher Trimmel, Felix Uduokhai, Leopold Querfeld, Tom Rothe; Michel Aebischer, Rani Khedira, Aljoscha Kemlein, Livan Burcu; Emmanuel Latte Lath, Jeong Woo-yeong. Head Coach: Mauro Lustrinelli.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Fans across Brazil and international markets looking to watch the match live can tune in via digital platforms. According to broadcast listings, CazéTV will provide live coverage on YouTube, alongside the streaming service OneFootball. Benjamin Brand has been appointed as the match referee for the encounter in Munich.
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