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Bayern München vs Union Berlin Prediction — Model Probabilities for 18 September 2026

MatchSense model probabilities for Bayern München vs Union Berlin on 18 September 2026. Form, the table and the head-to-head behind the numbers.

Key takeaways

  • The model's highest probability outcome is Bayern München at 86.3%.
  • Bayern München: 86.3%.
  • Draw: 9.0%.
  • Union Berlin: 4.7%.
  • 2 further markets for this fixture are priced on the analysis page.
  • Bayern München are 4th in the table, Union Berlin 16th.
  • Probabilities are refreshed once confirmed lineups are published.

Bayern München welcome Union Berlin on 18 September 2026, 18:30 UTC in Bundesliga. Below are the MatchSense model's probabilities for this fixture, alongside the form and head-to-head context behind them.

Bayern München come into this 4th in the Bundesliga table with 7 points; Union Berlin are 16th on 1 point — 12 places apart in an 18-team competition.

Who does the model favour?

OutcomeModel probability
Bayern München86.3%
Draw9.0%
Union Berlin4.7%

These are frequencies, not forecasts — 55% describes how often similar fixtures end that way, not what will happen here.

How both sides arrive

Bayern München stretch an unbeaten run of 8 into this one, scoring 3.0 a game. Across their last 10, Union Berlin show 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats, averaging 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded.

Beyond the match result, the model also prices 2 further markets for this fixture — total goals, both sides scoring and goal-margin lines among them — each with a modelled price, the difference against the market, and a confidence band. Those sit on the match analysis page.

How are these numbers produced?

It starts from a Dixon-Coles style goal model, adds Elo ratings, recent results, home advantage and squad availability. A first estimate goes out well before kickoff; a second follows when the team sheets are confirmed.

The full method is in How the MatchSense Prediction Model Works and How to Read Football Prediction Probabilities.

Go deeper

This page is analytical and educational. Probabilities are not guarantees of any result.

Frequently asked questions

Who is more likely to win, Bayern München or Union Berlin?

The MatchSense model gives Bayern München the highest probability at 86.3%. That is a clear lead, though the remainder still sits with the other outcomes.

When do Bayern München and Union Berlin play?

Kick-off is scheduled for 18 September 2026, 18:30 UTC in Bundesliga.

Which markets are analysed for Bayern München vs Union Berlin?

Alongside the match result shown on this page, the model prices 2 further markets — total goals, both sides scoring and goal-margin lines among them — each with a modelled price, the difference against the market and a confidence band, on the match analysis page.

What form are Bayern München and Union Berlin in?

Bayern München are unbeaten in 8, scoring 3.0 a game. Union Berlin have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10, averaging 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded. Recent form is one of the inputs behind the probabilities above.

How reliable is this estimate?

Accuracy is measured with Brier score and log loss over thousands of completed fixtures, which is what makes a 60% call mean roughly 60 in 100 — not a certainty about this one.

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