"Last month, Union Berlin became the first team in Europe to take points from Bayern Munich this season. Stoppage time theatrics from Harry Kane produced a 2-2 draw to counter Danilho Doekhi's brace. Union Berlin will get another crack at Bayern in this week's Round of 16 DFB-Pokal match. Historically, Union Berlin has never defeated Bayern in 13 Bundesliga matches."
"Bayern has not been eliminated in the Round of 16 since 2006 in a 4-2 upset at the hands of Alemannia Aachen. Union Berlin defeated FC Gütersloh (5-0) and Arminia Bielefeld (2-1) to reach the Round of 16. Union Berlin currently sits midtable at 11th place in the Bundesliga. Here is the predicted lineup, courtesy of BFW: For the rest of the season Vincent Kompany will be relying on experience in all big games."
Union Berlin hosts Bayern Munich at An der alten Försterei on December 3, 2025, in a DFB-Pokal Round of 16 tie following a 2-2 Bundesliga draw. Harry Kane’s stoppage-time goal earned Bayern a draw after Danilho Doekhi scored twice for Union. Union sits 11th in the Bundesliga after wins over FC Gütersloh (5-0) and Arminia Bielefeld (2-1). Bayern will be without Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, while Manuel Neuer returns from a two-game DFB-Pokal suspension. Vincent Kompany plans to rely on experienced players; Lennart Karl is omitted through fatigue. Union’s set-piece strength and a 3-5-2 look pose tactical questions for Bayern.
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