Bayern Munich v Union Berlin: matchweek 4 pre-match notes and confirmed lineups at Allianz Arena
On September 18, 2026, Bayern Munich host 1. FC Union Berlin at the Allianz Arena in a Bundesliga matchweek 4 fixture, with confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates released ahead of kick-off.
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern enter the game unbeaten in the campaign, having recorded four wins in their last five matches and one draw during that run. The Bavarians have featured in three league games so far and have failed to score on only one occasion. Bayern are carrying an attacking approach into the 2026-27 season and plan to deploy high pressing from the outset, a strategy that should be aided by home advantage.
Union Berlin arrive without a win in the Bundesliga this season and were beaten 1-3 by FC Schalke in their most recent outing. The Mauro Lustrinelli-led side have conceded seven goals across their last two matches while scoring once in return. The visitors will have the additional challenge of playing away from home against Bayern’s attack.
Harry Kane, described in the build-up as a key attacking figure for Bayern, is 33 and delivered strong performances in his last two games for the club. In those two outings he recorded four goal contributions. With the ball at his feet, Kane is expected to be central to Bayern’s offensive threat and to test Union’s defence repeatedly.
For Union, Tim Sharke was their only goalscorer in the recent Bundesliga match against FC Schalke, coming off the bench in that game. The 30-year-old registered the joint-most touches (6) in the opposition box and completed the most dribbles (3) in that outing, and will be tasked with trying to influence proceedings again from the wide areas.
Both of the previous two meetings between these teams ended in favour of Bayern, a head-to-head trend the visitors will aim to reverse. The pre-match notes emphasise Bayern’s intent to press high and create numerous chances; the visitors are urged not to allow many opportunities to the German giants if they are to compete at the Allianz Arena.
This fixture is Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga matchweek 4 game at the Allianz Arena on September 18, 2026; live updates and further pre-match information have been made available in the published coverage.
