Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin prediction & probabilities (2026-09-18)

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Cards

2026-09-18 · 19:30
Cards48.6%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 48.6%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
49%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 48.6%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 69.8% for over 2.5 to 15.6% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 48.6%. Head to head on cards, Union Berlin are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 43.3%, with a level count at 21.8%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.569.8%

Over 3.548.6%

Over 4.529.4%

Over 5.515.6%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 69.8% 30.2%
3.5 cards 48.6% 51.4%
4.5 cards 29.4% 70.6%
5.5 cards 15.6% 84.4%

Who picks up more cards

Bayern Munich34.9%

Level21.8%

★ ModelUnion Berlin43.3%

Team card lines

Bayern Munich over 1.5

50.6%

Bayern Munich over 2.5

24.2%

Union Berlin over 1.5

56.8%

Union Berlin over 2.5

29.8%

Card handicap

Bayern Munich line Bayern Munich Union Berlin
-1.5 17.5% 82.5%
-0.5 34.9% 65.1%
+0.5 56.7% 43.3%
+1.5 76.3% 23.8%

Red card

Any red card13.0%

Bayern Munich red card6.1%

Union Berlin red card7.4%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 43.1% 57.0%
22.5 fouls 31.3% 68.7%
24.5 fouls 21.6% 78.4%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin. It tips Union Berlin for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

48.6%Over 3.5 cards
13.0%Any red card
43.3%Most cards: Union Berlin
50.6%Bayern Munich over 1.5 cards
56.8%Union Berlin over 1.5 cards
31.3%Over 22.5 fouls

For the team lines, Bayern Munich over 1.5 cards sits at 50.6% and Union Berlin at 56.8%. A red card for either side is rated at 13.0% (Bayern Munich 6.1%, Union Berlin 7.4%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 48.6% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 13.0%, a low-probability event, but one that reshapes every line when it lands.
The DisciplinarianUnion Berlin are the pick to collect more cards at 43.3%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 48.6%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 48.6% for Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin.

Will there be a red card in Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin?
The model rates a red card for either side at 13.0%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin?
The model rates Union Berlin to pick up more cards at 43.3%, with a level count at 21.8%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 10,145 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Cards actually happened 48.6% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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