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

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Over / Under 2.5 Goals

2026-09-18 · 19:30
Over / Under 2.5 Goals77.2%Over 2.5 goals
Best predictionOver 2.5 goals · 77.2%A clear lean on the model’s numbers. Calibrated, not a tip.
77%

model probability

ConvictionStrong

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 2.5 goals at 77.2%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Bayern Munich have averaged 2.8 scored and 1.0 conceded, Union Berlin 2.4 and 2.0 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 77.2% for over 2.5 and 91.6% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.8 goals a game. Bayern Munich have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Union Berlin in 5 of 5. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

★ ModelOver 2.577.2%

Under 2.522.8%

Total goals, every line

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 98.0% 2.0%
1.5 goals 91.6% 8.4%
2.5 goals 77.3% 22.8%
3.5 goals 58.2% 41.8%
4.5 goals 38.8% 61.2%
5.5 goals 23.0% 77.1%

Team goal lines

Bayern Munich over 0.5

95.6%

Bayern Munich over 1.5

82.0%

Bayern Munich over 2.5

60.9%

Union Berlin over 0.5

60.5%

Union Berlin over 1.5

23.8%

Union Berlin over 2.5

6.8%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 85.9% 14.1%
1.5 goals 58.2% 41.8%
2.5 goals 31.2% 68.9%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 91.1% 8.9%
1.5 goals 69.5% 30.5%
2.5 goals 43.5% 56.5%

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

2.0%

0

6.5%

1

14.3%

2

19.1%

3

19.4%

4

28.5%

5+

In-depth analysis

81.9%Favoured: Bayern Munich
58.1%Both Teams to Score
77.2%Over 2.5 goals

On the goals side, the model sees 77.2% for three or more goals and 91.6% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Bayern Munich favoured at 81.9%, a one-sided game can cap the goals at one end.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

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

The CalibratorRaw model read: 77.2% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianReads an open, higher-tempo game from the 77.2% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutBayern Munich are the model’s pick on the result at 81.9%, context for how the goals may flow.

Match outlook

Bayern Munich81.9%

Draw9.9%

Union Berlin8.2%

The model leans Bayern Munich to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

H

Harry KaneBayern Munich · 4.43 shots/90
To score 62.6%

T

Tim SkarkeUnion Berlin · 1.9 shots/90
To score 3.7%

This season’s squad only, rated on recent form; a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

Bayern MunichDWWWD
Union BerlinDWWDL

Last 5 meetings: Bayern Munich 3 · 2 draws · Union Berlin 0 · 3.8 goals/game.

Recent trends

Bayern MunichBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 3/5
Union BerlinBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 5/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 77.2% for Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin.

Will there be a first-half goal in Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 85.9%.

How often have Bayern Munich gone over 2.5 recently?
Bayern Munich have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Union Berlin in 5 of 5.

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.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0201Calibration error
55,318Matches graded

In 800 matches we rated like this one (70–80%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 70.5% of the time.

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

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 51.4%✗ 53.4%✗ 62.5%✓ 53.8%✓ 58.7%✗ 52.9%✓ 54.8%✓ 58.9%✓ 66.0%✗ 58.8%
6 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 51.4%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 53.4%Miss
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 62.5%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 53.8%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 58.7%Hit

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