The match of Matchday 7 of the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League between Bayern Munich (Germany) and Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) will take place on 21 january at Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern Munich vs Union Saint-Gilloise: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich, coached by Vincent Kompany, in the last round at home defeated Sporting 3:1, earning their fifth victory in the current Champions League campaign. Moreover, the team even scored in its only loss. Thus, the home side's scoring run in this tournament totals 13 matches, and with 18 goals the club is among the top three for goals scored. At the same time, the home side kept a clean sheet in only one of their last eight Champions League matches. In the main standings the home side occupy 2nd place and a win in the upcoming match will secure them a place in the top eight. A draw would also be acceptable if Liverpool dropped points. Their place in the play-offs has already been secured.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 Champions League matches involving the home side.
- At home in this competition Bayern Munich have won 8 of their previous 10 matches (1 draw, 1 defeat).
- The team conceded in 5 of their last 7 home Champions League matches.
Potential Bayern Munich Lineup (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Hiroki Ito, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Joshua Kimmich – Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, Tom Bischof, Luis Diaz, Aleksandar Pavlovic – Harry Kane.
Defenders Sacha Boey, Josip Stanišić and forward Nicolas Jackson are in the infirmary. Injured midfielder Konrad Laimer would in any case be unable to help due to suspension.
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise in the last round lost to Marseille 2:3, which was their fourth defeat in five recent Champions League matches (1 win). Moreover, the visitors conceded at least three goals in the matches they lost. In total the visitors have 15 goals against, a worse record only for four opponents. However, the club has scored in three consecutive Champions League matches. With 6 points the visitors occupy 27th place in the table, trailing the play-off zone by just one point, which leaves the club with decent prospects, especially since Union Saint-Gilloise have not lost to German clubs in 6 of their last 8 European matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
- At least 4 goals were scored in 5 of the last 6 Champions League matches involving the visitors.
- On the road in this competition the team has not drawn yet (2 wins, 3 defeats).
- The club scored in 4 of 5 away Champions League matches.
Potential Union Saint-Gilloise Lineup (3-5-2)
Kjell Scherpen – Kevin McAllister, Christian Burgess, Fedde Leyssen – Guilherme Smith, Kamil Van De Perre, Adem Zorgane, Anan Halili, Anwar Ait-El-Hadj – Raul Floruc, Promise David.
Midfielder Besfort Zeneli has joined the squad. Midfielder Ousseynou N'Gou has been given rest, and forward Kevin Rodriguez is injured.
Referee
Rade Obrenovic (Slovenia)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/Second Yellow Cards Shown – 42;
Average Yellow/Second Yellow Cards Per Match – 4.7;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match – 25;
Penalties – 0%.
Bayern Munich Vs Union Saint-Gilloise: Match Prediction
The side having won 35 of their last 37 group-stage Champions League matches should have no problem securing a place in the top eight. Moreover, Bayern Munich should do this in a high-scoring encounter — it is hard to expect anything else from the home side. Only Bayern Munich managed to score in this season's competition against Arsenal, who have been impeccable defensively. The Londoners' goal was beaten just once away, while in three home matches the home side have scored 10 goals, including four against another Belgian representative.
Although the visitors are close to the play-off zone, the density in the lower third of the table is high, so they will try to pick up points even away to such an opponent. Union Saint-Gilloise know how to score on the road: 5 of their 7 goals came in away matches. We believe the visitors have a good chance of troubling a Bayern Munich defense that is not noted for its solidity. However, keeping a clean sheet against the attacking power of the home side is practically impossible. Moreover, the club conceded at least three goals in 4 of their last 5 Champions League matches.
Prediction: Over 3.5 goals
