The history of Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin matches may be relatively short compared with some of German football’s great rivalries, but it has already produced plenty of goals, intriguing encounters and the occasional stubborn draw. Since Union Berlin reached the Bundesliga in 2019, the two clubs have developed a fascinating head-to-head record, with Bayern Munich establishing a clear advantage while Union have regularly shown that they can make life uncomfortable for the German giants.

The first Bundesliga meeting between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin came on 26 October 2019 at the Allianz Arena. Bayern won 2-1, setting the tone for much of the early history between the sides. Union were competitive, but Bayern’s quality ultimately proved decisive. Their next meeting, in May 2020, ended in another Bayern victory, this time a 2-0 success in Berlin. It was a particularly unusual fixture because it took place behind closed doors during the Bundesliga’s return following the COVID-19 interruption.

Despite Bayern’s dominance, Union Berlin soon demonstrated that they were not simply going to roll over whenever the champions came to town. The 2020/21 season produced two 1-1 draws, showing that Union could frustrate Bayern and remain defensively organised. The pattern continued into the following campaign, although Bayern eventually turned the screw with a 5-2 victory at Union before winning 4-0 at home in March 2022.

The 2022/23 season provided another example of the contrasting styles of the two clubs. Bayern Munich won 3-0 at home, while the earlier meeting in Berlin had finished 1-1. These results reflected the broader head-to-head trend: Bayern were usually too strong over 90 minutes, but Union had developed a habit of making the reigning giants work for their points, particularly at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

The 2023/24 campaign was considerably less forgiving for Union. Bayern won 1-0 in Munich in January 2024 before producing one of their biggest victories in the fixture, beating Union Berlin 5-1 away in April. That result underlined the attacking gap between the sides on their day, with Bayern finding the net five times in Berlin. A scoreline like that tends to make defensive coaches reach for the nearest headache tablet.

In 2024/25, Bayern again won comfortably at the Allianz Arena, recording a 3-0 victory in November. However, Union responded with a 1-1 draw in Berlin in March 2025. The result was another reminder that Union could still frustrate Bayern, particularly on home soil. Across the Bundesliga meetings up to that point, Union had yet to record a victory over Bayern.

The rivalry then gained an extra chapter in the 2025/26 season. Union and Bayern drew 2-2 in Berlin in November 2025 before Bayern returned to winning ways with a commanding 4-0 victory at the Allianz Arena on 21 March 2026. The latest Bundesliga meeting therefore continued the long-standing trend of Bayern having the upper hand, while Union remain capable of making individual matches surprisingly competitive.

Overall, Bayern Munich have dominated the head-to-head record. The DFB data centre records 15 meetings between the clubs across the competitions covered, with Bayern winning 10, five ending in draws and Union yet to claim a victory. Bayern have also scored 38 goals in those matches compared with 12 for Union, highlighting just how difficult this fixture has been for the Berlin side.

There has also been a meeting outside the Bundesliga. In December 2025, Union Berlin hosted Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal and produced a much closer contest, although Bayern eventually edged a five-goal thriller 3-2. That result added another entertaining chapter to a fixture that has generally favoured Bayern but has rarely been completely predictable.

Looking at the history of Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin matches, the overall picture is clear: Bayern have been the dominant force, but Union have repeatedly shown enough resilience to earn draws and create difficult afternoons for their illustrious opponents. With Bayern’s attacking firepower on one side and Union’s famously combative approach on the other, this fixture has quickly become one worth watching whenever the Bundesliga schedule brings the two clubs together.