Bayern Munich vs Union St.Gilloise Predictions

These clubs are going to put up an entertaining show. Bayern Munich are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Union Saint-Gilloise in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich

Date: Wednesday, 21^st January2026

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

The Champions League returns on Tuesday as the German giants meet the Belgian minnows, with Bayern Munich’s Goliath facing Union Saint-Gilloise’s David in the seventh matchday of this season’s league phase.

It is still all to play for, with the Bavarians looking to qualify for the round of 16, while Union St.Gilloise will be hoping they can make a late push for the playoffs, sitting just one point adrift.

Head-to-head:

• Both teams have never faced each other before.
• Bayern Munich are on a five-match winning streak.
• Union Saint-Gilloise have won three games in their last five fixtures.
• Bayern have lost only one of their last 11 matches against Belgian teams and have won eight of their nine at home.
• Bayern are unbeaten in their last 37 home matches in the Champions League group stage/league phase.
• A win would be Bayern's 250th in the European Cup, making them only the second club to reach the milestone after Real Madrid.
• Lennart Karl, who will be aged 17 years 333 days at kick-off, can become the youngest player to score in four consecutive Champions League matches, breaking the record of Kylian Mbappé (18 years 120 days).
• Union SG have lost just two of their eight previous meetings with German opposition and are unbeaten in their four matches in Germany.
• However, the Belgian side have lost four of their last five Champions League game.

Form:

• Bayern Munich in the Champions League: W-W-W-L-W
• Bayern Munich in all competitions: D-W-W-W-W
• Union St.Gilloise in the Champions League: L-L-L-W-L
• Union St.Gilloise in all competitions: D-W-D-W-W

Team News:

• Leon Goretzka, Josip Stanisic, Konrad Laimer and Sacha Boey are not going to be inaction for Bayern Munich. They are not fit enough.
• Union Saint-Gilloise will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be inaction.

Player(s) to watch:

• Michael Olise secured three assists, even though he just scored one goal in the last game for Bayern Munich. It was a top performance by the 24-year-old. He is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming contest. Olise has four goal contributions in six UCL matches this season.
• Promise David is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Union Saint-Gilloise. He will now be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Bavarians. David has scored two goals in six UEFA Champions League games of the ongoing campaign and will be looking to add more to his tally.