Bundesliga 2022-23, Bayern Munich held by Union Berlin: Key stats
Reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich played out a 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin on matchday five of the 2022-23 season. Bayern failed to go top of the Bundesliga 2022-23 standings and are third at the moment after SC Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund. After earning three successive league wins, Bayern have played out two back-to-back draws this season. Here's more.
Match stats and points table
Bayern had 21 attempts but could clock only six shots on target. Bayern dominated the possession, having 75% of the ball. A total of 717 passes were registered by the Bavarians. Bayern now have 11 points from five matches. Union Berlin also maintained theri unbeaten start, getting to 11 points. Union Berlin are fifth at the moment with 11 points on board.
How did the match pan out?
Union Berlin frustrated Bayern by being upbeat defensively and shutting shop. It was Sheraldo Becker, who gave Union Berlin the lead in the 12th minute. However, the home team's joy was cut short when Joshua Kimmich equalized moments later. Bayern kept pushing for the second goal after the break and Sadio Mane was denied in injury-time.
Key records scripted in this match
As per Opta, Bayern are now unbeaten in their last seven games against Union Berlin (W4 D3). Union Berlin are now unbeaten in their last 12 Bundesliga games, including last season (W9 D3). Berlin's last defeat came against Bayern in March this year (0-4).
