Bundesliga Matchday 4: Performance Analysis of Key Matches

Bundesliga: Matchday 4 Introduction

Matchday 4 of the Bundesliga is here once again, with more exciting football matches taking place around the country. There are a number of teams that come into this weekend with different aspirations and challenges. One of these match-ups features Bayern Munich against Union Berlin at Allianz Arena, while Dortmund faces off against Stuttgart. Freiburg and Augsburg have come into the season very strongly and should be considered strong teams as well. The impact of injuries can be very influential in determining the outcome of a number of games. In addition, there are some exciting performances in terms of possession, shooting, passing, sprinting, and defense. We will discuss the key performance metrics combined with their current position. This Bundesliga match analysis will help to alter and learn about the positions in the table.

Bundesliga: Matchday 4 Schedule

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin

Date: 18 September 2026 (Friday)

Time: 02:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM PT | 12:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

Werder Bremen vs Augsburg

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Weser Stadium, Bremen, Germany

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Mainz

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: BORUSSIA-PARK, Mönchengladbach, Germany

Hamburger SV vs FC Köln

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Freiburg

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST

Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany

Schalke 04 vs SV Elversberg

Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST

Venue: Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Paderborn vs Hoffenheim

Date: 20 September 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT | 11:00 PM IST

Venue: Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn, Germany

Bundesliga Key Matchups

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin

Date: 18 September 2026 (Friday)

Time: 02:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM PT | 12:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

Bundesliga Expected Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Manuel Neuer
Defenders	Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer
Midfielders	Aleksandar Pavlović, Joshua Kimmich
Attacking Midfielders	Luis Díaz, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise
Forward	Harry Kane

Head Coach: Vincent Kompany

Union Berlin

Formation: 4-4-2

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Frederik Rønnow
Defenders	Tom Rothe, Felix Uduokhai, Leopold Querfeld, Josip Juranović
Midfielders	András Schäfer, Aljoscha Kemlein, Rani Khedira, Michel Aebischer
Forwards	Emmanuel Latte Lath, Tim Skarke

Head Coach: Mauro Lustrinelli

Injury List

Bayern München does not have any unavailable players. 

Unavailable players for Union Berlin: Josip Juranović (injury), Andrej Ilić (injury), Andrik Markgraf (injury), Marvin Friedrich (injury), Stanley N’Soki (injury), Kastriot Imeri (injury), Oliver Burke (injury).

Statistical Advantage

Statistics	Bayern Munich	Union Berlin
Position (Points)	4 (7)	16 (1)
Possession (%)	65	41
Goals scored	7	4
Total Shots	63	43
Crosses from Open Play	20	35
Distance Covered	370.6 km	236.1
Intensive Runs	2046	1421
Successful passes from open play (%)	89.6%	76.2%
Sprints	496	295
Tackles won	305	271
Aerial Duels Won	42	72
Woodwork	2	2

Analysis

Bayern Munich are massive favorites against the struggling Union Berlin, who are currently 16th in the league standings. Bayern have a fully fit team and a highly efficient 89.6% pass completion rate. A full command over the ball, as they average 65% ball possession. Union Berlin are very effective in the air, as they win 72 aerial duels. But they are highly troubled by seven players unavailable due to injuries.

The Pick: Bayern

Werder Bremen vs Augsburg

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Weser Stadium, Bremen, Germany

Bundesliga Expected Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Karl Hein
Defenders	Olivier Deman, Marco Friedl, Amos Pieper, Arthur
Midfielders	Youri Regeer, Ludovit Reis
Attacking Midfielders	Marco Grüll, Chuki, Eren Dinkçi
Forward	Niclas Füllkrug

Head Coach: Daniel Thioune

Augsburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Finn Dahmen
Defenders	Calvin Brackelmann, Chrislain Matsima, Noahkai Banks
Midfielders	Hennes Behrens, Fabian Rieder, Han-Noah Massengo, Marius Wolf
Attacking Midfielders	Robin Fellhauer, Arijon Ibrahimović
Forward	Michael Gregoritsch

Head Coach: Manuel Baum

Injury List

Unavailable players for Werder Bremen: Moussa N’Diaye (injury), Felix Agu (injury), Jens Stage (injury), Senne Lynen (injury), Justin Njinmah (injury), Keke Topp (injury). 

Unavailable players for Augsburg: Faik Sakar (injury), Anton Kade (injury), Tim Breithaupt (injury), Klaus Sima Suso (injury).

Statistical Advantage

Statistics	Werder Bremen	Augsburg
Position (Points)	10 (4)	3 (7)
Possession (%)	42	42
Goals scored	5	9
Total Shots	34	48
Crosses from Open Play	24	29
Distance Covered	363.8 km	353.6 km
Intensive Runs	1910	1968
Successful passes from open play (%)	85.5%	79.8%
Sprints	427	512
Tackles won	292	262
Aerial Duels Won	49	62
Woodwork	1	0

Analysis

Augsburg arrives at the Weserstadion in excellent form. At present, they are positioned in third place in the league. They have a very dangerous attack that has managed to score 9 goals and take 48 shots. Werder Bremen has significantly better passing accuracy (85.5%). Their team lacks strength due to six players who are injured. Augsburg’s physical advantage in aerial duels (62 wins) and sprinting will be too much for Werder Bremen to handle.

The Pick: Augsburg

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Freiburg

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany

Bundesliga Expected Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Noah Atubolu
Defenders	Lilian Brassier, Robin Koch, Jeremiah Maluze
Midfielders	Keita Kosugi, Raphael Onyedika, Noel Aseko Nkili, Elias Baum
Attacking Midfielders	Can Uzun, Ritsu Dōan
Forward	Jonathan Burkardt

Head Coach: Adolf Hütter

Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Mio Backhaus
Defenders	Jordy Makengo, Philipp Lienhart, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Treu
Midfielders	Yannik Engelhardt, Maximilian Eggestein
Attacking Midfielders	Derry Scherhant, Yuito Suzuki, Niklas Beste
Forward	Igor Matanović

Head Coach: Julian Schuster

Injury List

Unavailable players for Eintracht Frankfurt: Farès Chaïbi (injury), Oscar Højlund (injury), Ansgar Knauff (injury), Jessic Ngankam (injury). 

Unavailable players for Freiburg: Patrick Osterhage (injury), Rihito Yamamoto (injury), Florent Muslija (injury).

Statistical Advantage

Statistics	Eintracht Frankfurt	Freiburg
Position (Points)	9 (4)	1 (9)
Possession (%)	53	52
Goals scored	7	10
Total Shots	43	53
Crosses from Open Play	26	24
Distance Covered	367.3 km	348.9 km
Intensive Runs	2063	1893
Successful passes from open play (%)	81.9%	86.8%
Sprints	509	462
Tackles won	288	270
Aerial Duels Won	67	53
Woodwork	1	0

Analysis

Freiburg is at Deutsche Bank Park, on fire, leading the league. It has an unstoppable offensive side that has scored 10 goals so far. Freiburg shoots a lot (53 shots) and passes effectively (86.8%), making them an extremely dangerous team. Eintracht Frankfurt dominates possession and works more without the ball. Taking the lead in distance runs and intense runs. But Frankfurt’s defense will have problems stopping Freiburg’s offensive rush.

The Pick: Freiburg

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund

Date: 19 September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST

Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany

Bundesliga Expected Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Fabian Bredlow
Defenders	Maximilian Mittelstädt, Jeff Chabot, Finn Jeltsch
Midfielders	Chris Führich, Angelo Stiller, Grischa Prömel, Josha Vagnoman
Attacking Midfielders	Bilal El Khannouss, Deniz Undav
Forward	Dženan Pejčinović

Head Coach: Sebastian Hoeneß

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Gregor Kobel
Defenders	Joane Gadou, Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton
Midfielders	Daniel Svensson, Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Julian Ryerson
Attacking Midfielders	Fabio Silva, Ethan Nwaneri
Forward	Serhou Guirassy

Head Coach: Niko Kovač

Injury List

Unavailable players for VfB Stuttgart: Angelo Stiller (injury), Luca Jaquez (injury), Dennis Seimen (injury), Dan-Axel Zagadou (injury), Lorenz Assignon (injury), Nikolas Nartey (injury), Justin Diehl (injury), Tiago Tomás (injury). 

Unavailable players for Borussia Dortmund: Emre Can (injury), Filippo Mane (injury), Giannis Konstantelias (injury), Justin Lerma (injury), Konstantinos Karetsas (injury).

Statistical Advantage

Statistics	VfB Stuttgart	Borussia Dortmund
Position (Points)	14 (3)	2 (9)
Possession (%)	49	50
Goals scored	6	8
Total Shots	46	44
Crosses from Open Play	33	30
Distance Covered	362.6 km	361.6
Intensive Runs	2030	2194
Successful passes from open play (%)	81.7%	84.6%
Sprints	508	521
Tackles won	296	325
Aerial Duels Won	62	52
Woodwork	3	1

Analysis

The current favorites for this fixture are Borussia Dortmund, who are currently placed second on the table with perfect scoring form. The team is better at ball possession (84.6% passing accuracy) and has an equally strong defensive lineup. Nico Schlotterbeck is heading the team. However, VfB Stuttgart will be severely weakened because they have many injured players, including Angelo Stiller in midfield. Stuttgart’s aerial edge and home advantage at the MHPArena, and their squad will struggle to stop Serhou Guirassy.

The Pick: Dortmund

Conclusion

Bundesliga Matchday 4 exemplifies the impact that various performance factors have on a game in the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich is good at ball possession, ball passing, and shots on goal, and has a well-stocked squad. Augsburg is a mix of attacking stats and physical statistics against Werder Bremen. Freiburg was topping the charts with great scores in terms of goals scored and passes made. Frankfurt, on the other hand, is high on intensity runs. Dortmund has many advantages over Stuttgart in terms of ball passing, sprints, tackles, and intensive runs. Injuries continue to be an important consideration in all these games. These numbers clearly show each Bundesliga team’s current strengths.