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.
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
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.