The Bundesliga resumes play this weekend, with Union Berlin facing a talented Borussia Dortmund team in a vital encounter at the Alte Forsterei on Saturday.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Preview
Union Berlin are presently 14th in the Bundesliga standings and have not performed well this season. The hosts were held to a 2-2 draw by FC Heidenheim in their previous encounter, so they have something to prove this weekend.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, is now fourth in the league table and has had a reasonably great season thus far.
The Ruhr Valley club suffered a stunning 3-2 setback at the hands of TSG Hoffenheim last week and will need to rebound in this encounter.
Union Berlin against Borussia Dortmund Head-to-head comparisons and key numbers
- Borussia Dortmund has an exceptional recent record against Union Berlin, having won eight of the past 12 games between the two teams, compared to Union Berlin’s three wins.
- Borussia Dortmund has lost three of their four Bundesliga away matches against Union Berlin, which is their greatest percentage of defeats in the tournament.
- Union Berlin has gone undefeated in their past six Bundesliga home games after suffering four consecutive defeats.
- Union Berlin has 11 points from six Bundesliga matches in the second half of the season, matching a club record achieved last season.
- Borussia Dortmund has won only 11 of their 23 Bundesliga games this season.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Borussia Dortmund has struggled to reach its peak this season and faces a battle to stay in the top four. Donyell Malen has been excellent for his team this season and will be looking to add to his goal total this weekend.
Union Berlin can deliver a powerful punch on their day and has improved after a sluggish start to the season. Both sides have difficulties to overcome right now, and this match might end in a draw.
Prediction: Union Berlin 1-1 Borussia Dortmund.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips
Tip 1: Results: Draw
Tip 2: Game with over 2.5 goals: No
Tip 3: Union Berlin will score first. – Yes
Tip 4: Donyell Malen will score.
