European hopefuls Union Berlin will hope to extend their five-game unbeaten run when they clash with Borussia Dortmund in a round 19 Bundesliga encounter at An der alten Forsterei.
Union have accrued 24 points after 18 league fixtures, and they are ninth in the standings, while Dortmund are second in the table, 11 points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich.
You can have a look at our free Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga predictions and betting tips below.
Contents
- 1 Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund predictions: A battle of two in-form teams
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Dortmund have dominated this fixture
- 3 Union Berlin preview: The hosts are looking to extend their unbeaten run
- 4 Dortmund preview: Can they continue their excellent form against Union?
- 5 Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund predictions: A battle of two in-form teams
Key stats
- Union Berlin are unbeaten in their last five matches (W2, D3).
- The hosts have scored in their last 11 games across all competitions.
- Dortmund have lost only one of their 18 opening Bundesliga matches ( W11, D6).
- The visitors will enter this contest off the back of a 2-0 loss in the UEFA Champions League.
Correct score prediction: Union Berlin 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
These two teams are in fine fettle coming into this encounter. Union Berlin are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning two, with the last three ending in draws. The hosts have also scored in their last 11 matches, and they will be difficult for them to be defeated at home.
Meanwhile, although they suffered a 2-0 loss to Tottenham in the Champions League, Dortmund are unbeaten in seven league fixtures (W4, D3), and they will arrive in a confident mood. This match is likely to be closely fought, and we reckon it will end in a 2-2 draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies are backing the away side
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Union Berlin have been priced at 13/5 (3.60) to win on Saturday, and that comes down to an implied probability of 27.7% for the home side to carry the day.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are 1/1 (2.00), meaning they have 50.0% chance of earning all three points this weekend. However, a draw is set at 12/5 (3.40), with an implied probability of 29.4%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Dortmund have dominated this fixture
Union Berlin have lost six of their last six head-to-head meetings against Saturday’s opponents, although their solitary victory was recorded in last season’s corresponding fixture.
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Union Berlin preview: The hosts are looking to extend their unbeaten run
As earlier stated, the hosts have not tasted defeat since their 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg in early December, and they have since remained undefeated, earning two victories and three consecutive draws.
However, they will be without the likes of Dmytro Bogdanov (knock), Tom Rothe (undisclosed) and Robert Skov (muscle), who are all ruled out. Meanwhile, Derrick Kohn is suspended for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Ronnow (GK), Quefeld, Doekhi, Leite, Heberer, Khedira, Schafer, Juranovic, Burcu, Kemlein, Illic
Last five matches
- Stuttgart 1-1 Union Berlin
- Augsburg 1-1 Union Berlin
- Union Berlin 2-2 Mainz
- Aue 1-2 Union Berlin
- FC Koln 0-1 Union Berlin
Dortmund preview: Can they continue their excellent form against Union?
While Bayern Munich may be out of reach for second-placed Dortmund, the visitors will be keen to keep their second spot in the standings.
Only six points ahead of Hoffenheim in third, the away side will go out in search of a win to maintain their position. Going into this game, they have a fit squad, with Marcel Sabitzer the only injury doubt.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Couto, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson, Adeyemi, Brandt, Guirassy
Last five matches
- Tottenham 2-0 Dortmund
- Dortmund 3-2 St Pauli
- Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen
- Frankfurt 3-3 Dortmund
- Dortmund 2-0 Monchengladbach
Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
After six strikes across 17 fixtures, Serhou Guirassy remains the most prolific Dortmund player. Although that is dismal by his standards, the visiting will still count on him against the in-form Union Berlin.
Serhou Guirassy in Dortmund colours. Photo: Imago | Credit: News Images