Both Union Berlin and Hamburg will be looking to build on their respective wins in the Bundesliga last time out when they meet on Sunday evening. Indeed, Union impressively won 4-3 away at Frankfurt, while Hamburg dispatched of Heidenheim 2-1 on home soil.
That win for the visitors lifted them out of the relegation zone, while Union are now in midtable. Nonetheless, we are looking forward to seeing how these two sides match up against each other on Sunday.
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Union Berlin vs Hamburg prediction: Hosts to seal successive wins?
Key stats
- Union have scored a total of 14 goals in five games in all competitions so far this season.
- Union have also conceded the most goals in the Bundesliga (11).
- Union are also unbeaten in the previous two H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Union Berlin 3-1 Hamburg
With Union so free-scoring and having home advantage, we fancy them to win fairly comfortably against Hamburg. The hosts are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Bundesliga this season though, which could give the visitors a glimmer of hope.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Union favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Union are the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Interestingly, a draw and a Hamburg victory are rated at the same percentage.
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Most recent H2Hs: Union have upper hand
As mentioned before, Union are unbeaten in the previous two meetings between the two sides. These came in the 2. Bundesliga in the 2018/19 season, winning at home and drawing away.
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Union Berlin preview: Juranovic doubtful
Josip Juranovic may not be risked from the start for Union due to fitness issues. Robert Skov is also still unavailable for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Rennow (GK); Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Haberer, Khedira, Kohn; Burke, Ansah & Ilic
Last five results:
- Frankfurt 3-4 Union Berlin
- Union Berlin 2-4 Hoffenheim
- Altglienicke 1-1 Union Berlin
- Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Union Berlin
- Union Berlin 2-1 Stuttgart
Hamburg preview: Vuskovic sweating on fitness
Hamburg will be hoping that Luka Vuskovic can play after breaking two fingers against Heidenheim last time out. Both Silvan Hetti and Hannes Hermann are among the ongoing absentees for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Fernandes (GK); Omari, Vuskovic, Elfadli; Gocholeishvili, Remberg, Vieira, Mulheim; Philippe, Konigsdorffer & Dompe
Last five results:
- Hamburg 2-1 Heidenheim
- Bayern Munich 5-0 Hamburg
- Hamburg 1-3 Hannover
- Hamburg 0-2 St. Pauli
- Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 Hamburg
Player to watch: Oliver Burke
All eyes will be on Oliver Burke on Sunday evening after the Scotsman scored an impressive hat-trick for Union in their 4-3 win away at Frankfurt in the Bundesliga last time out. It would be a remarkable feat for Burke to repeat the trick on home soil against Hamburg, but the visitors will have to at least be wary of him now, especially with the pace that he possesses on transitions.