With the chance of making a European spot very slim, Union Berlin will aim to fortify their mid-table Bundesliga standing when they host relegation-threatening St Pauli at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei on Saturday.
The Iron Ones are looking to recover from a narrow defeat in their previous outing, while the visitors from Hamburg arrive in the capital desperate to escape the shadow of the relegation zone.
Read on for our Union Berlin vs St Pauli predictions and betting tips, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
Union Berlin vs St Pauli key stats
- Union Berlin have not lost at home against St Pauli in their last 10 competitive meetings, including friendlies, at the Alte Forsterei.
- St Pauli have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six away matches in the Bundesliga this season.
- The home side have scored at least one goal in eight of their last nine home games across all competitions.
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Union Berlin vs St Pauli preview: Hosts looking to maintain record at home
| Union Berlin | vs | St Pauli |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Position | 16th |
| 31 | Points | 24 |
| 31 | Goals For | 24 |
| 46 | Goals Against | 44 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 12th | Home Rank | 15th |
| 9th | Away Rank | 17th |
Union Berlin aim to strengthen their push for a top-half finish as they host relegation-threatened St Pauli, who have a chance to climb out of immediate danger with a positive result.
The host welcomed the international break after a heavy 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich, marking their third defeat in four league matches.
Union Berlin and St Pauli have scored against each other in four of their last seven meetings across all competitions.
As a result, they have dropped into the bottom half of the table and sit just seven points above the bottom three.
Their home form have been inconsistent in their last six games across all competitions, with two wins, two draws and two losses.
For St Pauli, survival remains the clear objective, having entered the break in the relegation play-off spot after back-to-back league defeats.
However, they could temporarily climb out of the bottom three with a win, depending on results elsewhere involving Cologne.
Both teams have scored lots of goals in previous meetings, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last seven encounters, across all competitions.
Their current tally of 24 points is among their lowest at this stage of a top-flight season, and their record against stronger opposition offers little encouragement.
Away form is another concern, with six defeats in their last seven trips across all competitions since the winter break, leaving them with a tough task in Berlin.
Union Berlin vs St Pauli form guide & betting tips
| Union Berlin | vs | St Pauli |
|---|---|---|
| W-L-L-W-L | League Form | W-W-D-L-L |
| 6 | Points | 7 |
| 13th | Form Table | 11th |
| 3 | Goals For | 4 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 5 |
| W-L-L-W-L | Form (all comps) | W-W-D-L-L |
Whispers predicts: Union Berlin 2-1 St Pauli
Union Berlin have shown a level of consistency at home that makes them the clear favourites for this clash against a struggling away side.
Their defensive record is significantly better than the visitors', and they have the experience to handle the pressure of a game like this.
We expect a good performance from the home side, likely resulting in a win, as St Pauli have struggled to find the net regularly on their travels.
The bookmakers have tipped a home victory for the host at 2.10 odds, reflecting the strong home advantage.
A draw is currently valued at 3.25, while an away win for the visitors is considered the underdog result at 3.80 odds.
The odds for over 2.5 goals are set at 2.50, and both teams to score (yes) is a strong proposition at 2.10.
For those seeking higher returns, Union Berlin to score two or more goals in the game is offered at 2.50 odds.
> Home to win at 2.10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.50| Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score (yes) at 2.10 | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team total goals (Over 1.5) at 2.50 | Likelihood: Possible
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