Union Berlin – Borussia Dortmund
Our Union Berlin – Dortmund betting tip is: Dortmund win – 2.15 odds
- Bet would have paid off in the last three encounters
- Dortmund has scored eleven goals in the last two games
- BVB has won three times in the last five league games
After an exciting international week, the Bundesliga is back in action for the German teams this weekend. The schedule is tight and leaves no room for error. The top flight is now on matchday six and the first patterns are slowly emerging. One of the Champions League participants, Borussia Dortmund, is away on Saturday afternoon in the conference to take on Union Berlin.
The hosts have made a solid start and are known for playing compact football defensively. BVB somehow has to find a way through this defensive bulwark, but they proved on Tuesday evening that their offense is capable of doing so. You can find out which team has the better chances in our Union Berlin – Dortmund betting tip.
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Union Berlin – Dortmund Info
- Date & Time: 05.10.2024, 3:30 pm
- Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 6
- Broadcast/live stream: Sky
Union Berlin Form & record check
After Union were able to experience the full force of the triple burden last season, they agreed this season to make it as easy as possible to stay in the league as early as possible and, if possible, to look further up the table. So far, the start of the season has been very successful for them. In the first four games, they got two wins and two draws, but last weekend they suffered their first setback when they conceded a goal in the 90th minute, thus suffering their first defeat of the season with a score of 0:1.
But the Berliners have no reason to be disappointed. They are currently in ninth place in the table with eight points and are still within striking distance of the top teams, of which the upcoming opponent is one.
Minimalist
Bo Svensson’s team is now known for their hard-working mentality, but also for their incredibly stable defensive football. Even against big teams, the Irons repeatedly manage to stay compact and focused, thus driving their opponents to despair.
This season, they have a goal difference of 4-3 after five games, making them the team that scores the fewest goals per game in the current season. The highest result was a 2-1 win against TSG Hoffenheim, otherwise Union never scored more than one goal.
Union Berlin facts & analysis
- Ninth place in the table
- Last game lost 1-0
- One defeat in the last five games
Dortmund Form & Record Check
Dortmund had a very disappointing season in the league and wanted to avoid at all costs a similar pattern in the current season. So far, they seem to be doing quite well in achieving this goal, but the competition is incredibly strong this year.
They have three wins and a draw from their first five league games, and they lost to VfB Stuttgart 1-5 in a clear and dominant performance. This points haul currently puts them in fifth place in the table, three points behind league leaders Munich.
Demonstration of power
During the week, BVB had to play in the Champions League. They were hosting Celtic Glasgow at the Signal Iduna Park. The game picked up speed early on and it was clear to everyone involved after the first few minutes what a wild game they would face. After nine minutes, the score was already 1:1, after which the Borussians turned it around, particularly in the form of three-time goal scorer Karim Adeyemi, and went into the break with a 5:1 lead.
Adeyemi himself then had to go off injured in the second half and will probably not be available for the next game. In the second 45 minutes, Dortmund took it a little easier, scored two more goals and ended this magical Champions League night with a 7-1 victory. They will need this offensive threat again against the Irons.
Dortmund Facts & Analysis
- Last game won 7:1
- Fifth place
- Eleven goals in the last two games of the season
Union Berlin will play in a 3-4-2-1 again under Bo Svensson. This formation rotates into a back five when defending, but also offers enormous momentum down the wings when going forward. There will be no major changes in personnel. Trimmel could be an option on the right wing and Vertessen is a possibility in attack.
At Dortmund, Nuri Şahin is likely to rotate a little due to the double burden in his 4-2-3-1. It is clear that matchwinner Adeyemi will not be there due to injury, for him Duranville is likely to play on the right wing. Groß could get a break in central midfield, with Sabitzer starting in his place. Bensebaini could also start in the upcoming game, taking up the left-back position, with Ryerson moving to the right and Couto starting on the bench.
Union Berlin – Dortmund Head to Head & Statistics
Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund have only played each other a total of twelve times. Ten of those encounters have been in the Bundesliga and two have been in the DFB Cup. The numbers from the past tend to speak the Dortmund language. BVB have emerged victorious in eight of those matches, while Union have only won three. This fixture has only ended in a draw on one occasion. In the last meeting, which also took place in the capital, Dortmund overcame early problems to win 2-0.
Head to Head (H2H)
