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Union Berlin vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Luckily, the Bundesliga continues this weekend as well and matchday 8 awaits us in Germany’s top division. With Union Berlin, one of the surprise teams of the last 2 years awaits VfL Wolfsburg, who have slowed down a bit after a strong start to the season. At the moment, the Wolves are in 5th place after 7 games, with a goal difference of 9:8 and 13 points. Union is only just behind them, in 7th place with 12 points, which is particularly astonishing as Union is represented internationally, but the double burden has not yet made itself felt.
Wolfsburg are also in the Champions League this year and their start to the group stage was rather mixed. In the 1:1 against Sevilla they had trouble with the VAR and so missed out on the 3 points. Nevertheless, everything is still possible for Wolfsburg in this competition. Find out how we rate the match in the Bundesliga in this Union Berlin – Wolfsburg betting tip.
Union Berlin – Wolfsburg Info
– Date & Time: 16.10.2021, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: An der Alten Försterei (Berlin)
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 8
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Union Berlin Form & Balance Check
2019 Berlin came into the Bundesliga with a clear plan and it’s working out brilliantly so far. The team regularly strengthens itself with seasoned Bundesliga professionals, but also signs more and more young and promising players. Almost every new signing has been a success so far, so it’s no wonder that the team is in such a good starting position and has qualified for Europe. Above all, Awoniyi, who was signed from Liverpool FC, makes an excellent impression and has already scored 5 goals this season. An extremely strong quota. Together with Max Kruse, he forms an enormously goal-threatening duo.
Can Union maintain this level?
Urs Fischer’s idea of the game is still extremely focused on the physical. A lot is demanded of the players, but the team follows the coach unconditionally and there have hardly been any setbacks since promotion in 2019. The start to this season is also extremely promising and despite the double burden, Union’s players can call up their performances almost unconditionally. Accordingly, we currently see no reason for the team to let up in the near future.
Union Berlin facts & analysis
– Union is still unbeaten at home this season
– Top scorer is Awoniyi with 5 goals scored.
– So far they have only lost once in the Bundesliga (2:4 in Dortmund)
Wolfsburg form & balance check
After a relatively bitter start to the season, which saw them eliminated at the green table in the cup, 4 wins followed to kick off the Bundesliga season. Among others, Leipzig was beaten and they also did their duty against Bochum, Hertha and Fürth. However, since the victory in Fürth, there have been no more three-match winning streaks and there were defeats in Hoffenheim and at home against Gladbach. In the Champions League, things didn’t really go well either and they start the group stage with two draws, which is absolutely feasible from Wolfsburg’s point of view.
How is Mark van Bommel dealing with his first crisis?
The new Wolfsburg coach was known for his enormous aggressiveness on the pitch. Currently, there is no lack of this, but the players are using this toughness in the wrong places. Recently, there have been a few sending-offs that have made life unnecessarily difficult for them. Lacroix will be missing at the weekend and Mbabu and Otavio are also probably injured. Accordingly, it won’t be easy for the coach to get something against the home-strong Berliners.
Wolfsburg facts & analysis
– Wolfsburg have not won any of their last 5 competitive matches
– Top scorer is Wout Weghorst with 3 goals
– Wolfsburg won the last direct encounter
Predicted line-up – last update on 14 October 2021
For the home side, we expect the usual three-man backline with 2 attacking wing-backs. It is quite possible that Voglsammer will start for Haraguchi, but Becker, who has been left out recently, is also an option for the starting eleven. The visitors will have to make changes in defence. Brooks replaces the suspended Lacroix, and there is still hope for Bornauw and Mbabu. Alternatives would be Yannick Gerhardt and Micky van de Ven.
Union Berlin – Wolfsburg Direct comparison & Statistics
As the Berliners are only playing their third season in the top flight, there have only been 4 direct duels. In the process, Union have yet to win a game. Wolfsburg won both home games and the points were shared at the Alte Försterei. In each case, the score was 2:2 at the end of the match.
– An average of 3 goals scored in direct duels
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 2-2 (home tie for Union Berlin) and 3-0 (home tie for VfL Wolfsburg)
– When Union Berlin leads 1-0 in home matches, they win 62% of the games
– Union Berlin score an average of 1.67 goals in home matches and VfL Wolfsburg score an average of 1.42 goals in away matches
