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SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs. Union Berlin
– Fürth continue to collect defeat after defeat and have now set a new negative record in the Bundesliga.
– Union are still reeling from their last Conference League game against Prague on Thursday.
– The game will probably start sluggishly, but Union will have the upper hand in the end
In the Bundesliga there is a very interesting duel in Fürth on Saturday. They host Union Berlin, who were eliminated from the Conference League last week but are performing excellently in the league. They are winning their home games and have already collected 22 points after 14 games. This puts them in 6th place and they are well on the way to being represented at the international level again.
Fürth, on the other hand, could hardly be doing worse. They have lost the last 12 games in a row, which is a negative record in the Bundesliga. In addition, their defence is disastrous and they have conceded 13 goals in their last two games. On average they concede more than 3 goals per game and with these numbers it is impossible to stay in the league. Find out whether there will be another defeat for Fürth in this Fürth – Union Berlin tip.
Fürth – Union Berlin Info
– Date & Time: 12.12.2021, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: Sportpark Ronhof (Fürth)
– Competition: Bundesliga, 15th matchday
TV broadcast: In Livestream at DAZN
Fürth Form & Balance Check
The leaders of the perennial second division table were certainly hoping for more from their second Bundesliga season in the club’s history. It is the worst start to a Bundesliga season ever and 12 defeats in a row has never happened before. In every game anew, the defence presents itself as truly disastrous and the style of play is simply too offensive, measured against the defensive quality. More than 3 goals conceded per game on average, but simply too little penetrating power in attack. If they keep up this goal conceded average, it will be more than 100 goals at the end of the season.
Does Fürth have to change the way they play?
In itself, Fürth’s idea of the game is very positive, but there is a reason why many promoted teams focus primarily on defending, as the quality and football in the Bundesliga is simply different. The prominent departures in the winter have not made things any easier either, and Paderborn have already failed twice in the Bundesliga with this offensive orientation. In order for the Kleeblätter to say goodbye to the Bundesliga with some dignity, they should perhaps rethink their approach so that they don’t get shot out of the stadium every week.
Fürth Facts & Analysis
– The gap to a non-relegation place is already 13 points.
– They have the second weakest offence in the league
– Fürth have conceded 17 goals more than the second weakest defence in the league
Union Berlin Form & Balance Check
After a good opening season in 2019/2020, the team improved again last season and sensationally reached the newly formed Conference League. They were eliminated there during the week, but international business was still a good experience and so far this season they are on track to play internationally again next year. After 14 games they are in 6th place in the table and the stability that Union Berlin is showing is extremely amazing. The squad is also very experienced, yet the Eisernen play as coolly as if they have been active in the Bundesliga for years.
Can Union establish themselves in the Bundesliga in the long term?
It is only the 3rd year of the Eisernen in the German top flight, but most of the players in Union’s squad already have significantly more experience in the Bundesliga. Accordingly, they are already a year or two older and the question is whether this philosophy will be possible for much longer. Most of the players are around 30 or older and their form will automatically drop. That’s why we are very curious to see what Union’s future game idea will look like.
Union Berlin facts & analysis
– Union have only won one game away from home.
– They won the last match against RB Leipzig with 2:1
– Top scorer is Awoniyi with 9 goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 11 December 2021
Fürth coach Leitl is actually spoilt for choice, but it may still be too early for defensive players Viergever and Jung to make an appearance. On the offensive side, both Nielsen and Dudziak are options. Probably only Hrgota is set in the offensive. For the visitors, Haraguchi will probably return to the starting eleven to add a playful component. Kruse would then move one position forward again. Norwegian Ryerson could also replace Trimmel on the right.
Fürth – Union Berlin Direct comparison & Statistics
The two teams have never met in the Bundesliga, but a few times in the 2. Bundesliga. Back then, the direct comparison went relatively clearly to the home side, as Fürth won 10 of the 24 games, while Union only managed this feat four times.
– Union Berlin have always scored in their last 18 matches
– SpVgg Greuther Fürth have not won any of their last 7 home games
– When Union Berlin leads 0-1 in away matches, they win 63% of the games
