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Union Berlin vs. Hertha BSC
After the international break, we are welcomed back by the Bundesliga with an absolute highlight. On Saturday, the Berlin city derby between Union Berlin and Hertha BSC is scheduled for top match time at 18:30. Both fan camps have been eagerly anticipating this duel for quite some time and want to claim the capital championship for themselves again, at least until the second leg. In the following Union Berlin vs Hertha tip, you can find out who we think will come out on top in this important match.
After twelve completed match days, Union is once again in the usual league regions. Despite their limited budget, the Eisern are a safe distance away from the relegation places and within touching distance of the international places. 17 points are currently enough for eighth place. Hertha are in 13th place with four points less and will probably have to fight against relegation again this year. Currently, the gap to the relegation place is four points, a win in the derby should increase the buffer.
Union Berlin – Hertha Info
– Date & Time: 20.11.2021, 18:30 hrs.
– Venue: Berlin, Alte Försterei
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 12
– TV broadcast: Sky
Union Berlin Form & Balance Check
Union can go into Saturday’s fifth capital city derby in Bundesliga history with plenty of confidence. After all, the Eisernen were able to finish last season ahead of the Herthans and already seem a good deal ahead of their nouveau riche neighbours in their development. In addition, Union will have a special home advantage at the weekend, as the Senate has agreed to full capacity utilisation of the stadium at the Alte Försterei under 2G conditions. Even if this seems to be questionable in view of record-breaking incidences, we can at least look forward to an excellent atmosphere at the derby
Division of points in Cologne
Sportingly, the last few weeks of the Unioner did not quite go according to plan. Of the last six competitive games, the team could only win the cup encounter in Mannheim, and in the Bundesliga, the Berliners have been waiting for a win for three games. The most recent result was a 2-2 draw in Cologne, after a furious start it was already 1-1 after nine minutes with goals from Modeste and Ryerson. Prömel was able to turn the game in favour of the Unioners shortly before the break, but Modeste equalised in the 86th minute and secured a point for his Cologne side.
Union Berlin Facts & Analysis
– Rank 8 in the Bundesliga
– Winless for 3 competitive games
– Last played 2:2 in Cologne
Hertha form & balance check
You can’t quite figure out Hertha’s season so far. The disastrous start was followed by changeable weeks, after which the Berliners are at least above the line and are also still represented in the cup. Here, the two teams from the capital can look forward to another clash this season, with Hertha hosting Union in the round of 16 in January. Recently, Hertha seemed to have stabilised somewhat and even strung together three wins in a row against Frankfurt, Gladbach and Münster, only to lose 2-0 against Hoffenheim after a weak performance.
Gave away points against Leverkusen
In the last match before the international break, Leverkusen, who had started strongly, were the guests in Berlin, but their form curve is pointing somewhat downwards. Hertha tried to react to the disappointing performance in Sinsheim and delivered one of the better games of the season. Summer newcomer Stevan Jovetic rewarded the Berliners shortly before the break with a wonderful goal to make it 1-0, but then the capital failed to close the bag in numerous counterattacking situations. And so it came as it had to come, the former Unioner and Herthaner Robert Andrich scored the 1:1 equaliser shortly before the end after a standard situation.
Hertha facts & analysis
– Rank 13 in the Bundesliga
– Since 2 Bundesliga games without a win
– Last played 1:1 against Leverkusen
Predicted line-up – last updated on 18 November 2021
For Union, Max Kruse returns from injury, reuniting the dangerous forward duo of him and Taiwo Awoniyi. Ryerson could also start on the right in place of Trimmel, should the latter lack the necessary freshness after his international trip. Super-joker Kevin Behrens is out with Covid-19.
For Hertha, Tousart should replace the injured Darida, then Serdar would move forward. Ekkelenkamp would be an alternative as a positional change, Boateng is also a possibility. Up front, Selke, Belfodil, Piatek and Jovetic are fighting for the starting spot. However, with the latter making a late return to Berlin due to a Corona infection with the national team, we believe in the physical and combative Selke in the starting eleven.
Union Berlin – Hertha direct comparison & statistics
The city derby between Union and Hertha has taken place eight times so far, four of which in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga. The balance is narrowly in favour of the visitors, who have won three duels so far. Union have won twice and drawn three times. Last season, Hertha were victorious in the first leg at the Olympiastadion, while the second leg ended in a draw.
– The average number of goals scored in a clash between Union Berlin and Hertha BSC is 3.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between Union Berlin and Hertha BSC is 0.8.
– On average Union Berlin score 1 goals against Hertha BSC and Hertha BSC score 2 goals against Union Berlin.
– Last season’s comparisons between the two clubs: 1-1 (home to Union Berlin) and 3-1 (home to Hertha BSC).
– Both teams drew in their last match in the Bundesliga.
