Key Facts
- Augsburg travels in ninth place with 43 points – a win could secure the Swabians a spot in the Conference League, while Union, in twelfth place with 36 points, is already safe.
- Union has scored in each of its last five league games, but has also conceded goals in every one of those matches; matches have often gotten out of hand after halftime.
- Augsburg is unbeaten in five games and has scored before halftime in all five matches – this early offensive pattern is particularly dangerous against Union’s slow starts.
- Augsburg will be without three key defensive players (Chaves, Giannoulis, Pedersen); Union is also short-handed (goalkeepers Rönnow and Raab)—both teams are weakened by absences.
- In the last five head-to-head matches, there have always been at least two but never more than three goals—which points to a close, high-scoring game without clear dominance.
- The match has an emotional undertone: Doekhi, Leite, and Král are saying goodbye to their own fans, and head coach Marie-Louise Eta is leading Union for the last time as head coach – for the hosts, there’s more at stake than just three points.
Three farewells at once: Danilho Doekhi, Diogo Leite, and Alex Král will say goodbye to their own fans on Saturday, and Marie-Louise Eta will lead Union Berlin for the last time as head coach. So there’s more at stake than just three points. Meanwhile, Augsburg, currently ninth with 43 points—level on points with Eintracht Frankfurt and one point behind Freiburg—heads to the capital with a realistic chance of securing a Conference League spot. Union has secured its place in the league with 36 points in 12th place.
- Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
- Date and time: May 16, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
- Competition: Bundesliga (Matchday 34)
Union Berlin’s recent league matches have been open and high-scoring, Augsburg is unbeaten in five games, and the absences of Arthur Chaves, Dimitrios Giannoulis, and Mads Pedersen noticeably weaken the visitors defensively. Nevertheless, the Swabians’ strong starts seem particularly telling, especially since Mert Kömür is back on target and Augsburg has its sights firmly set on European spots.
Union Berlin Form & Record Check
The 3-1 win in Mainz was more than just a morale booster for Union at the end of the season.
It gave Marie-Louise Eta her first Bundesliga win as head coach and ended a six-game winless streak in the league. The performance showed courage and was better in terms of build-up play than in recent matches, even if Mainz helped out with sloppy defensive work and dropped off significantly after the break.
Prior to this result, Union had drawn 2-2 with Cologne and lost to RB Leipzig, Wolfsburg, and Heidenheim. The pattern is clear. While the Berliners have scored in each of their last five league games, they’ve also conceded goals in all five and repeatedly let games get out of hand after halftime.
Personnel and emotional factors are likely to shape the season finale. Frederik Rönnow and Matheo Raab are out, making the goalkeeper situation tense, and Janik Haberer and Robert Skov are also unavailable. In defense, the departures of Danilho Doekhi and Diogo Leite could provide a renewed sense of focus, but at the same time highlight just how much upheaval is coming after the final whistle.
Union Berlin is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Carl Klaus (number 25) likely to start in goal, as Frederik Rönnow and Matheo Raab are out. Danilho Doekhi (No. 5) and Diogo Leite (No. 4) are expected to stabilize the defense ahead of their departure, while Rani Khedira (No. 8) and Aljoscha Kemlein (No. 6) are likely to anchor the midfield. Janik Haberer and Robert Skov remain unavailable.
Augsburg Form & Record Check
Augsburg’s 3-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach kept their European dreams alive and demonstrated just how far Manuel Baum has taken this team since December. Michael Gregoritsch scored twice, Robin Fellhauer also contributed a goal, and Mert Kömür’s two assists came at exactly the right time following a difficult stretch.
Their league form is truly strong. Augsburg is unbeaten in five matches, having defeated Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen on the road and drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt and Hoffenheim. These results have propelled a team that was once in relegation trouble into the conversation for the Conference League, even if Baum’s own future remains uncertain.
However, a defensive concern remains. Arthur Chaves, Dimitrios Giannoulis, and Mads Pedersen are out, and Augsburg has conceded goals in each of its last five league matches. Nevertheless, the offensive performance in the first half has been outstanding, with goals scored before halftime in all five games. This goal-scoring threat could prove decisive against a Union side that has often started games sluggishly.
Augsburg is likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, though this is not considered a confirmed starting lineup, with Finn Dahmen – 1 in goal.
The lineup could feature Chrislain Matsima – 5, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw – 6, and Cédric Zesiger – 16 in defense, Kristijan Jakic – 17 alongside Fabian Rieder – 32 in midfield, and Michael Gregoritsch – 38 up front. Since Arthur Chaves, Dimitrios Giannoulis, and Mads Pedersen are all listed as out, the defensive structure is likely to adjust accordingly, with Marius Wolf – 27 and Anton Kade – 30 potentially providing width.
Union Berlin – Augsburg Head-to-Head & Statistics
In their last five meetings, Augsburg has had the upper hand: two wins, two draws, and one win for Union Berlin. The most recent clash in January 2026 ended 1-1 in Augsburg. In May 2025, Union Berlin won 2-1 on the road, but prior to that, Augsburg had come out on top twice in a row, with a 2-0 win in Berlin in January 2025 and a 2-0 home victory in 2024.
The scoring pattern is remarkably consistent. All five matches featured at least two goals, but none went beyond three, meaning the games were generally evenly matched without ever getting out of hand. Augsburg scored in each of these matches, while Union Berlin conceded at least once in all five games. Interestingly, there is also a clear pattern in the early stages: Augsburg has consistently been the stronger side in this rivalry before halftime.
