On Saturday, October 5, Union Berlin will host Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga Round 6 clash, kicking off at 15:30 Central European Time. Here’s a preview and betting analysis for this matchup, prepared by the Sportsmacro team.
Union Berlin
Last season, Union Berlin made their Champions League debut and had participated in European competitions for two consecutive years. However, the demands of that level proved overwhelming, and in the 2023/24 season, the capital club narrowly avoided relegation. They clinched their Bundesliga status with a last-minute goal in the final match, preventing a relegation playoff against Fortuna Düsseldorf.
This season, Union is under the guidance of Danish coach Bo Svensson, who has helped improve their form. The team has collected eight points from the first five rounds, suffering their first defeat only in the last match, where they conceded a goal in the 90+6th minute to Borussia Mönchengladbach. Prior to that, Union secured a 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim and achieved a surprising 0-0 draw away against RB Leipzig.
Borussia Dortmund
As last season’s Champions League finalists, Borussia Dortmund aims to compete for the Bundesliga title again this year. However, the season’s start indicates that Nuri Sahin’s side may struggle to keep pace with Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Dortmund has amassed 10 points from five matches, sitting three points behind the league leaders, Bayern.
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In the last round, Dortmund faced an unexpectedly tough challenge at home against Bochum. After conceding twice in the first half, they managed to score before halftime and then netted three more goals in the second half to secure a 4-2 victory. This followed a previous humiliating 1-5 defeat to Bochum.
Dortmund fans are feeling optimistic about the team’s recent performances in the Champions League. In their opening group match, the “Black and Yellows” convincingly defeated Club Brugge 3-0, and on Tuesday, they dominated Celtic with a stunning 7-1 victory, featuring a hat-trick from Karim Adeyemi.
Key Facts about the match
- Union Berlin has secured three consecutive home victories in the Bundesliga.
- Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund’s last four away Bundesliga matches have seen them concede 12 goals, score only two, and earn just one point.
Probable Lineups
- Union Berlin: Rønnow – Doekhi, Vogt, Leite – Haberer, Schäfer, Khedira, Rothe – Jeong, Hollerbach – Jordan
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Couto, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson – Nmecha, Groß – Gittens, Brandt, Beier – Guirassy
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, Borussia Dortmund triumphed over Union Berlin twice, with scores of 2-0 and 4-2. In their historical encounters, Dortmund has won nine out of 12 meetings, while Union has secured victory three times.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Borussia Dortmund has shown strong attacking prowess this season, but their defensive performances have been inconsistent. I predict that both teams will score in this match.
