Union Berlin hosts Hoffenheim at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Saturday, September 21, in a Bundesliga clash.
Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim prediction: The outcome could be tight in the capital
Key Stats
- Union Berlin’s first three Bundesliga matches of the season have each seen fewer than 2.5 goals.
- Hoffenheim lost both of their previous Bundesliga games.
- Union Berlin defeated Hoffenheim 1-0 in their last encounter in February.
- The last two games between the teams saw a total of ten yellow cards issued.
Exact score prediction: Union Berlin 1-0 Hoffenheim
Union Berlin remains unbeaten after three matches in the new Bundesliga season, having netted only twice. A second consecutive 1-0 victory over Hoffenheim could be a solid bet for this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Union Berlin is favored by the bookmakers
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
Union Berlin extended their unbeaten start to the season with a goalless draw at RB Leipzig. Their solid defensive showing could set the stage for continued success against Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim has suffered back-to-back heavy defeats (1-3 to Frankfurt and 1-4 to Bayer Leverkusen). With their confidence shaken, the 13/10 underdogs might face difficulties in the capital this weekend. Check out our upcoming matches page for more predictions on this weekend’s matches.
Latest head-to-heads: Draws have been rare
Union Berlin has won three of the last five encounters between these teams, while Hoffenheim has won twice.
Union Berlin update: Three players remain sidelined
Kevin Volland, Yannic Stein, and Josip Juranovic are injured and unavailable for Union Berlin. Head Coach Bo Svensson might stick with the same starting eleven that earned a draw against RB Leipzig last weekend.
Predicted lineup Ronnow (GK), Doekhi, Vogt, Leite, Haberer, Schafer, Khedira, Rothe, Hollerbacj, Benes, Skarke
Hoffenheim update: The visitors are dealing with multiple injury concerns
Hoffenheim faces several injury problems, with Andrej Kramaric, Adam Hlozek, Grischa Promel, Ihlas Bebou, Finn Ole Becker, and Ozan Kabak unavailable. David Jurasek is also doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Kaderabek, Akpoguma, Drexler, Grillitsch, Geiger, Stach, Prass, Kramaric, Bulter, Berisha
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