Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund: Match Preview, Predictions & Team News
On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund will face Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, marking a significant clash in the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund, currently second in the league, boasts 39 points. They previously secured a 3-2 victory against St Pauli on January 17. Union Berlin sits ninth with 24 points and recently drew 1-1 with Stuttgart.
Match Preview: Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund
This match is critical for Dortmund to maintain their position in the top four of the Bundesliga. A loss could see them vulnerable to rising challengers, particularly RB Leipzig, who is just seven points behind.
Current Form and Performance
Union Berlin has displayed mixed form, remaining unbeaten in five matches but experiencing three consecutive draws. Their scoring rates are concerning, as they have the fewest goals of any top ten team, netting only 24 times this season. They have relied on late equalizers but have been unable to secure decisive victories.
- Position: 9th in Bundesliga
- Points: 24
- Goals scored this season: 24
- Recent match: 1-1 against Stuttgart
Dortmund, on the other hand, has shown moments of brilliance, having found the net three times in each of their last three league matches. They currently hold stringent statistics with 16 first goals scored out of 18 league matches, a league-leading figure. However, their road performances have been less impressive, with only two wins in their last six away games.
- Position: 2nd in Bundesliga
- Points: 39
- Recent match: 3-2 win against St Pauli
Team News
Union Berlin will miss wing-back Derrick Kohn, who is suspended after a red card against Augsburg. Tom Rothe is also sidelined due to injury. This could lead to a defensive lineup featuring Christopher Trimmel and Josip Juranovic flanking the central defenders.
For Dortmund, midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is ruled out due to injury. However, the team maintains a robust squad with players like Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha likely to bolster the midfield, while center-forward Serhou Guirassy looks to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Predicted Lineups
Union Berlin:
- Goalkeeper: Ronnow
- Defenders: Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite
- Midfielders: Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Juranovic
- Forwards: Jeong, Ilic, Ansah
Borussia Dortmund:
- Goalkeeper: Kobel
- Defenders: Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck
- Midfielders: Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson
- Forwards: Adeyemi, Brandt
- Center-Forward: Guirassy
Match Prediction
Anticipation is building as Dortmund seeks to recover from a disappointing Champions League performance. They are expected to leverage their attacking strength against a struggling Union Berlin team. Based on current form, the predicted score might lean towards a 2-1 victory for Borussia Dortmund.
