Union Berlin vs Wolfsburg Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Stadion An der Alten Forsterei will host Union Berlin against Wolfsburg this Saturday. The fixture carries added significance as Union will be led by Marie-Louise Eta.
Context and stakes
Union sacked Steffen Baumgart after a 3-1 loss at Heidenheim on April 11. The change followed a run that saw the club win only two of 14 league matches in 2026.
Eta became interim boss after serving as assistant since November 2023. She previously coached the Under-19s and has Champions League-winning experience from the women’s game.
Union sit seven points above St Pauli, who occupy the relegation playoff place. With five matches remaining, their top-flight status is not secure.
The hosts have one win in their last six league outings. They have also registered only one home victory in 2026 and dropped 11 points in their most recent five matches.
Wolfsburg’s crisis
Wolfsburg arrive in turmoil and occupy 17th place. Dieter Hecking became the club’s third manager this term on March 8.
Hecking, 61, started with a 1-1 draw at Hoffenheim but has lost three of his first four matches. The campaign included a 6-3 reverse to Bayer Leverkusen on April 4.
The visitors have accumulated 21 points. They are seven points shy of automatic safety and four behind the relegation playoff spot.
Wolfsburg’s away form has been alarming. In 2026 they lost five and drew two away fixtures.
Team news
For readers seeking a detailed Union Berlin vs Wolfsburg Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups, this section covers injuries and selection issues. Both squads face selection headaches ahead of the game.
Union have a relatively fit roster overall. Jeong Woo-yeong is doubtful after a knock, David Preu remains out, and Robert Skov is a calf doubt.
Goalkeeper Matheo Raab is sidelined with a hand injury. Frederik Ronnow is expected to start. A back three could feature Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld and Diogo Leite.
Union possible starting XI
- Frederik Ronnow
- Danilho Doekhi
- Leopold Querfeld
- Diogo Leite
- Janik Haberer
- Svenja Schafer (Schafer listed as placeholder for midfield)
- Sami Khedira
- Kristoffer Kemlein (Kemlein listed as placeholder)
- Derrick Kohn
- Andrej Ilic
- Oliver Burke
If attacking options remain unavailable, Ilic and Burke could lead the line. Wing-backs Haberer and Kohn would provide width.
Wolfsburg face a longer injury list. Centre-backs Cleiton Santos and Jenson Seelt are out. Full-backs Rogerio and Kilian Fischer are also sidelined.
Bence Dardai is ruled out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury. Mattias Svanberg is doubtful with a calf problem.
Wolfsburg possible starting XI
- Kamil Grabara
- Jeanuel Belocian
- Moritz Jenz
- Konstantinos Koulierakis
- Sael Kumbedi
- Christian Eriksen
- Vinicius Souza
- Joakim Maehle
- Patrick Wimmer
- Dzenan Pejcinovic
- Mohamed El Amine Amoura
Match outlook and prediction
Union could benefit from a new-manager boost under Eta. Wolfsburg must find points fast to avoid relegation danger.
Given form lines and absences, a close encounter seems likely. Filmogaz.com predicts a 2-1 win for Union Berlin.
