Union Berlin - Borussia Dortmund

Regular Season - 24
Kickoff: 2024-03-02 13:30

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Union Berlin - Borussia Dortmund Predictions

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund
Best odds: 2.02

As the Bundesliga gears up for another electrifying clash, all eyes turn to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei where Union Berlin is set to host Borussia Dortmund on a chilly Saturday afternoon. With predictions leaning towards an away victory, the encounter promises to be a battle of wits and tactics, with key players tipped to make a significant impact.

Key Players Union Berlin looks to their frontline, particularly Mikkel Kaufmann Sørensen, whose performance could be pivotal. With a rating of 6.50 and a keen eye for goal, Sørensen's ability to convert chances will be crucial for the home team's success. In defense, Leonardo Bonucci stands tall with a rating of 6.53, commanding the backline with 237 passes to his name this season. The attacking prowess of David Datro Fofana cannot be ignored either, with his aggressive play reflected in 13 shots on target and a total goal tally that Union Berlin will hope to increase.

Borussia Dortmund, sitting comfortably in fourth place, will rely on the youthful exuberance of Youssoufa Moukoko, whose rating of 6.70 and three goals make him a threat that Union Berlin must contain. Defensively, the experience of Niklas Süle and Mats Julian Hummels will be vital. Süle's impressive pass completion and Hummels' ability to contribute offensively with two goals to his name add depth to Dortmund's tactical approach.

Recent Form

Union Berlin's recent form has been a mixed bag with an inconsistent run of WWDLW. Despite their 12th place standing and a negative goal difference, their home record shows resilience and potential for upsets. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, has been in fine form with a sequence of DWDWW, indicating a team finding its rhythm at the right moment. The Champions League berth is within reach, and Dortmund will be eager to consolidate their position.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between the two sides tells a tale of Dortmund's dominance. The previous encounters have seen Dortmund come out on top twice, with scores of 4-2 and 2-1 in the most recent meetings. However, Union Berlin has shown they can cause an upset, as evidenced by their 2-0 win at home in 2022, proving that past statistics may not always predict future outcomes.

Prediction

The match prediction points towards a victory for the visitors. Borussia Dortmund, with a 45% chance of winning, seem to have the upper hand against Union Berlin's 10%. The predicted goals for Dortmund stand at an aggressive -3.5, suggesting a game where they could potentially dominate. The advice leans towards Dortmund as the winner, bolstered by their superior form (52% to Union Berlin's 48%), attacking strength (73% to 27%), and defensive capabilities (60% to 40%).

Taking into account the recent form, head-to-head history, and key player analysis, the prediction gears towards a Borussia Dortmund win. The match is expected to be a showcase of tactical nous from both sides, with Dortmund's attacking flair and defensive solidity giving them the edge. Union Berlin will not make it easy, especially at home, but the odds are in favor of the away team to come out on top in this Bundesliga encounter.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

50%
50%

Attacking Potential

36%
64%

Defensive Potential

50%
50%

Poisson Distribution

26%
74%

Stregth H2H

20%
80%

Goals H2H

35%
65%

Wins the game

36%
64%

Union Berlin - Borussia Dortmund Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14