It has been a free-flowing week of action to this point for Borussia Dortmund after netting eleven in their last two matches.
After smashing seven past Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday, attention quickly turns back to domestic matters in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Union Berlin have made a positive start to the new season after winning twice in their opening five. However, a response will be required on Saturday after falling to a first defeat of the campaign at Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend.
Odds: Dortmund Odds Against for Berlin Trip
Borussia Dortmund will be a popular selection in the Bundesliga this weekend, and there could be value in the betting. A home win is among the unlikely outcomes, but positives could be drawn from their home form this term.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Union Berlin | +246 |
| Draw | +251 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +117 |
Dortmund Boast Healthy Record in Berlin
| Total | Union Berlin | Borussia Dortmund | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Bundesliga Games | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Goals | 47 | 16 | 31 |
Dortmund has dominated the recent meetings between these sides, winning each of the last three in the Bundesliga.
Union’s only win in their last seven was achieved in this exact fixture in the 2022-23 season, but they were easily beaten 2-0 by Dortmund in the German capital last term.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both teams have scored in this match on just two occasions in the last five league meetings. (Both Teams Not to Score @ +120)
Union Berlin Team News
Union’s progression this term has been impacted by the number of players that have been missing in the advanced areas.
Kevin Volland is a doubt for this weekend’s showdown against Dortmund, while Ivan Prtajin and Yannic Stein aren’t set to return until after the upcoming international break.
Possible Lineup
Frederik Ronnow (GK); Diego Leite, Kevin Vogt, Danilho Doekhi, Janik Haberer, Andras Schafer, Rani Khedira, Tom Rothe, Jeong Woo-Yeong, Benedict Hollerbach, Jordan Pefok
Key Stat
Union have won each of their opening two home matches this season. They haven’t won three successive home matches to start a Bundesliga season in their top-flight history.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Karim Adeyemi was a standout performer in midweek against Celtic, but his substitution was largely regarded as precautionary.
Donyell Malen is recovering from a fever and could be fit enough for a place on the bench. Giovanni Reyna is unlikely to recover from a groin strain.
Possible Lineup
Gregor Kobel (GK); Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Pascal Gross, Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Jamie Brynoe-Gittens, Serhou Guirassy
Key Stat
Dortmund have struggled on their road trips in the Bundesliga. They have gone four without a win away from Signal Iduna Park, and have won just a single point from a possible 12 available.
Union Berlin vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Union’s newfound defensive structure will be tested this weekend after conceding just three times in their opening five Bundesliga outings.
Dortmund’s away record across the last two seasons remains a huge concern this weekend, and despite hitting the highs against Celtic, we could see them crushing back down to earth in Berlin.
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