Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin Prediction & Tips
It proved to be a difficult week for Arminia Bielefeld and their fans, as the 2-0 Bundesliga loss to Hoffenheim over the weekend was quickly followed by the news that legendary striker Fabian Klos would be leaving the club in the summer after 11 years of service. That recent drop sees Frank Kramer’s team start this matchday level on points with Augsburg (22) – currently in the relegation playoff spot – while still perilously close to the red zone of the standings.
However, Bielefeld had been showing strong performances before that latest loss, going unbeaten in six Bundesliga games (G3, D3), five of which saw them score exactly two goals. Rediscovering that attacking performance will be especially crucial for further success against Union Berlin, a side that have not conceded against Bielefeld in the last three meetings against each other (E1, L2), including the first meeting of the campaign between the two clubs ( P1-0).
A tough 3-0 loss at home to Borussia Dortmund on the final matchday meant Union’s first consecutive defeats in the Bundesliga since January 2021, although they are still level on points with fourth and bottom RB Leipzig. which gives access to the Champions League However, the visiting team has proven to be inconsistent when playing away from home this season (G3, E4, P4), conceding two or more goals in six of those games, including their last presentation of this character against Augsburg (P 2-0).
Union’s slow starts have also been problematic this season, as they have led on the scoreboard at half-time in 22 Bundesliga games only five times, while conceding 39% of their 18 “goals against” away. in league within the first 30 minutes of action.
Players to watch: Patrick Wimmer has eight goalscoring contributions (three goals, five assists) in 19 Bundesliga appearances this season for Bielefeld, scoring a goal and providing an assist during his last away outing. Union, meanwhile, remain undefeated in the eight games Taiwo Awoniyi has found the net in this league season (nine goals – W5, D3).
Featured fact: Union’s Bundesliga games this season feature an average of just 8.32 total corner kicks – the lowest figure in the league.
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