Union Berlin vs Hertha Berlin Prediction & Tips
Union Berlin and Hertha BSC play at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in a Bundesliga Round 1 clash. At this stadium, the head-to-head record is in favour of the home team, who have 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 games. In fact, the last time they met at this stadium was on 20-11-2021, in a Bundesliga match that ended with FC Union Berlin winning (2-0). The goals of the match were scored by T. Awoniyi (8′ ) and C. Trimmel (30′ ) for FC Union Berlin.
The home team debut in this edition after having finished last season in 5th place. In the last game they played, for the DFB Pokal, they beat Chemnitzer FC away by (1-2) after extra time. In the last 10 home games Union Berlin records 8 wins and 2 draws. The team has allowed goals to its opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, so its defence needs to improve, but its attack has been scoring with regularity, as it has managed to score in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, it has managed to turn the score in 2 of the 4 games in which it has conceded the first goal.
Union Berlin go into this match with an extra-time win against Chemnitzer worth for the German Cup. It is guessed that the home team will again play in a 3-5-2 tactical system, where the player responsible for putting his art in the offensive plays is the Japanese Genki Haraguchi. Jordan Siebatcheu is the home side’s main striker, with his best quality being his finishing. Coach Urs Fischer will miss Timo Baumgartl due to physical problems.
This will be the first match in this edition of the competition for the visiting team, who finished the previous edition in the 16th position. The team comes into this match after an away win against Eintracht Braunschweig by (6-5) in the penalty shootout. In the last 10 away matches played in all competitions, Hertha BSC have won 5, drawn 1 and lost 4. Their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. There are 1 outstanding periods in the last 5 matches played as a visitor for all competitions: they have conceded 4 of their 7 goals between the minutes (61′-75′).
Hertha enter this match unmotivated after a defeat, on penalties, against Braunschweig, worth for the German Cup. The visiting team usually plays in a 4-3-3 formation, where the three most advanced men are Myziane Maolida, Davie Selke and Dodi Lukébakio: the last mentioned player is very fast and competent in finishing. Out of this game are Lucas Tousart, suspended, as well as Dong-jun Lee, Kelian Nsona, Marco Richter and Jessic Ngankam, the latter with physical problems.
Union Berlin – Hertha Berlin FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
