Augsburg vs Union Berlin Prediction 15.01.2026 | Bundesliga

Augsburg head into this crucial Bundesliga clash against the capital outfit under mounting pressure, currently languishing in a precarious 15th position with a modest return of just 14 points. That tally leaves them only two points clear of the automatic relegation zone, underlining the importance of this encounter.

The recent appointment of Manuel Baum, following the departure of Jess Thorup despite a series of stable campaigns under the Dane, is beginning to look like a calculated gamble by the club’s hierarchy — one that has yet to fully deliver the desired results.

Baum’s tenure showed early promise with an eye-catching 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, but that initial momentum has quickly faded. Augsburg have since endured a turbulent spell, failing to score or pick up a single win in their last three outings, a run that culminated in a humbling 4-0 defeat at the hands of Borussia Mönchengladbach.

On the personnel front, Chrislain Matsima and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw remain sidelined with long-term injuries. However, the return of Elias Saad, Aiman Dardari, and Samuel Essende — all back after their national teams concluded their AFCON campaigns — provides a timely boost as Augsburg look to steady the ship and pull clear of danger.

Meanwhile, Union Berlin travel to the WWK Arena with a quiet confidence, currently occupying a mid-table ninth position in the Bundesliga standings and positioning themselves as dark horses for a late European qualification push.

Steffen Baumgart’s iron-willed side have built a reputation for resilience in recent weeks, compiling a positive run of three unbeaten matches. They dispatched RB Leipzig 3-1 and Koln 1-0 before the winter break, and followed that with an entertaining four-goal draw against Mainz in the opening fixture of 2026.

The club from the capital enter Bavaria acutely aware of their statistical Achilles’ heel: a leaky defense that has conceded 25 goals in 16 top-flight games so far, leaving them with the third-worst defensive record among the Bundesliga’s top-half sides.

On the personnel front, Union arrive in relatively good health compared to their hosts. There are no confirmed absentees, though Tom Rothe, Robert Skov, and Tim Skarke remain doubts due to recent injury concerns.