Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim prediction 21.09.2024 | Bundesliga
FC Union Berlin
2 - 1
Elapsed: FT
Half time: 2 - 0
Full time: 2 - 1
Kick off:
Date:
Hoffenheim
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Contents
- Competition: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, 21st September, 2024
- Kickoff: 14:30 UK / 15:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Berlin)
Union Berlin came to this season after an atrocious one last year, when they finished 15th with just 33 points in 34 rounds. They avoided the relegation playout only due to a better goal difference. However, we believe they are capable of much more. Now, with the new coach, Bo Svensson, the goal of "The Iron Ones" will definitely be to reach Europe again. This season started fairly well for Union Berlin, winning five points in the first three rounds while also winning the DFB Pokal 1/32 Finals against Greifswald.
Hoffenheim were mostly a mid-table team in the previous several years. Last year, they did well, finishing 7th and reaching the Europa League for the first time since the 2020/21 season. However, this season, Hoffenheim haven't started well, as they won just three points in three rounds and barely won the DFB Pokal 1/32 Finals against a Regionalliga team, Wurzburger Kickers. Even though they improved the team a bit over the Summer, it will be interesting to see whether they can play on multiple fronts.
Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim pick: Union Berlin to win
Union Berlin are undefeated this season. To be fair, they weren't too impressive offensively. But on the other hand, their defense was incredible, allowing just one goal in three Bundesliga games and one Cup game. For now, the Iron Ones hold the best defensive record in Bundesliga. If we take into consideration that they played three of four games away from home, that defensive record looks even better.
Hoffenheim won just one game this season, at least in the regular time. That win was in the first Bundesliga game against newly promoted Holstein Kiel (3:2), where Kiel definitly had chances to secure a draw. After that initial win, they lost two in a row and were totally outplayed by Eintracht and Bayer, allowing seven goals in total.
Also, Hoffenheim disapoint us in the Cup. They won (3:2) againt Wurzburg Kickers (Regionalliga team) after the penalty shootout but it was definitly far from an impressive performance.
Considering what we have seen from these teams so far, along with the home pitch advantage, we believe that Union Berlin are much closer to winning the upcoming Bundesliga match.
FC Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Hoffenheim
0 : 1
FC Union Berlin
Bundesliga
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FC Union Berlin
0 : 2
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
4 : 2
FC Union Berlin
Bundesliga
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FC Union Berlin
3 : 1
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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FC Union Berlin
2 : 1
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
2 : 2
FC Union Berlin
Bundesliga
Union Berlin team news
In the previous game against Leipzig, we saw a bizarre situation as neither head coach was present. While Marco Rose was out due to a suspension, Bo Svensson was unable to be on the bench due to an infection. However, according to credible sources, he is feeling better and should be ready for the upcoming match.
The team should have no new injuries, but Josip Juranovic, Yannic Stein and Kevin Volland shuld remain sidelined with their injuries.
Last matches of FC Union Berlin
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RB Leipzig
0 : 0
FC Union Berlin
Bundesliga
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FC Union Berlin
1 : 0
St Pauli
Bundesliga
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FSV Mainz
1 : 1
FC Union Berlin
Bundesliga
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Greifswalder FC
0 : 1
FC Union Berlin
DFB Pokal
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FC Union Berlin
1 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
FC Union Berlin lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Frederik Ronnow
Defenders
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5
Danilho Doekhi
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2
Kevin Vogt
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4
Diogo Leite
Midfielders
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19
Janik Haberer
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13
Andras Schafer
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8
Rani Khedira
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20
Laszlo Benes
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15
Tom Rothe
Forwards
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21
Tim Skarke
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16
Benedict Hollerbach
Hoffenheim team news
In the previous game against Bayer Leverkusen, Andrej Kramaric suffered a sprained ankle. Still, accroding to German media reports, he did not suffer serious injury and should be ready for the Union Berlin game.
Finn Ole BeckerI, hlas Bebou, Adam Hlozek, Ozan Kabak, and Grischa Promel who missed the previous games with injuries should remain sidelined. Meanwhile, David Jurasek is questionable with a broken hand.
Last matches of Hoffenheim
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Hoffenheim
1 : 4
Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga
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Eintracht Frankfurt
3 : 1
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
3 : 2
Holstein Kiel
Bundesliga
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Würzburger Kickers
3 : 5
Hoffenheim
DFB Pokal
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Hoffenheim
0 : 2
Fulham
Club Friendlies 3
Hoffenheim lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oliver Baumann
Defenders
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4
Tim Drexler
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16
Anton Stach
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25
Kevin Akpoguma
Midfielders
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3
Pavel Kaderabek
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11
Florian Grillitsch
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8
Dennis Geiger
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22
Alexander Prass
Forwards
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10
Mergim Berisha
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27
Andrej Kramaric
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21
Marius Bulter
4 Reasons why Union Berlin should win
- Union Berlin are undefeated in four games this season
- Union Berlin allowed just one goal this season
- Hoffenheim allowed seven goals in the last two games against Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt
- Union Berlin won the previous h2h game 2:0
Main prediction FC Union Berlin - Hoffenheim
FC Union Berlin to win
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Additional predictions
FC Union Berlin & Hoffenheim current standing in Bundesliga
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | FC Bayern München | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 - 7 | +13 | 14 |
2 | RB Leipzig | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 14 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 - 9 | +5 | 13 |
4 | SC Freiburg | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 - 7 | +2 | 12 |
5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16 - 12 | +4 | 11 |
6 | FC Union Berlin | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 11 |
7 | Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 - 11 | +1 | 10 |
8 | VfB Stuttgart | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 - 11 | +4 | 9 |
9 | Heidenheim | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 9 |
10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 - 10 | +1 | 8 |
11 | Werder Bremen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 - 12 | -4 | 8 |
12 | VfL Wolfsburg | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 12 | +1 | 7 |
13 | FC Augsburg | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 - 15 | -6 | 7 |
14 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 - 10 | -3 | 6 |
15 | St. Pauli | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 4 |
16 | TSG Hoffenheim | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 - 16 | -6 | 4 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 - 19 | -10 | 2 |
18 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 - 14 | -8 | 1 |