Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 German Bundesliga
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Union Berlin and Hoffenheim clash in the capital with only two points currently separating them in the Bundesliga table.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Saturday September 21st 2024 – UK – 2:30pm / US ET – 9:30am / US PT – 6:30am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not televised / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – ESPN+
UNION BERLIN PREVIEW: STILL UNBEATEN AFTER HOLDING LEIPZIG
Union Berlin put in an excellent performance away to RB Leipzig last time out, securing a 0-0 draw against Marco Rose’s side, The point ensures they are still yet to be beaten in the Bundesliga this season, drawing twice and winning once. That victory came at home to St. Pauli, so they’ll hope for a similar story on their own patch here.
Of Union’s four games played in all competitions so far this season, three of them saw them keep clean sheets, again underlining the strength of their backline and why they have proven so difficult to beat under Bo Svensson in 2024-25.
HOFFENHEIM PREVIEW: LEVERKUSEN TOO STRONG FOR HOSTS IN SINSHEIM
Hoffenheim fell to their second league defeat of the campaign last weekend as they were outclassed by Bayer Leverkusen, losing 1-4. When factoring in their 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt prior to that game, it is an area of concern for Pellegrino Matarazzo. They are currently conceded too many goals and winning games as a result is becoming difficult.
As it stands, Hoffenheim have shipped 11 goals across their last four in all competitions so far this campaign. Unless their defensive fragilities are fixed sooner rather than later, Hoffenheim won’t be able to kick on as a team.
UNION BERLIN TEAM NEWS: VOLLAND MISSING IN ATTACK FOR HOSTS
Forward Kevin Volland is Union’s most notable absence with right-wing-back Josip Juranovic also missing. Therefore, a front three of Vertessen, Siebatcheu and Hollerbach may well be on the cards for the home side.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Ronnow; Doekhi, Vogt, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Schafer, Rousillon; Vertessen, Siebatcheu, Hollerbach
UNAVAILABLE: Juranovic (Injured), Stein (Injured), Volland (Injured)
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HOFFENHEIM TEAM NEWS: VISITORS LIKELY TO MATCH UP WITH UNION
Expect Hoffenheim to line up with three forward, with Hlozek and Berisha flanking Andrej Kramaric up top. Midfielder Grillitsch is ill, whilst several over players are out through injury, such as Ozan Kabak and Grischa Promel.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Baumann; Drexler, Stach, Akpoguma; Kaderabek, Tohumcu, Geiger, Prass; Hlozek, Kramaric, Berisha
UNAVAILABLE: Bebou (Injured), Becker (Injured), Grillitsch (Illness), Jurasek (Injured), John (Injured), Kabak (Injured), Promel (Injured)
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UNION BERLIN VS HOFFENHEIM PREDICTION
This represents a huge opportunity for Union Berlin when taking into account that these two sides are at the opposite ends of scale when it comes to being their respective opponents at bay. Whilst Union Berlin have shut out the majority of teams they’ve played this season, Hoffenheim can’t stop conceding goals, so that plays into Union’s favour.
Provided the Union backline can replicate recent performances, they stand an excellent chance of victory with the likelihood that they will score at least one against Hoffenheim’s leaky defence. Therefore, back the hosts to win this one via the safety of the draw no bet market.
UNION BERLIN VS HOFFENHEIM TIP: UNION BERLIN DRAW NO BET
