Union Berlin vs Dortmund Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, Oct 5
- Kick-off Time: 02:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Alte Forsterei, Germany
Capital club Union Berlin will host Dortmund for their sixth game of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season at their home ground Alte Forsterei. The Black and Yellow are looking to build on a thumping 7-1 win over Celtic in the midweek despite their mixed form in domestic competitions.
Hosts Union Berlin will lock horns with in-form Dortmund in a highly-anticipated fixture and have been impressive at home soil since the start of the season. Bo Svensson’s men have opened their season on a high note and have sustained only one defeat so far in the league. But despite their strong start, Berlin have conceded the second-most goals of any team in the German top flight.
Meanwhile, Dortmund hammered Scottish giants Celtic in their last game and will be looking to maintain their uptick in form in all competitions. They are currently undergoing a rebuilding phase under coach Nuri Sahin and have dropped points in two of their last three domestic games.
Union Berlin Team News
The hosts enter this game without forward Ivan Prtajin who will be out until November with his knee injury. Players like Yannic Stein, and Josip Juranovic also remain on the sidelines with their respective injuries while striker Kevin Volland is nearing a full-comeback and could return after the international break.
Dortmund Team News
As for Dortmund, they will be without the services of Dortmund attacker Gio Reyna who remains sidelined with a groin injury. Aside from the USA international, Nuri Sahin has the entire squad at his disposal. Donyell Malen is expected to return in time to face Die Eisernen this weekend.
Union Berlin vs Dortmund Predicted Lineups
Union Berlin predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Ronnow
Defenders: Doekhi, Vogt, Querfeld
Midfielders: Haberer, Schafer, Khedira, Leite Jeong, Hollerbach
Forwards: Siebatcheu
Dortmund predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Kobel
Defenders: Couto, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson
Midfielders: Gross, Can, Brandt
Forwards: Adeyemi, Gittens, Guirassy
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 13 times in the past, with Borussia Dortmund winning nine of those games. Union Berlin has only won three matches between both sides, whereas the remaining game ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| March 02, 2024 | Union Berlin 0-2 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| October 07, 2023 | Dortmund 4-2 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| April 08, 2023 | Dortmund 2-1 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| October 16, 2022 | Union Berlin 2-0 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| February 13, 2022 | Union Berlin 0-3 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in Union Berlin vs Dortmund
Benedict Hollerbach (Union Berlin)
German forward Benedict Hollerbach has had a slow start to the domestic campaign as the winger has bagged only one goal and one assist in five Bundesliga appearances. The former Bayern academy graduate is one of the most impressive attacking talents in Bo Svensso’s roster.
Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
Serhou Guirassy hit the ground running since joining Borussia Dortmund in the summer. He has been in sensational form in his debut campaign as he registered six goals and one assist in five games across all competitions.
Union Berlin vs Dortmund Prediction
The hosts will be aiming to bounce back from their 1-0 loss to Borussia M’gladbach and maintain their 100% unbeaten record in home fixtures. Die Eisernen have won three of their five competitive games so far this campaign and have started this season well under manager Bo Svensson. So far, Union Berlin have lost only once in their domestic campaign.
As for Dortmund, they had another brilliant start to their Champions League campaign as they are tumped Celtic 7-1 in their last game. This puts the club in a great position both in terms of points and goal difference.
Predicted Score: Union Berlin 0-2 Dortmund (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Union Berlin vs Dortmund Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Union Berlin vs Dortmund?
The Union Berlin vs Dortmund game will be played on 5th October at Alte Forsterei.
Q. Where to watch Union Berlin vs Dortmund live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Union Berlin vs Dortmund?
The predicted score for Union Berlin vs Dortmund is 0-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Union Berlin vs Dortmund?
Both sides have met 13 times in the past. Dortmund managed nine wins, with Union Berlin securing only three wins whereas the remaining game ended in a draw.