Henry Roldán
Get ready for an exciting match-up as Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin battle it out on the pitch this Saturday. With only eight games left in the Bundesliga season, the race for the championship is still wide open and both teams have a lot at stake.
Last week, the black and yellows lost its grip on the top spot after suffering a 4-2 defeat against Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Union Berlin kept its hopes alive with an impressive 3-0 victory over Stuttgart.
These two teams faced off in the 19th matchday, with Union Berlin coming out on top with a 2-0 win. So, it’s safe to say that both sides are fired up for this rematch. Without further ado, JefeBet got you covered with the ultimate preview for the Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin showdown.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin Bundesliga Matchday 27 Game on April 8, 2023
- Where: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
- When: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 9:30 AM ET
- Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund (-185) / Draw (+300) / Union Berlin (+425)
- Asian Handicap: Borussia Dortmund (-1.0, -110) / Union Berlin (+1.0, -130)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120) / Under (-105)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (-110)
All odds shown are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Borussia Dortmund
The past month, and especially the last week, has been a nightmare for Borussia Dortmund. Its hopes of winning any title are fading away, with no possibility of turning the situation around.
After being eliminated by Chelsea in the Champions League in early March, Dortmund lost its Bundesliga leadership to Bayern Munich last weekend. To make matters worse, it was eliminated from the German Cup during the week, losing 2-0 against RB Leipzig.
This Saturday, it faces Union Berlin, a match that could be a make-or-break moment for its season. It is just two points behind Bayern, and only two points ahead of Union Berlin in second place.
If we only focus on the previous paragraphs, we might think that Dortmund’s campaign has been poor. However, its failures in important matches overshadow its 10-game unbeaten run before the loss to Bayern.
The Black and Yellows is also second in goals scored in the German championship with 57, only surpassed by the Bavarians. Its defense has also responded well, being the fifth least conceded in the league with 35 goals against.
Besides, when they play at home, it is even more formidable, with just one loss in 12 games and a 10-game unbeaten streak
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Gregor Kobel; Raphael Guerreiro, Niklas Süle, Nico Schlotterbeck, Mats Hummels; Emre Can; Marco Reus, Salih Ozcan, Julian Brandt, Jude Bellingham; Sébastien Haller.
Betting on FC Union Berlin
Since joining the Bundesliga in the 2019/20 season, Union Berlin has been on a steady upward trajectory. This season, it is a prime example of that improvement.
After finishing seventh two seasons ago and fifth last year, Urs Fischer’s team still has hopes of challenging Bayern Munich for the title. But to do that, it’ll need to pull off another heroic feat and secure a victory in Dortmund.
The Iron Ones stands currently in third place with 51 points, it is just two points behind Borussia Dortmund and four points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. It still has a shot at the championship, but it needs to pull off another heroic win against Dortmund to keep its hopes alive.
To top it off, Union Berlin boasts the best defense in the German league, having conceded only 28 goals, one less than Bayern Munich. It’s no wonder it is undefeated in its last four matches and has only lost once in its last 11 Bundesliga games.
However, as visitors, the Berlin-based team needs to step up its game. While it has only suffered one defeat in its last five away matches, it has allowed 20 of the 28 goals it has conceded this season on the road.
Possible Lineup (3-5-2): Lennart Grill; Danilho Doekhi, Robin Knoche, Diogo Leite; Josip Juranovic, Janik Haberer, Rani Khedira, Aissa Laïdouni, Christopher Trimmel; Kevin Behrens, Sheraldo Becker.
JefeBet Prediction
The Union Berlin’s season is truly admirable, but its performance as visitors has been disappointing, and it has paid the price for it.
Allowing at least one goal in 11 out of the 13 matches it has played on the road, its elimination from the Europa League and the German Cup has been due to its inability to achieve good results away from home.
This is something that Borussia Dortmund will surely take advantage of, as it has only suffered one defeat at home and, despite going through a tough time, playing at the Iduna Park is an extra motivation.
And if you wanted an additional fact, Dortmund has never lost to Union Berlin at home. In the five previous meetings at Signal Iduna Park, the black and yellows has won all five matches, including two of the last three with at least four goals scored.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund wins (BOR 2 – UNI 1)
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