Mayra Madrigal
One of the most highly anticipated matches this weekend in the Bundesliga’s matchday 23 will be Union Berlin vs Cologne. Although there is no direct competition between these teams, the Iron Ones are in the direct fight for the title, but they have struggled in recent matches to get points, so this will be a do-or-die game as only three points separate them from the top.
Moreover, Cologne is not a stronger team and has not been performing well recently, so it has the potential to spoil Union Berlin’s day. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you all the information you need to know about this Union Berlin vs Cologne clash, as well as the odds and the predictions for this Bundesliga match.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Union Berlin vs Cologne Bundesliga Matchday 23 Game on March 4, 2023
- Where: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin, Germany
- When: Saturday, March 04, 2023, 9:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGMTie: Union Berlin (-105) / Draw (+230) / Cologne (+310)
- Asian Handicap by DraftKings: Union Berlin (AH -0.75, +120) / Cologne (AH +0.75, -165)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+120) / Under (-165)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-140)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Union Berlin
Union Berlin comes to this match with the urgency to perform well in order not to lose ground to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, given that it is currently trailing behind them by three points in the standings. The team has not been able to win in its last two matches played, and in the most recent one, it lost by a score of 3-0, precisely against Bayern Munich.
With a record of 13 wins, four draws and five defeats, this team is in third place in the Bundesliga standings, but if it continues to drop points it could lose that position. The season that the Berlin team is having is worthy of being admired, as no one expected a team that was promoted in 2019 to be giving Bayern a fight.
Much of the team’s success has come at home, as it remains undefeated after 10 matches played, with seven wins and three draws.
Probable lineup (3-5-2): Frederik Ronnow; Danilho Doekhi, Diogo Leite, Robin Knoche; Josip Juranovic, Janik Haberer, Aïssa Laïdouni, Rani Khedira, Christopher Trimmel; Kevin Behrens, Sheraldo Becker.
Betting on Cologne
Cologne‘s history this season is very different from that of its opponents, as the team has not been able to achieve half as many victories as Union Berlin. The team records six wins, eight draws and eight defeats in 22 matchdays, and due to its irregular performance, it is in currently occupying 12th place in the standings with 26 points.
Moreover, the Cologne team lost its last two matches against Stuttgart by a score of 3-0 and against Wolfsburg by a score of 0-2. Even if having lost these two matches generate some concern, it also gives way to think that the team could remain scoreless. Indeed, the team has only scored three goals in the last five matches it has played, and all of those goals were scored in the same game, against Eintracht Frankfurt in a match that ended with a score of 3-0.
What’s more, Cologne’s away record is not good, as it has won only one of its 11 away games.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Marvin Schwabe; Benno Schmitz, Nikola Soldo, Julian Chabot, Jonas Hector; Ellyes Skhiri, Eric Martel; Denis Huseinbasic, Florian Kainz, Linton Maina; Steffen Tigges
JefeBet Prediction
Cologne has failed to win in its last eight away matches in the Bundesliga, its last victory took place in September 2022. The team has failed to score in its last 266 minutes of away matches, indicating that it is the less-favored team in this upcoming match.
To make matters worse, Union Berlin has not lost to Cologne since being promoted in 2019, and it has attained six wins in seven clashes between the two.
Prediction: Victory for Union Berlin by a score of 2-0.
