Union Berlin UNB Vogt (Pen 26'), Vertessen (45')
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Union Berlin vs Dortmund Prediction: BVB fresh off Celtic demolition

Borussia Dortmund secured their biggest ever Champions League victory during the week, defeating Celtic 7-1 at home

 
3:31pm on Thursday 3rd October 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Dortmund are riding high at the moment, fresh off their biggest ever Champions League victory on Tuesday as they put seven past Scottish champions Celtic.

This weekend they are back to Bundesliga duties, travelling to the German capital to face Union Berlin.

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Union Berlin Recent Form

Union Berlin lost for the first time last week as Gladbach defeated them 1-0.

Prior to that, they were five games unbeaten in all competitions.

They beat St. Pauli and Hoffenheim and drew with Mainz and RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Union Berlin Injury News

Josip Juranovic, Kevin Volland, Yannic Stein and Ivan Prtajin all haven't played since August and remain out.

Last Union Berlin Lineup

Here's how Union lined up against Gladbach.

Dortmund Recent Form

Dortmund have won four out of their last five games, with a 5-1 loss against Stuttgart in between.

Prior to that game, they beat Heidenheim in the Bundesliga and Club Brugge in the Champions League.

They have won their last two games 4-2 against Bochum and 7-1 against Celtic in the Champions League.

Dortmund Injury News

The only injury concerns for Dortmund currently surround Giovani Reyna, who is currently struggling with a thigh problem, and Karim Adeyemi who had to be withdrawn against Celtic with a thigh issue of his own.

He scored a hat-trick before coming off.

Last Dortmund Lineup

Here's how BVB lined up against Celtic.

Union Berlin - Player To Watch

Goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow will be a busy man in this game, but he is up to the task as he has been one of Union Berlin's top performers, with 1.8 saves per game and just three goals conceded in five games.

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Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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450
Played matches
5
Won matches
2
SUCCESSFUL PASSING %
64%
AVG Rating
6.6
Saves P90
1.80
Aerials P90
0.40
Passes P90
27.40

Dortmund - Player To Watch

Serhou Guirassy has filled his boots in recent weeks with six goals in his last four games including two during the week versus Celtic.

28 yrs - S (C) - Dortmund
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Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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252
Played matches
3
3
0
Shots P90
4.29
Shots On target P90
2.14
Successful passing %
77%
Final third passes P90
7.50

Union Berlin vs Dortmund - Prediction

Dortmund's confidence will be high following the goalfest against Celtic, and they should get plenty of chances here due to the attacking flair they have at their disposal.

Scoreline prediction - Union Berlin 1-4 Dortmund

Union Berlin vs Dortmund - Betting Tips

Dortmund to Win and Both Teams to Score

- Dortmund have scored 11 goals in their last two games

- Both teams have scored in Dortmund's last three games

Recent Ratings

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BVB
  Average Match Rating  
6.0
  Home  
7.2
5.9
  Away  
6.3
6.0
  Total  
6.7

Match statistics

Union Berlin
Statistics
BVB
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
7
12
Draws
5
2
Losses
8
6
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
19
45
Goals Per Game
0.95
2.25
More > 2.5 Goals
7
13
More > 3 Goals
4
9
Scored First in a Match
8
13
Scored Both Halves
0
7
Won More > 1 Goal
0
9
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
26
28
Did Not Score
8
4
Both Teams Scored
8
11
Kept Clean Sheet
7
6
Won Without Conceding
4
5
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
580
714
Possession
41
56
Passes
373
534
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
13
14
Shots on Target
3.84
5.80
Goals out of Shots
0.08
0.15
Crosses
18
16
Offsides
2.00
1.87
Penalties
0.05
0.35
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.35
0.30
Tackles Won
8.80
8.17
Clearances
26
17
Interceptions
9.63
7.11
Own Goals
0.00
0.05
Aerials Won
18
11
Total Shots Conceded
13
14
Shots on Target Conceded
4.20
4.26
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.10
0.10
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
13
9.25
Yellow Cards
2.10
1.95
Red Cards
0.05
0.00

Injuries

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  8. Thigh Injury image description