Union Berlin vs Bochum Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more 05/05/2024

There's a huge game near the bottom of the Bundesliga on Sunday as Union Berlin host fellow strugglers Bochum.

The two sides are level on points in 14th and 15th respectively, with only a solitary goal separating them on goal difference.

A victory for either side could prove huge, sending the other team deeper into the relegation battle.

Current Form

Union Berlin's current form

Union are on a run of five games without a victory and that form has thrust them into the battle against the drop.

In their last five, they have drawn against Gladbach and Frankfurt and lost against Leverkusen, Augsburg and Bayern.

They have scored just one goal in those five matches.

Bochum current form

Last time out, Bochum secured a 3-2 win against Hoffenheim and that halted an awful run of eight games without a victory. They lost six of those eight games.

Only Darmstadt have conceded more goals in the Bundesliga this season.

Union Berlin vs Bochum Team News

Kevin Vogt, Jerome Roussillon and Jakob Busk are the only injury concerns for Union, but all are expected to be back between now and the end of the season.

For Bochum, Michael Esser and Moritz Kwarteng are definitely out and won't play again this campaign.

Christopher Antwi-Adjei and Patrick Osterhage are back after suspension.

Scoreline Prediction

Union Berlin should take this one due to the home advantage.

Union Berlin 2-0 Bochum

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FAQs

What was the score the last time Union Berlin played Bochum? In December, Bochum defeated Union Berlin 3-0.

Who are Union Berlin playing next? After Bochum, Union Berlin face Koln.

Who are Bochum playing next? After Union Berlin, Bochum face Leverkusen.

What time is the kickoff? The match kicks off at 14:30 PM UK time.