Union Berlin is set to face Borussia Dortmund in a crucial Bundesliga clash on Saturday at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. The hosts currently sit ninth in the table with 24 points, while Dortmund occupies the second spot with 39 points. A loss for BVB could tighten their grip on a top-four position, as fifth-place RB Leipzig trails by just seven points.
Match Preview: Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund
Union Berlin recently drew 1-1 against fourth-placed Stuttgart, marking their fifth consecutive match without a loss. However, three of those fixtures ended in draws, emphasizing the importance of a win to avoid losing ground in the standings. Currently, they are five points shy of the sixth-place spot that offers a UEFA Conference League qualification.
Despite only keeping one clean sheet in their last eight matches, Union’s attack has shown resilience. They have relied on late equalizers in recent games, although they have scored the fewest goals among the top 10 teams with just 24 strikes. Coach Steffen Baumgart is under pressure, as his team’s performances have been mixed despite scoring in each of their last nine Bundesliga outings.
Union Berlin’s Home Form
- Only one win in their last six matches at home.
- Two defeats during that stretch.
In their previous encounter this season, Dortmund secured a convincing 3-0 win against Union in August 2025, continuing a trend of success in recent matches between these teams. BVB has won five of the last six contests, showcasing their dominance over Union Berlin.
Team News
Union Berlin will miss wing-back Derrick Kohn, who is suspended following a red card against Augsburg. Fellow wing-back Tom Rothe is also sidelined with an injury. Christopher Trimmel and Josip Juranovic are expected to fill in on the flanks, forming a defensive trio with Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, and Diogo Leite.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, is without midfielder Marcel Sabitzer due to injury, but the rest of the squad is fit. Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha are anticipated to anchor the midfield, protecting a back three that includes Waldemar Anton, Emre Can, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Up front, Serhou Guirassy will be supported by wingers Karim Adeyemi and Julian Brandt.
Possible Lineups
Union Berlin: Ronnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Juranovic; Jeong; Ilic, Ansah
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy
Match Prediction
El-Balad predicts a close encounter, with Borussia Dortmund likely emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. After a disappointing display in their last match, Dortmund will be eager to rebound. Despite Union’s home advantage, their lackluster form may hinder their efforts against an offensively potent BVB.
