1.FC Union Berlin will welcome Borussia Dortmund to Alte Forsterei for a one-on-one Bundesliga clash on Saturday, with kickoff slated for 14:30 GMT.
Key Highlights
Union Berlin Are Looking to Extend their Four-Match Unbeaten Sting in Bundesliga
Relegation worries at Union Berlin have eased in recent matches as they have collected eight points from the last four matches, an unbeaten run that has bolstered hopes of climbing into the top half.
Union are currently 14th on the Bundesliga log with 25 points, 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
They will host Dortmund after they squandered a 2-1 lead at home to Heidenheim last Saturday to settle for a 2-2 draw. They will look for a high-profile scalp against Dortmund, who are chasing the top four.
After Two Bundesliga Matches Without a Win, Borussia Dortmund are Hunting to Return to Winning Ways
Borussia Dortmund’s ten-match unbeaten run the Bundesliga came to an end at the Signal Iduna Park when they lost 2-3 to visitors Hoffenheim last Sunday.
In their last five outings, Dortmund have won twice, drawn twice, and lost once. The currently hold on to fourth place in the Bundesliga with 41 points, a point ahead of fifth place RB Leipzig.
The gap means that there is little margin for error for Dortmund ahead of Saturday’s trip to Union Berlin.
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Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund have met 12 times in all competitions since 2016. In this run, there have been no draws between them; Dortmund has dominated with 9 wins to Union Berlin’s 3 wins.
Last time they met this season at the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund emerged 4-2 winners in a thrilling match.
Injury Report
Union Berlin have not reported fresh injury worries as they prepare to welcome Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Dortmund have a few absentees ahead of their trip to Berlin; the missing players include Sebastien Haller, Gregor Kobel, Niklas Sule, and Felix Nmecha.
Prediction
Dortmund are favored to win this match, get back to winning ways, and retain their top-four status as the run-in approaches.
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