Union Berlin welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin on Saturday, with the hosts desperate for points after a difficult start. Union finally recorded their first win and first clean sheet of the season on Matchday 5, beating Elversberg 1-0 at home.
This Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund prediction looks at why the visitors are such strong favourites. Dortmund are unbeaten in the Bundesliga and sit second in the table, and a win in the capital would equal a club record, which makes this an especially interesting game to bet on. For more on the team news, check out Sports Mole’s Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund preview.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Match Preview
Here is our in-depth Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, covering the team news, predicted lineups, pre-game odds and our three best betting tips for Saturday’s Bundesliga clash at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Read on for our full breakdown of the form, stats, team news and odds.
Team Recent Form
Union Berlin’s league form reads D-L-L-L-W, leaving them 16th in the Bundesliga table. Their 1-0 home win over Elversberg on Matchday 5 was their first victory and their first clean sheet of the season, but a 5:17 goal difference underlines how vulnerable they have been at the back.
Borussia Dortmund’s league form reads W-W-W-W-D, and they sit second in the table, unbeaten in the Bundesliga. They drew 2-2 at home to Werder Bremen last time out after surrendering a 2-0 lead, and were beaten 0-1 at Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.
Key Stats
- Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season (4W 1D) and have won four straight domestic away matches.
- Union Berlin sit 16th with a 5:17 goal difference, and over 2.5 goals has landed in four of their five league games.
- Dortmund have won 11 of the meetings between these sides over the last nine years.
1-3 is our correct-score prediction, as Dortmund’s firepower should overwhelm the league’s leakiest defence.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund H2H
The recent head-to-head record is one-sided, which is why our Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund prediction is so confident about the visitors.
- 24 Jan 2026 — Union Berlin 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
- 31 Aug 2025 — Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Union Berlin
- 22 Feb 2025 — Borussia Dortmund 6-0 Union Berlin
- 5 Oct 2024 — Union Berlin 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Pre Game Odds
The pre-game odds for this Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund prediction make Borussia Dortmund clear favourites.
- Home win — 5.50
- Draw — 4.63
- Away win — 1.63
Team News Union Berlin
Union Berlin will be without Derrick Köhn, who is suspended. Ilić (match fitness), Markgraf (knee), Nsoki (calf) and Juranovic (illness) are out, while Emmanuel Latte Lath (muscular) is a doubt. These absences are a further boost for anyone following our Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund prediction.
Team News Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund are missing Emre Can (knee), Giannis Konstantelias (knee), Lerma (muscular) and Carney Chukwuemeka, while Filippo Mane (muscular) is a doubt.
Union Berlin predicted lineup (4-4-2): Rønnow; Haberer, Van den Bosch, Uduokhai, Rothe; Aebischer, Schäfer, Khedira (captain), Imeri; Jeong, Skarke.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Gadou, Anton, Schlotterbeck (captain); Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Karetsas, Nwaneri; Guirassy.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips
Here are our three best bets from this Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund prediction:
- Tip 1 – Result: Borussia Dortmund win. Dortmund are unbeaten in the Bundesliga (4W 1D) and have won 11 of the last nine years’ meetings with Union, who sit 16th with a 5:17 goal difference.
- Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals has landed in four of Union Berlin’s five league games, and their 5:17 goal difference tells the story.
- Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Yes. Union’s 5:17 goal difference shows they both score and concede, while Dortmund’s firepower should guarantee chances at both ends.
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