Union Berlin hosts Hoffenheim in round 19 of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, January 15th at Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Berlin)
Union Berlin visited BayArena a week ago. The match against Bayer Leverkusen ended in a battling 2-2 draw. Considering that the Berliners have never been strong on foreign pitches, they can recognize such a result as an asset. Moreover, the men of Urs Fischer continue to be in a higher part of the standings, namely, on the 7th line. The team has 28 points. The fans will expect a victory from the Iron Ones in the upcoming game. Still, they look very good at their stadium: five victories, three draws, and only one defeat with a goal difference of 12-8. Only two Bundesliga teams conceded less on their pitches — Mainz and Bochum (five and six goals, respectively). Five out of nine Union’s games at home ended with an exchange of goals scored.
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Hoffenheim confirms the status of one of the main revelations of the current German championship. After 18 rounds, the team has 31 points and takes 3rd line in the standings. A week ago, the Blue-Whites were stronger than Augsburg at home (3-1). The unbeaten streak amounted to seven rounds (five victories and two draws). In general, Hoffenheim suffered only five losses this season (nine wins and four draws). Interestingly, four defeats were recorded on foreign pitches. In general, the Blue-Whites do not shine away: three wins, two draws, and four defeats with a goal difference of 17-18. For comparison, Hoffenheim conceded only nine goals at home. As a rule, Hoeness’s men finish their matches with Over 2.5 goals scored. They have already scored 38 goals and conceded 27 times.
In the first round, Hoffenheim and Union Berlin failed to determine the winner at the PreZero Arena (2-2). In total, these teams played five head-to-head matches in the Bundesliga, and three of them ended with Over 2.5 goals scored. The Iron Ones can provide decent resistance to any opponent at their native stadium. No matter how good Hoffenheim is, the team will have to try very hard in the upcoming game to put at least one point in the piggy bank. Let me remind you that Hoeness's wards earned only 11 points in nine away games. At the same time, Union Berlin lost only one out of 25 previous matches at home (and to Bayern Munich). I assume that the hosts will be able to win. But I recommend betting on them with X.
Prediction for the match: Union Berlin to win with +0.5 handicap
