Union Berlin take on the visitors Borussia Dortmund in the round 24 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, February 2nd at Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Berlin).
Union, which was heavily criticized in the first half of the season, is gradually climbing up the table and has already distanced itself from the relegation zone by eight points. Of course, dreaming about European competitions is out of the question for the capital team this season, but finishing in the top 10, for example, is feasible. After the defeat against Leipzig (0-2), the team hasn't lost in the championship for four consecutive rounds: victories against Hoffenheim (1-0) and Wolfsburg (1-0), draws with Heidenheim (2-2) and Mainz (1-1). Now, a more serious opponent than the aforementioned teams is visiting the iron ones. In my opinion, a draw is the maximum the Berliners can squeeze out of this match.
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Borussia Dortmund travels to Berlin as the favorite, despite the fact that lately the yellow and blacks have been alternating successful matches with unsuccessful ones. In the last round, Edin Terzic's wards even managed to sensationally lose to Hoffenheim (2-3) at home. I don't believe it will be the team's second consecutive defeat in the championship. However, I can't guarantee that they'll take victory from the capital either. But securing at least a draw against the current Union in this match is a must, even away from home. It's worth noting that the defeat to the villagers was Borussia's first in nine Bundesliga matches. The team hasn't lost once in their last five away matches in the championship.
Lately, Borussia have been frequently dropping points in away matches. That's the only reason I'm refraining from betting on their victory against Union. In all aspects and from all angles, the yellow and blacks are favorites in this match, despite all the respect for the hosts. But the Berliners have indeed improved noticeably after the initial setback at the start of the championship. And playing at home is their main advantage. Therefore, both I and the bookmakers, judging by their odds, don't rule out a draw in this encounter. Additionally, I'll add Over 1.5 goals to the bet X2. Over 1.5 goals were scored in 17 matches involving the capital team and 19 matches involving Dortmund out of 23 Bundesliga rounds. Also, spectators witnessed a minimum of two goals in all 12 previous encounters between Borussia and Union, nine of which took place after the iron ones entered the top league of the country in 2019. My prediction is X2 + Over 1.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Borussia Dortmund not to lose (X2) and Over 1.5 scored goals.
