Borussia Dortmund vs FC Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips

B. Dortmund and Union Berlin look well positioned in mid-table before squaring up against each other on Wednesday. As such, both sides will be looking to add to their points tally without too much risk. B. Dortmund are placed 5th with 49 points from 29 games. Union Berlin occupy a position as 8th in the league on a meagre 43 points.

Union Berlin aim to spring a surprise when clashing with B. Dortmund on Wednesday after a series of matches without defeat.

Stats and facts for B. Dortmund and Union Berlin.

• B. Dortmund scored in the last 29 of 31 matches;
• Total goals was OVER 2.5 in B. Dortmund’s last 13 of 15 matches;
• B. Dortmund scored the last 14 matches in a row at home;
• Total goals was OVER 3.5 in B. Dortmund’s last 4 of 6 matches.

• Union Berlin unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row;
• Union Berlin did not win the last 3 matches in a row when playing away;
• Union Berlin scored in the last 7 of 9 matches;
• Union Berlin conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches.

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Form B. Dortmund vs Union Berlin

The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

B. Dortmund struggling for results.

A sigh of relief was heard from the B. Dortmund dressing room last week when they finally managed a win again. In their previous 3 matches B. Dortmund managed to win 3-2 against VfB Stuttgart and went on to a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City in the Champions League. Their latest match served up a 4-1 win against Werder Bremen.

B. Dortmund finally found the inspiration

One can’t really point a finger on the results for Union Berlin in past weeks as they have performed according to their level. In their last 3 matches Union Berlin split the points in a 1-1 draw against Hertha Berlin, followed by a 1-1 draw against Bayern München. Their most recent match brought a 2-1 win against VfB Stuttgart.

Although favored by the bookies B. Dortmund have obviously been a bit average lately and Union Berlin will fancy their chances.

B. Dortmund v Union Berlin Fixture History

The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

Union Berlin usually come out on the top

B. Dortmund were left emptyhanded, when Union Berlin handed them a 2-1 defeat in their last 1. Bundesliga encounter. The former did win the reverse match though, as they secured 3 points to their name by claiming a 5-0 win. B. Dortmund have won 33.33333333333333%, while Union Berlin have won 66.66666666666666% of their last 3 encounters in the 1. Bundesliga resulting in a total of 1-0-2.

Current standings

Placed 5th in the table B. Dortmund have amassed 49 points after 29 games. On 43 points Union Berlin are ranked in 8th place with as many matches as the home side.

Full Time Betting

According to bookmakers B. Dortmund have a 100% chance of beating Union Berlin. That equals odds of 1.00 on B. Dortmund to win, while the draw sits at 501.00. Placing a bet on the away win for Union Berlin returns you odds 501.00. B. Dortmund won 5 of their previous 10 home league games. In contrast Union Berlin lost 5 of their last 10 away league games.

BTTS

The prices available with the bookmakers indicate the chance of both teams to score (BTTS) is as low as 5% in this match. This equals odds around 21.00, while going the other way and betting on both teams NOT to score pays out odds 1.00. The bookies estimate the chance of this outcome paying out lies at 100%. The last 10 home league games for B. Dortmund averaged 3.4 goals per game with BTTS paying out 7 of these last 10 matches.In the previous 10 away league games for Union Berlin the average total goals were 2.5 with 5 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.

Over/Under Betting

According to the bookmakers the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 10%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 10.00 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.05. B. Dortmund’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 3.4 goals a game. 8 of B. Dortmund’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals.Union Berlin’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.5 goals per game. 4 of the last 10 away matches for Union Berlin went over 2.5 goals.

First Goal Scorer