Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund

Union Berlin recently secured a narrow win against SV Elversberg, their first Bundesliga victory since the start of the season. Prior to that, they endured a challenging stretch that included heavy losses to Bayern München, FC Schalke 04, and Bayer Leverkusen. Their home record has been inconsistent, featuring a draw with Eintracht Frankfurt and a defeat to FC Schalke 04 alongside their win over SV Elversberg. Borussia Dortmund entered the current week with a strong Bundesliga campaign, remaining unbeaten in their five league matches. Their recent form saw them drop points in a draw with Werder Bremen before suffering a narrow defeat against Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League. Away from home, Borussia Dortmund had been in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches including victories at 1899 Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart.

The recent history between these two sides has been dominated by Borussia Dortmund, who have won three of their last four meetings. Union Berlin managed to secure a single victory in this period, claiming a win in October 2024. Since that match, Borussia Dortmund have recorded three consecutive wins against them.

• Borussia Dortmund have E. Can, G. Konstantelias, and J. Lerma ruled out for this fixture.
• Union Berlin are without A. Ilic and A. Markgraf, while E. Latte Lath, J. Juranovic, and S. Nsoki are in doubt.
• Borussia Dortmund enter the match with three days of rest, whereas Union Berlin have had seven days since their last outing.
• S. Guirassy has been a key attacking presence for Borussia Dortmund with three goals and two assists in their recent matches.
• Union Berlin goalkeeper F. Rønnow has made 20 saves across his recent appearances.

Borussia Dortmund arrive with a significantly stronger league position and a superior record in recent head-to-head meetings. While Union Berlin have benefited from a longer period of rest, their struggles against top-tier opposition this season suggest a difficult afternoon. The visitors appear better positioned to control the match, though they must recover quickly from their midweek European commitment to secure a result.