The Matchday 3 Bundesliga clash between Union Berlin and Hoffenheim will take place on September 13 at the An der Alten Försterei Stadium in Berlin. Union Berlin vs. Hoffenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Union Berlin
In their last match, Steffen Baumgart's side suffered a 0-3 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. This was only Union Berlin's second loss in their last 12 Bundesliga matches (5 wins, 5 draws). However, the team failed to keep a clean sheet for the seventh consecutive league game. They have collected three points and are currently in tenth place in the standings.
- The team has not won in 7 of their last 9 home Bundesliga matches (4 draws, 3 losses).
- Union Berlin conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 9 of their last 13 home league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Union Berlin's last 7 Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Union Berlin (3-5-2)
Frederik Rønnow – Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, Tom Rothe – Christopher Trimmel, Alex Kral, Rani Khedira, Janik Haberer, Robert Skov – Ilyas Ansah, Andrei Ilic.
Hoffenheim
Christian Ilzer's team was outplayed by Eintracht Frankfurt at home (1-3) in their last match. As a result, Hoffenheim failed to win for the sixth time in their last seven Bundesliga matches (2 draws, 4 losses), conceding 20 goals in this period. However, they have managed to score in 9 of their last 10 league games. In the standings, the club has three points and occupies the ninth position.
- The team has not won in 5 of their last 6 away Bundesliga matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
- At least four goals have been scored in 8 of Hoffenheim's last 11 away league games.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Hoffenheim's last 10 away Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-4-2)
Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Arthur Chaves, Robin Granach, Vladimir Coufal – Bazoumane Touré, Umut Deger Tohumcu, Leon Avdullahu, Andrej Kramaric – Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani.
Defenders Koki Matida and Valentin Jandre, as well as forward Adam Hložek, are injured.
Referee
Tobias Welz (Germany)
Matches – 13 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 15%.
Union Berlin vs. Hoffenheim: Match Prediction
Union Berlin has not been performing well at home recently, but they tend to play actively in attack and often capitalize on their chances. In their last eight home Bundesliga matches, Union Berlin failed to score only twice, and in three of these games, they scored at least two goals. However, during this period, they managed to keep a clean sheet in only one match, conceding a total of 14 goals.
Hoffenheim prefers attacking football even away from home and does not struggle with scoring. In their last ten away league games, they failed to score only once, and in six of these matches, they scored at least twice. Meanwhile, in 12 of their last 13 away Bundesliga matches, they failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding a total of 27 goals.
I expect an effective attacking display from both sides, and my prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
