Tournament: Bundesliga Germany
Venue: Alte Försterei (Berlin)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 30, 2024, 20:30
In the 2nd round of the Bundesliga, Union Berlin will host St. Pauli at the Alte Försterei. After a tough last season, Union Berlin will be looking to make a strong impression against the newly promoted St. Pauli.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Union Berlin has won only 1 of their last 5 matches.
- St. Pauli has won 4 times in a row, although their cup victory came after penalties.
- Union Berlin wins the first half in 22% of matches, while St. Pauli does so in 43% of games.
Our Prediction for the Union Berlin vs St. Pauli Match
Union Berlin, known as "The Iron Ones," had a challenging last season, narrowly avoiding relegation after struggling throughout the year. Despite making their debut in the Champions League, the club parted ways with longtime coach Urs Fischer due to their poor domestic performance. Now under the guidance of Bo Svensson, the team is looking to start fresh and stabilize their form.
St. Pauli, meanwhile, is back in the Bundesliga after winning the 2. Bundesliga. The team has shown resilience, especially in their cup matches, but their start to the Bundesliga has been rocky, with a home loss to Heidenheim.
Given Union Berlin’s home advantage and the need to establish a winning momentum, they are likely to push hard for a victory against a newly promoted side like St. Pauli.
Possible Starting Lineups
Union Berlin (Possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Ronnow
- Defenders: Querfeld, Vogt, Doekhi
- Midfielders: Gosens, Hollerbach, Benes, Khedira, Schafer, Haberer
- Forward: Siebatcheu
St. Pauli (Possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Vasilj
- Defenders: Mets, Wahl, Smith
- Midfielders: Treu, Metcalf, Irvine, Wagner, Stevens
- Forwards: Guilavogui, Eggestein
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Union Berlin vs St. Pauli
Union Berlin has dominated this fixture historically, winning 6 out of their last 7 encounters with St. Pauli.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Union Berlin vs St. Pauli
Union Berlin may not be at their best, but they are likely to secure a victory against St. Pauli at home. We predict a win for Union Berlin with odds of 1.98.
Prediction: Union Berlin to win.
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