Union Berlin welcomes Eintracht Frankfurt to Stadion An der Alten Försterei for an exciting Bundesliga clash this Sunday. Union Berlin, fueled by recent victories over Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel, are eyeing a potential climb into the Champions League spots. However, the injury list for the capital club is extensive, with Tim Skarke and Jordan Siebatcheu joining several other sidelined players, potentially impacting their strength on home ground.
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On the other side, Eintracht Frankfurt heads into this match aiming to bounce back from a narrow 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen. The visitors have shown flashes of quality despite challenges and will see this game as an opportunity to capitalize on Union’s absences. With Fares Chaibi likely pushing for a place in the starting lineup, Frankfurt is set to bring a competitive edge to Berlin.
FC Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt Important H2H Stats
We preview the game at Stadion An der Alten Försterei. After analyzing head-to-head stats between Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt, along with their performance metrics this season, we present key insights and predictions below.
The last encounter between these teams took place on March 30, 2024, with Eintracht Frankfurt hosting, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Currently, in their domestic leagues, Union Berlin is positioned 5th, while Eintracht Frankfurt is close behind in 6th place.
For this matchup, Union Berlin will need to keep a close watch on Eintracht’s top scorer, Omar Marmoush, who has tallied 9 goals this season. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt will need to carefully mark Union Berlin’s Jordan Siebatcheu, who has provided the most assists for his team with one to his name.
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Disciplinary records show that Danilho Doekhi of Union Berlin and Ellyes Skhiri of Frankfurt each lead their respective teams with two yellow cards this season. For those considering betting on yellow or red cards, these players may be focal points.
Key timings indicate that Union Berlin is most likely to score within the first 15 minutes of play, with 25% of their goals occurring in this timeframe. Conversely, Eintracht Frankfurt has shown vulnerability between the 15-30 minute mark, conceding 33.3% of their goals during this period.
So far this season, Union Berlin holds an average possession of 41.43% in matches, while Eintracht Frankfurt averages slightly lower at 40.29%. When it comes to corners, Union Berlin averages 4.86 corners per game, while Eintracht Frankfurt averages 4.57.
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) stats show Union Berlin at 42.86% of matches this season, with Eintracht Frankfurt at a higher 71.43%. If confident in your analysis, take a look at pre-match and live odds available in the odds section, where you can also catch live updates during the match.
FC Union Berlin Vs Eintracht Frankfurt Season Stats
| Performance Summary | FC Union Berlin | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 4 | 4 |
| Home Wins | 3 | 2 |
| Away Wins | 1 | 2 |
| Total Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Home Draws | 0 | 1 |
| Away Draws | 2 | 0 |
| Total Lost | 1 | 2 |
| Home Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Away Losses | 1 | 2 |
| Total Goals For | 8 | 15 |
| Home Goals For | 5 | 8 |
| Away Goals For | 3 | 7 |
| Total Goals Against | 4 | 11 |
| Home Goals Against | 2 | 4 |
| Away Goals Against | 2 | 7 |
| Total Clean Sheet | 3 | 1 |
| Home Clean Sheet | 1 | 1 |
| Away Clean Sheet | 2 | 0 |
| Total Failed To Score | 2 | 1 |
| Home Failed To Score | 0 | 0 |
| Away Failed To Score | 2 | 1 |
| Total Av Goals Scored | 1.14 | 2.14 |
| Home Av Goals Scored | 1.67 | 2.67 |
| Away Av Goals Scored | 0.75 | 1.75 |
| Total Av Goals Conceded | 0.57 | 1.57 |
| Home Av Goals Conceded | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Away Av Goals Conceded | 0.5 | 1.75 |
| Total 1st Goal Scored | 31m | 25m |
| Home 1st Goal Scored | 21m | 26m |
| Away 1st Goal Scored | 46m | 24m |
| Total 1st Goal Conceded | 68m | 45m |
| Home 1st Goal Conceded | 72m | 51m |
| Away 1st Goal Conceded | 65m | 35m |
| Goals Scoring Minutes | FC Union Berlin | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 2 (25%) | 0 (0%) |
| 15-30 | 2 (25%) | 5 (33.3%) |
| 30-45 | 2 (25%) | 3 (20%) |
| 45-60 | 0 (0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| 60-75 | 1 (12.5%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| 75-90 | 1 (12.5%) | 3 (20%) |
| Goals Conceded Minutes | FC Union Berlin | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 0 (0%) | 1 (9.1%) |
| 15-30 | 0 (0%) | 2 (18.2%) |
| 30-45 | 0 (0%) | 1 (9.1%) |
| 45-60 | 1 (25%) | 3 (27.3%) |
| 60-75 | 2 (50%) | 2 (18.2%) |
| 75-90 | 1 (25%) | 2 (18.2%) |
| Combined Match Stats | FC Union Berlin | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 668 | 514 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 285 | 264 |
| Av Possession Percent | 41.43 | 40.29 |
| Fouls | 99 | 68 |
| Av Fouls Per Game | 14.14 | 9.71 |
| Offside | 14 | 11 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 18 | 9 |
| Shots Blocked | 25 | 24 |
| Shots Off Target | 39 | 36 |
| Av Shots Off Target | 5.57 | 5.14 |
| Shots On Target | 26 | 36 |
| Av Shots On Target | 3.71 | 5.14 |
| Total Corners | 34 | 32 |
| Av Corners | 4.86 | 4.57 |
| BTTS | 42.86 | 71.43 |
| Av Player Rating Per Match | 6.79 | 6.94 |
| Tackles | 119 | 102 |
| Total Match Goals Percentages | FC Union Berlin | Eintracht Frankfurt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Away | Home | Away | |
| Over 0.5 | 100 | 75 | 100 | 100 |
| Over 1.5 | 66.67 | 50 | 100 | 100 |
| Over 2.5 | 66.67 | 0 | 66.67 | 75 |
| Over 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | 25 |
| Over 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | 25 |
| Over 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | 25 |
| Under 0.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 1.5 | 33.33 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 2.5 | 33.33 | 100 | 33.33 | 25 |
| Under 3.5 | 100 | 100 | 33.33 | 75 |
| Under 4.5 | 100 | 100 | 66.67 | 75 |
| Under 5.5 | 100 | 100 | 66.67 | 75 |
FC Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Union Berlin heads into this game with strong momentum from back-to-back victories and the advantage of playing at home. Despite recent injury setbacks, they have shown resilience and consistency, particularly at Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Their early goal-scoring tendency might create an opportunity to seize control of the game right from the start, especially against a Frankfurt side that has shown defensive vulnerabilities in the opening half-hour of matches.
Frankfurt, while coming off a hard-fought game against Bayer Leverkusen, has been inconsistent on the road. However, their offensive capabilities, especially with Omar Marmoush leading as top scorer, provide the potential for a competitive matchup. With a higher BTTS percentage than Union Berlin, Frankfurt is likely to find the net, even if Union’s strong home form gives them an edge.
Given Union Berlin’s home advantage and Frankfurt’s recent struggles away, a narrow victory for Union Berlin seems likely. However, considering both teams’ scoring trends, a bet on Both Teams to Score (BTTS) also holds value in what should be an engaging and tightly contested match.
Prediction: Union Berlin 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt