Union Berlin dey prepare to host Borussia Dortmund for one big Bundesliga match on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Dis match go be crucial for both teams as dem dey fight for points in deir respective positions.
Union Berlin, wey dey currently ninth on de table with eight points, just lose 1-0 to Borussia Mönchengladbach in their last match. Despite dis loss, Bo Svensson’s side still boast de second-best defensive record in de league, conceding just three goals so far. However, dem need to improve their attack, as dem have scored only four goals, which be de joint fewest in de league[6).
Borussia Dortmund, on de other hand, dey in fifth place with ten points and are looking to pick up their third Bundesliga win in a row. After dem lose 5-1 to Stuttgart, Dortmund bounce back with a 4-2 win over Bochum and a 7-1 thrashing of Celtic in de Champions League. Dem have scored 24 goals in all competitions this season but will be without key players like Karim Adeyemi, Julien Duranville, and Giovanni Reyna due to injuries[6).
For Union Berlin, goalkeeper Yannic Stein and players like Ivan Prtajin, Josip Juranović, and Kevin Volland are also dealing with injuries. Despite these challenges, Union Berlin have a strong home record, winning both their matches at de Stadion An der Alten Försterei this season[6).
Dortmund’s coach, Nuri Şahin, describe Union Berlin as “an unpleasant opponent” and expect a tough match. With both teams having their strengths and weaknesses, dis match promise to be an exciting encounter[6).