Union Berlin host a struggling Borussia Mönchengladbach side this Friday night in the Bundesliga. Union sit 13th with seven points, while Gladbach languish in 17th with just three, and remain the only team in the league yet to record a win.
Both sides have been vulnerable defensively, each conceding at least twice per game on average. Union Berlin have managed 1.33 goals per match, while Gladbach have scored only five goals in six games, four of which came in that wild 4-6 defeat to Frankfurt.
Their season averages hint at goals, but most came in those rare high-scoring matches that skew the data. Removing those anomalies gives a truer picture: Gladbach’s remaining fixtures have averaged just 1.4 goals per game, while Union Berlin’s have averaged 2.3 once their own 3-4 loss to Frankfurt is excluded.
Both teams are struggling for consistency and will likely prioritise defensive organisation over attacking flair here. Expect a tense, cautious contest with few clear chances.
Predictions:Under 2.5 Match Goals Union Berlin 1-0
