Union Berlin vs Darmstadt Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 26/01/2024, 09:30  by Joseph King | Modified on 28/01/2024 at 01:30 in Bundesliga Prediction

Matchday 19 in the German Bundesliga sees 15th-place Union Berlin hosting bottom-feeders Darmstadt. Union will be looking to widen the gap between themselves and the relegation zone with a victory. The Iron Ones currently find themselves three points above the drop zone with 14 points by way of a 4-2-11 record. Union Berlin have actually been on a fairly good run of form lately despite suffering a 1-0 away defeat to Bayern in their last appearance. They’ve managed to earn eight points from their last six matches which includes back-to-back home victories. The hosts have now pulled their record to three wins, one draw and four defeats at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, a marked improvement on the 1-1-7 record that they’ve put up in their away matches.

Darmstadt look to be in real trouble as they sit 18th in the table with a total of only 11 points. Getting the victory in this matchup is crucial for their survival hopes as 14th-place Bochum are nine points clear, meaning overtaking Union looks to be the team’s best shot at top-flight football next season. The Lillies showed a lot of heart in their most recent fixture against Frankfurt to earn a point. Darmstadt were trailing 2-0 before goals in the 61st minute and the 95th would secure a 2-2 draw. It was the team’s second draw in the last three Bundesliga matches although their winless streak continues on. Darmstadt’s last victory was in the beginning of October, meaning the team has now gone over three months and 11 straight games without tasting success. They also have the worst defensive record in the league with 46 goals conceded in 18 matches.