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Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 5 match between Union Berlin and Hoffenheim and offers team stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

At Alte Foersterei, Hoffenheim and Union Berlin battle it out for three points in a Bundesliga match where both are in need of points to boost their tally.

Union Berlin find themselves eighth in the league table with six points from their initial four matches this campaign. Hoffenheim rank fifth, three points above their opponents in comparison.

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Team form: Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim

Union Berlin Form

Union Berlin faced a challenging period in their recent three matches, resulting in three consecutive defeats. They experienced a 0-3 loss against RB Leipzig, followed by a 2-1 defeat to Wolfsburg, and a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid. In Bundesliga matches at home, Union Berlin managed to secure victory in half of their last six games while drawing twice. They suffered one defeat during this period, finding the back of the net ten times and conceding seven goals.

Hoffenheim Form

Hoffenheim’s recent form has been notable, as they secured victories in their last three matches, defeating FC Heidenheim 2-3, Wolfsburg 3-1, and FC Koln 1-3. In their last six Bundesliga away games, Hoffenheim recorded two wins, two draws, and two defeats, with a total of nine goals scored and eight conceded.

Betting stats and facts for Union Berlin and Hoffenheim

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Union Berlin and Hoffenheim. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.

  • Union Berlin have not lost 30 of the last 32 home matches
  • In 10 of the last 11 Union Berlin matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Union Berlin have scored in 14 of the last 15 matches
  • Union Berlin have scored in 11 of the last 13 home matches
  • In 5 of the last 6 Union Berlin home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 14 matches in a row Hoffenheim played, both teams scored
  • Hoffenheim have conceded in 43 of the last 45 matches
  • Hoffenheim have conceded in the last 20 away matches in a row
  • In the last 10 Hoffenheim matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Hoffenheim have scored in the last 14 matches in a row

Players to watch: Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Kevin Behrens brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Union Berlin will start him against Hoffenheim, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Andrej Kramaric, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim

Full-time result

Union Berlin have maintained an unbeaten streak against Hoffenheim in their last three encounters at Alte Foersterei. In their most recent 10 matches at home, Union Berlin secured six wins, drew twice, and suffered two losses. On the other hand, Hoffenheim recorded four wins, two draws, and four defeats in their last 10 away games.

Both teams to score

Union Berlin scored first in six of their last ten home games. Hoffenheim scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last four away games Hoffenheim played. Hoffenheim have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games, while Union Berlin claimed just two blanks. Hoffenheim have scored in four consecutive meetings with Union Berlin at Alte Foersterei.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Union Berlin’s last ten home matches. They scored an average of two goals in the process. Over 2.5 goals happened in ten of the last ten games for Hoffenheim, who managed to hit the net 2.2 times on average in these games. Hoffenheim conceded a goal in their last 11 Bundesliga matches.

Betting tip: Union Berlin vs Hoffenheim

Here we present a free betting tip for this Bundesliga match. The prediction is formed as a conclusion based on the abovementioned stats and facts for Union Berlin and Hoffenheim.

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