Dortmund vs Union Berlin: Football Previews & Free Football Betting Tips
Dortmund welcome Union Berlin to Signal Iduna Park in an early-season Bundesliga clash. Dortmund’s campaign has started with a wild draw at St. Pauli and a hard-fought Pokal win, while Union come in buoyant after back-to-back victories in league and cup. The Yellow Wall will ensure a fierce home atmosphere, with Union’s compact, counter-attacking style set to be tested against Dortmund’s high-tempo, possession-heavy approach.
Dortmund: Key defensive absentees with Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle both sidelined, while Emre Can also misses out. Julien Duranville remains out long-term. Julian Ryerson and Yan Couto face late fitness tests. Expect Guirassy to lead the line with Adeyemi and Beier stretching Union’s defence.
Union Berlin: Woo-yeong Jeong is out for the season, while Nsoki, Ogbemudia, Tousart, Caci, Widmer, and Weiper are all doubtful. Ljubicic should spearhead the attack, supported by Burke or Skarke on the flanks. Union’s defensive depth is stretched but their organisation remains a strength.
Dortmund: Across their last 10 competitive games they’ve gone W6–D2–L2, scoring 17 and conceding 12. Their attack is firing, but they’ve shown vulnerability against strong pressing sides.
Union Berlin: W4–D5–L1 in their last 10, with 16 goals scored and 8 conceded. Union’s structure has been solid, with a habit of grinding out low-scoring results, though their new season suggests sharper attacking output.
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| Metric | Dortmund | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Goals Scored per Game | 1.41 (2024/25) | 1.50 (2024/25) |
| Avg Goals Conceded per Game | 1.91 (2024/25) | 1.55 (2024/25) |
| Clean Sheet % | 21% | 26% |
| Average Points per Game | 1.21 (2024/25) | 1.29 (2024/25) |
Dortmund (last 10 home games): W6–D2–L2, averaging ~1.8 goals for and ~1.1 against. The Yellow Wall has helped them dominate weaker visitors but they’ve been tested by pressing teams.
Union Berlin (last 10 away games): W3–D5–L2, scoring ~1.2 goals and conceding ~1.3. Union are tricky on the road, disciplined and organised, but sometimes lack punch in the final third.
Goals For
Goals Against
Dortmund – Serhou Guirassy: The new signing is tasked with leading the line. His power and finishing can punish Union’s defensive gaps.
Union Berlin – Marin Ljubicic: The forward offers mobility and a clinical edge in tight games. Dortmund’s weakened defence could give him chances.
3–1 Dortmund. Home advantage and firepower tilt this their way, though Union should test them physically.
Main Pick: Dortmund -1 goal handicap.
Value Bet: Guirassy Anytime Scorer — Dortmund’s focal point in attack.
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