Arminia Bielefeld host Union Berlin at the Schuco-Arena on Wednesday in the DFB Pokal. The hosts are enjoying a strong run of form in the third tier, where they are third, a point behind leaders Energie Cottbus.
Arminia beat Hannover 2-0 at home in their cup opener. Summer signing Andre Becker opened the scoring with his maiden goal for the club before Louis Oppie doubled their advantage minutes later.
Berlin, meanwhile, are secured a narrow 1-0 win over Greifswald in the previous round, with substitute Yorbe Vertessen scoring the winner minutes after his introduction. They drew 1-1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga at the weekend.
Berlin were knocked out at this stage of the DFB-Pokal last season following a 1-0 defeat to Stuttgart.
Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 23 meetings between Bielefeld and Union, who lead 9-4.
- The two teams last faced off in a friendly earlier in the year, which Union won 2-0.
- Bielefeld have won one of their last 11 games in the fixture.
- Die Arminen have managed one clean sheet in eight games.
- Berlin (3) have the second-best defensive record in the Bundesliga this season.
Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin Prediction
Bielefeld are on a five-game unbeaten streak, picking up three wins. They have lost once at home turf since February.
Berlin, meanwhile, are unbeaten in three games and have lost one of their last 10. They have had their struggles on the road recently but should win this one.
Prediction: Bielefeld 0-2 Berlin
Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Berlin
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Eight of their last nine meetings have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both sides have scored in one of their last six matchups.)