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The Bundesliga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Union Berlin lock horns with Borussia Monchengladbach in an important clash at the Alte Forsterei on Sunday.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Preview
Union Berlin are currently at the top of the Bundesliga standings and have managed to exceed expectations so far this season. The hosts edged Braga to an important 1-0 victory in the Europa League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Borussia Monchengladbach, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table at the moment and have been plagued by inconsistency so far this season. The away side slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt last week and will look to bounce back in this fixture.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Union Berlin have a good recent record against Borussia Monchengladbach and have won three out of the last seven matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Borussia Monchengladbach's two victories.
- Borussia Monchengladbach have a poor away record against Union Berlin, with their previous away victory against the hosts coming 12 years ago.
- Union Berlin did the league double over Borussia Monchengladbach last season and won both the matches between these two teams by a 2-1 margin.
- Union Berlin are on a five-game winning streak at home in the Bundesliga and have made the Alte Forsterei their fortress in the league.
- Union Berlin are unbeaten in their last three home games against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga.
- Marcus Thuram is Borussia Monchengladbach's top scorer this season with eight goals and is only one goal behind the top spot in the league.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction
Union Berlin have made the most of their purple patch so far this season and have been in impressive form in the Bundesliga. The hosts will be intent on a top-four finish and will need to work hard to maintain their stellar run.
Borussia Monchengladbach can pack a punch on their day but have not been at their best this season. Union Berlin are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Union Berlin 3-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Union Berlin
Tip 2: Game to score over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Union Berlin to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Marcus Thuram to score - Yes
