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Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin – Predictions, Odds & Betting tips 19/02/2022, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Draw No Bet – Arminia Bielefeld – 2.10
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Both Teams to Score – YES – 1.95
Arminia Bielefeld Draw No Bet
The hosts have made a habit of getting results at home in recent times, not losing at Schuco Arena in the league since October. Such a record bodes well considering that they’re going up against a wounded Union Berlin side that has struggled since the departure of key player Max Kruse, who left in January. A repeat of similar home showings should be enough to get a positive result against visitors who’ve failed to score two weeks on the spin.
Both Teams to Score – YES
One thing that stands out when looking at the respective home and away records of this pair is the number of goals both scored and conceded. Bielefeld haven’t misfired at home since the first week in October, scoring in each of their last seven at Schuco Arena, while they’ve kept only once clean sheet during that time. Similarly, both teams have scored in each of Union’s last seven away games in the Bundesliga.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin
Bielefeld’s unbeaten run came to an end last weekend, as they were defeated away to Hoffenheim, though there’s still reason for the hosts to be optimistic. After all, it was their first defeat in seven Bundesliga matches, and there’s little shame in losing on the road to a team chasing European football.
What the hosts have firmly in their favour ahead of Saturday’s clash is their pleasing form at home. OK, prolific winners they’re not, winning just one of their last five at Schuco Arena, but they’re unbeaten during that time, picking up solid results against some decent sides such as Wolfsburg and Bochum.
Union Berlin’s luck has dried up of late. Their unbeaten run came to an end away at Augsburg a fortnight ago, while they also slumped to defeat at home to Dortmund last time out. Coming off the back of two defeats, without scoring in the process, the visitors are likely to be down on confidence ahead of Saturday’s trip to North Rhine-Westphalia.
Away from home it’s been a bit of a mixed bag as far as Union are concerned. Only five teams have claimed more travelling points in the Bundesliga this season, though that probably says more about the lack of away-day consistency in the league overall. Three wins from 11 road games isn’t great, and it’s not as if they’ve thrived against the so-called weaker teams, failing to win four times away against teams that currently reside in the bottom half.
Quick Rich
At a bigger price, ‘Masaya Okugawa to Score’ appeals. The Japanese midfielder, who is of an attacking persuasion, has thrived this season, scoring seven times, averaging 0.38 goals per 90 minutes. Against a wounded Union Berlin side, the 26-year-old is worth siding with in the ‘Anytime Scorer’ market.
Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin Team News
The hosts have zero injury concerns ahead of this fixture. The visitors are expected to be without Niko Giesselmann, Andreas Voglsammer and Jakob Busk.
Starting Line-ups
Arminia Bielefeld: Ortega, De Medina, Nilsson, Ramos, Brunner, Kunze, Vasiliadis, Wimmer, Okugawa, Kruger, Serra.
Union Berlin: Luthe, Baumgartl, Knoche, Heintz, Oczipka, Oztunali, Khedira, Trimmel, Haraguchi, Becker, Awoniyi.
Highlighted Player
Patrick Wimmer
20-year-old Patrick Wimmer is fast becoming one of the most important cogs in the Bielefeld machine. The youngster provided the killer pass for Bielefeld’s goal when last in action at home, while in terms of assists and goals combined, nobody on the team has outperformed the Austrian, who averages 0.64 goals and assists per 90 minutes this term.
Most Popular FAQ for Arminia Bielefeld vs Union Berlin
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
When the pair met earlier in the campaign, Union Berlin won by a goal to nil.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture is set to take place at Schuco Arena.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out both William Hill and Vbet ahead of this fixture.
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