Union Berlin vs FC Koln prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2023-03-03 14:30.
The Bundesliga title race is set to be one of world footballâs most enthralling watches as we head towards the business end of the season, and right in the thick of things are a Union Berlin side who, despite still battling in Europe and the DFB-Pokal, just refuse to give up. Urs Fischerâs men have shown chinks in their armour recently though, after failing to score in back-to-back Bundesliga matches (D1, L1) for the first time this season, most recently falling to a hefty 3-0 defeat in a proverbial âsix-pointerâ against title rivals Bayern Munich.
Union have notoriously bounced back well after defeats this campaign, as they are yet to lose consecutive Bundesliga matches (W3, D1 following a loss). The Stadion An der Alten Försterei faithful will hope to play their part in ensuring that habit continues, especially as the Iron Ones are one of two sides yet to experience defeat at home this Bundesliga season (W7, D3).
On the other hand, visitors Cologne will need to shake off the rust as their 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg last time out was their second successive defeat without scoring. Arriving in such poor form doesnât bode well for the Billy Goats, who have failed to beat Union in all of their seven previous Bundesliga meetings (D1, L6), never before facing a side as often without a maiden victory in the top-flight.
Just seven points above the drop zone, manager Steffen Baumgart needs to rediscover the form his side started the year in, when they went five league matches unbeaten to open 2023 (W2, D3). Kickstarting that revival here is easier said than done though, with Cologne hitting the road on the back of just one win from their last 12 away Bundesliga assignments (D5, L6).
Players to watch: Unionâs Janik Haberer likes to get his team going when needed, having scored his sideâs opener in seven of his last eight goalscoring outings. In contrast, Cologneâs Ellyes Skhiri tends to grow into the game, with 12 of his last 15 club goals coming after half-time.
Hot stat: No Bundesliga club has claimed more points from losing positions this season than Union Berlin and Cologneâs shared tally of 12 each.