Union Berlin is set to seek a second consecutive victory as they host Heidenheim on Saturday.
Union Berlin currently occupies the eighth position in the league standings, having secured four wins, three draws, and four losses in their 11 matches this season. Their most recent victory came last Saturday against St. Pauli, where Rani Khedira's goal led to a narrow 1-0 win.
The team has shown resilience in recent weeks, losing only one of their last five league matches (D2, L1). Furthermore, they have remained unbeaten in their last four home league games, although three of those matches ended in draws.
This match presents an opportunity for Union to achieve their first victory against Heidenheim since a 2-0 win in the DFB-Pokal in October 2022. Their chances of winning may depend on their ability to score first, as they have lost four games this season after conceding the opening goal.
In terms of team news, András Schäfer and Josip Juranović may return to the squad after recovering from injuries, while Robert Skov, Dmytro Bogdanov, and Andrik Markgraf will remain unavailable.
The predicted lineup for Union Berlin includes: Rønnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Roth; Burke, Ansah, Ilić.
Heidenheim finds itself at the bottom of the league table, with one win, two draws, and eight losses from their 11 matches this season. They have lost four of their last six Bundesliga games, including severe defeats surrounding the international break, with a 6-0 loss on November 8, followed by a 3-0 defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach in their latest match.
Heidenheim has conceded 26 goals in their 11 league matches, marking the worst defensive record in the league, and they also rank as the lowest scorers with just eight goals.
Despite their struggles, Heidenheim can draw on past success against Union, having won three of their four Bundesliga encounters. They achieved a league double in the 2024-25 season, winning 2-0 at home in January and 3-0 in May.
In terms of team news, forward Budu Zivzivadze will miss the match due to a knee injury, and Mikkel Kaufmann, Leart Paçarada, Sirlord Conteh, and Frank Feller are also expected to be unavailable.
The predicted lineup for Heidenheim includes: Ramaj; Kölle, Mainka, Siersleben; Busch, Kerber, Dorsch, Föhrenbach; Ibrahimović, Honsak, Pieringer.
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