Preview: Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26
Both teams are winless in their last five games.
The Alten Forsterei in the German capital city of Berlin gears up to host Matchweek 21 of the Bundesliga, where the home team, Union Berlin are set to lock horns against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The home team are just a win away from equalising their immediate opponents in terms of points. They are, however, winless in their last five games and are coming after two consecutive defeats. They are led by German gaffer Steffen Baumgart, who has previously led teams like Hamburger and Koln.
After a devastating campaign in the UCL, Frankfurt will be keen to make the most of their domestic campaign. They are also met with the same fate as they are winless in their last five games. They are led by Spanish gaffer Albert Riera, who has previously been at the managerial helm of Bordeaux.
Kick-off:
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Stadium: Alten Forsterei
- Date: Saturday, February 7
- Kick-off Time: 1:00 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Rani Khedira (Union Berlin)
The legendary Sami Khedira‘s younger brother, Rani Khedira, has plied his trade with VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig before making a move to Union Berlin in 2021. Since then, he has been a pillar of strength in the midfield for Berlin. In 19 games, he has scored four goals already.
Mario Gotze (Frankfurt)
The German wonder boy who scored that winning goal for Germany in the FIFA World Cup 2014 finals will be raring to go all guns blazing as his side eye a win at the German capital. He has played for Bayern, Dortmund and Eindhoven before joining Frankfurt. In 14 games, he has yet to score a goal so far.
Match Facts
- Frankfurt last defeated Berlin back in 2023.
- Union Berlin won the game 4-3 when these two sides last met.
- Alexander Meier is the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Betting Tips and Odds
- Berlin to win the game – 21/20 with bet365
- Andrej Ilic to score first – 7/4 with bet365
- Union Berlin 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt – 8/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Berlin will miss out on the services of Tom Rothe, Diogo Leite and Robert Skov.
Frankfurt are set to miss Elias Baum, Can Uzun and Mitchy Batshuayi. Ellyes Skhiri picked up a red card in the last game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 21
Berlin won: 5
Eintracht Frankfurt won: 10
Draws: 6
Predicted Lineups
Union Berlin predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Ronnow (GK); Doekhi, Querfeld, Markgraf; Haberer, Khedira, Kemlein, Nsoki; Jeong, Burke; Ilic
Eintracht Frankfurt predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Santos (GK); Amenda, Koch, Theate; Nissen, Larsson, Dahoud, Brown; Doan, Gotze; Kalimuendo
Match Prediction
Looking at the devastating form of both teams, we expect the game to end in Berlin’s favour. The home crowd will be delighted to see their team clinch all three points.
Prediction: Union Berlin 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Telecast Details
India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon
USA: ESPN+
Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+
When and where is Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga 2025-26 match?
The venue is Alten Forsterei in Berlin. It will be played on Saturday, 7 February, at 1:00 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch Bundesliga 2025-26 in India?
Sony LIV can be used in India to watch all the games live.
Where and how to watch Bundesliga 2025-26 in UK?
People in the UK can tune into Sky Sports to watch the matches live.
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