Union Berlin - Darmstadt 98 predictions

The odds are definitely leaning in the hosts’ favour, but this match is far from a done deal. Judging by odds alone, Darmstadt 98 may yet be able to walk away with a draw or even a surprise victory – though it’s still a longshot.

This one has Home Win written all over it. The hosts are expected to grab a firm hold of the proceedings and Darmstadt 98 will be left with slim pickings in this match.

The previous round brought a narrow defeat for Union Berlin. Betting predictions foresaw an uphill battle considering the home-field disadvantage and incredibly difficult matchup against Bayern München . The first half went as well as can be expected, but Bayern München pulled ahead as the game progressed and registed a narrow 1:0 victory.

Darmstadt 98’s previous away game at Eintracht Frankfurt ended as a 2:2 draw. Darmstadt 98 are likely much happier with this outcome than their opponents, though, considering they were clear underdogs and didn’t fare too well In the first half.

The Union Berlin side have been rather passive lately, with two unexciting matches with less than 2 total goals behind them.

The visitors’ main concern will be cutting down the concession rate. They conceded more than 5 times in their latest 3 matches, and bucking the trend will be a great step in the right direction.

As the away team and clear underdogs, Darmstadt 98 don’t have a great shot at earning some points in Stadion An der Alten Försterei. However, they’ll need to give it their best unless they want to end up relegated. They’re placed at 18th and close to half the season is already over.

According to the recent head-to-head records, Union Berlin already has a win over the away team recorded earlier in the season. It was a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless, justifying the 1.65 odds on a home win.

Before going for any betting predictions, we need to make note of the overall high number of prior injuries. Both sides have been hit: Josip Juranović, Rani Khedira, Kevin Volland for the hosts, and Marvin Mehlem, Aaron Seydel, Mathias Honsak, Braydon Manu, Fraser Hornby for the visitors. Needless to say, this may impact the teams’ performance.

We can say with no small amount of confidence that this match will confirm the Over 2.5 Goals market. Both teams fit the bill for such a wager perfectly, so this is a very safe bet, offered at the odds of 1.91 at Pncl.