Union Berlin - Holstein Kiel predictions

A quick look at the betting odds with some of the biggest bookmakers online is enough to tell you who the favourites are. Priced at 1.61, a home win seems the obvious choice. An upset is not quite impossible, mind you, which adds a small degree of risk but is ultimately food increasing profits.

With a matchup like this, it seems like we already know the outcome. Holstein Kiel stand little chance of achieving anything except an appearance. Most bookies price an away win for this match at 5.51, marking an insurmountable difference.

Union Berlin’s previous Bundesliga match did not go their way, but not even the most stubborn fans would have predicted a different result against a team as strong as Borussia Dortmund . They played as visitors, and the top online bookmakers priced an away win at 7.14. They never recovered from some early concessions, and the score was brought to a conclusive 6:0 result before the end.

Holstein Kiel are coming off from a crushing defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen. The top online bookmakers priced their victory at 14.80 despite the home-field advantage. This assessment turned out to be true: Holstein Kiel struggled to keep up from the get-go and ended up losing the match 0:2.

The first step Union Berlin need to make to improve is to shore up their defences. With more than 5 goals conceded over the last 3 matches, it seems to be the main aspect of play holding them back.

Given 7 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, Holstein Kiel's defensive line is much to be desired.

As the season rapidly approaches its second half, there’s plenty of cause for concern if you’re an Holstein Kiel supporter. Placed at 18th, they’re at risk of relegation, and a matchup like this one is not an easy way to get some points.

These two teams already clashed this season, and Union Berlin walked away with a solid away win. It was fairly narrow, though, giving Holstein Kiel supporters some hope for this game despite the unfavourable matchup.

Fortunately, both teams will have a complete lineup this Sunday, with no players out due to injury or suspension.

An Over 3.5 Goals is the best option for this fixture, though it’s not perfect by any means. That said, the notable risk of failure is worth it due to the considerable betting value that can be found in the 1 odds.