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THE FACTS
When is Union Berlin vs Augsburg and what time does it start? Union Berlin vs Augsburg will be played on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:30 p. m. (UNITED KINGDOM)
Where can I get discounted tickets for Union Berlin vs Augsburg?Visit the club’s official online page for the latest information on priced tickets
What channel is Union Berlin vs Augsburg broadcast on in the UK? Sky Sports has the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it’s worth checking out their schedule for Union Berlin v Augsburg.
Where can I stream Union Berlin vs Augsburg in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Union Berlin vs Augsburg can be streamed on the Sky Go app
THE AUDIT
BERLIN UNION
Union Berlin were hoping their huge, honourable 1-1 draw against Napoli in the Champions League would serve as a turning point in their season after ending their terrible run of defeats in all competitions. Sadly, that won’t happen as Bundesliga leaders Bayer. The following weekend, Leverkusen ruthlessly got rid of them, winning 4-0 at the BayArena.
This result ends Urs Fischer’s memorable five-year reign as head coach. He leaves Union Berlin a legend, guiding the club to the Bundesliga and achieving the miracle of finishing in the top four in 2022-23, bringing the Champions League to Union. But a nine-game losing streak in the Bundesliga saw them drop to the bottom of the table, leaving the Union hierarchy with no team yet to act. Marco Grote is in charge of this match.
AUGSBURG
Contrary to Union’s complicated scenario, Augsburg are enjoying incredibly honourable form, which has allowed them, at least for the time being, to move away from the relegation places in the Bundesliga. The successive victories were subsidized by two draws, which left them only out of the most sensitive part by goal difference.
In the last two 1-1 draws they have played, Augsburg have picked up a point, first against FC Cologne and most recently at home against Hoffenheim. They now also have at least one goal in each of their last five Bundesliga games, which has undoubtedly played a big role in their recent smart form.
TEAM NEWS
BERLIN UNION
Leonardo Bonucci and Danilho Doekhi will not be in Union’s defence due to injury, as will experienced midfielder Sami Khedira, who is suspended. Striker Sheraldo Becker is also a big doubt, meaning David Datro Fofana ends up joining Kevin Behrens in the front two.
EXPECTED XI (3-5-2): Ronnow; Jaeckel, Knoche, Leite; Juranovic, Laidouni, Kral, Aaronson, Gosens; Fofana, Behrens
NOT AVAILABLE: Bonucci (injured), Doekhi (injured), Khedira (suspended), Schafer (injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Becker (injured)
AUGSBURG
As things stand, Augsburg are expected to be only two players short for their vacation in the German capital. Midfielder Arne Maier is out with an ankle problem, while Masaya Okugawa, the 27-year-old Japanese midfielder, is also stuck. the medicine table with a foot injury.
SCHEDULED XI (4-2-3-1): Dahmen; Gumny, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Pedersen; Rexhbecaj, Dorsch; Jensen, Demirović, Vargas; Tietz
NOT AVAILABLE: Maier (injured), Okugawa (injured)
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PROGNOSIS
What kind of Berlin Union will we see here without Urs Fischer? That’s the question everyone is asking before this game. They looked absolutely toothless in the long run and that just wants to replace here. But when confidence is so low and the team has progressed as temporarily as we saw with Union, then it’s hard to see them magically rediscovering an offensive advantage. Augsburg will make it difficult for the hosts to break their defensive line and a challenging encounter may be on the horizon. Whatever the final outcome, we are back below the 2. 5 target mark.
BETTING TIP: UNDER 2. 5 GOALS