LiontipsUnion vs Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga Betting Predictions for October 5, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Before the fifth round, Union was unbeaten and appeared poised to extend their positive streak to five matches. However, during their clash with Borussia Monchengladbach, the Berliners conceded a last-minute goal and lost 0-1. In the league standings, the team currently sits in ninth place with eight points. It's worth mentioning that Bo Svensson's squad is showcasing pragmatic football, allowing minimal chances to their opponents near their goal, while also struggling in attack with just four goals scored and three conceded.
Injuries and Suspensions
Yuranovich and Stein are currently injured and sidelined.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In nine of the last twelve Bundesliga home matches involving Union, no more than three goals have been scored.
- In six of the last eight home games in the league, Union failed to score in the first half.
Projected Lineup: Rennow – Duki, Vogt, Leite – Haberer, Schäfer, Khedira, Rothe – Hallerbach, Yen, Sibacho.
Current Form
Borussia narrowly avoided losing points at home against Bochum last round. The Dortmund team was down 0-2 by the 21st minute but managed to raise their intensity and scored four goals to win 4-2. With 10 points, the Bees sit in fifth place in the standings. This week, under the guidance of coach Nuri Sahin, they thrilled fans with a stunning 7-1 victory over Celtic in the Champions League. Adeyemi shone in that match, netting a hat trick while Guirassy added a brace. Stopping such a powerful Borussia attack is clearly a tough task. However, Adeyemi picked up a minor injury and may not take the field today.
Injuries and Suspensions
Reyna will miss today's match due to injury. The availability of Adeyemi and Malen is still in question.
Noteworthy Betting Trends
- In four of Borussia's last five matches across all competitions, at least two goals were scored in the first half.
- In seven of the last nine Bundesliga matches involving Borussia, three or more goals were recorded.
Projected Lineup: Kobel – Koudou, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson – Nmecha, Gross – Sabitzer, Brandt, Hüttgens – Guirassy.
Trends
Bet 1st Half: Over 1.5 Goals
In three of the last five head-to-head matches, more than one goal was scored in the first 45 minutes
2.60Bet Union Win by Offsides
In four of the last five matches, Borussia lost due to offsides
1.72Bet Exact Score 1:3
Borussia secured their last two victories in head-to-head matches with a two-goal margin
16.00Tip and bets
Union is known for its solid defense, but today it will be tough to withstand the pressure from the opponent's dynamic attack. In their last two matches, Borussia scored 11 goals, clearly peaking offensively without issues in creating and converting opportunities. It's also worth noting that the Dortmund side has triumphed in the last three encounters, winning by more than one goal in two of those matches.
Our prediction is a Borussia win with odds at 2.24
Total Goals Bet
When placing a total goals bet, we start by considering the favorite. In their last five matches across all competitions, Borussia consistently scored more than two goals. Clearly, the home team will have to adapt to their opponent's style of play today.
The suggested bet is over 2.5 total goals at odds of 1.79
Corner Kicks Bet
It's worth noting that Borussia won three out of their last four matches in terms of corner kicks. The visitors are likely to spend considerable time in the opponent's half and are expected to once again lead in corner kicks.
The prediction is for Borussia to win the corner kick battle at odds of 1.92
