Union Berlin vs Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips (24 January)

Unlike the previous two years when it had to mainly ensure its place in the elite, Union Berlin has undoubtedly already distanced itself from the red zone, which allows it to look forward. The capital club is actually in 9th place in the ranking with a delay of only 5 points on the European top 6. With a very balanced record of 6 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats after the first 18 days, the Iron Men have just won 3 consecutive points against Mainz 2-2, Augsburg 1-1 and finally Stuttgart 1-1 last weekend. For their part, Borussia Dortmund are in their usual standards since they occupy a very good 2nd place in the standings.

Unfortunately for him, BVB clearly does not seem able to compete with Bayern Munich this season and he is already 11 points behind the Bavarian rival before this 19th day. Rather serious at the start of 2026, Niko Kovac's men started their year with a spectacular draw against Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 before stringing together 2 successes against Werder Bremen 3-0 and against Sankt Pauli 3-2 last week. This week, the Borussen challenge Tottenham in the Champions League to move into the top 8 in the standings. 

The Berliners will have to deal with the absences of Danish midfielder Skov, the unused Bogdanov and potential starters Rothe (defender) and Skarke (forward, 1 goal) who are all continuing their respective convalescences. To this we add that left-back Köhn is still suspended this week after being sent off 15 days ago. He will serve the 2nd of his 3 match suspension. Offensively, the Berliners can count on the good striker Ansah (5 goals) who is no longer always the starter. We can also cite among the men to watch the Scotsman Burke (4 goals), the Serbian Ilic (7 assists), the supersub Ljubicic (2 goals) and the prolific central defender Doekhi (4 goals). Against Stuttgart, it was the Korean Jeong who scored the only goal of the game. Sick in the middle of the week for the match against Tottenham, the Algerian defender Bensebaïni is expected for this trip to Berlin.

On the other hand, defender Anselmino and Austrian midfielder Sabitzer should not be restored, they who are still injured. BVB's best offensive assets are present. We think of Serhou Guirassy (6 goals) or the wingers Adeyemi and Brandt (5 goals each) who both found the fault last week against Sankt Pauli. The formidable Beier (5 goals) should also make the trip. This winter, midfielder Gross left the club to engage with Brighton. The probable line-ups for Union Berlin - Borussia Dortmund:

• Summary: 1. FC Union Berlin is going head to head with Borussia Dortmund starting on 24 Jan 2026 at 17:30 UTC at An der alten Försterei stadium, Berlin city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Referee: Robert Hartmann
• Union Berlin Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Dortmund Feedinco Rating: 6.95