The Augsburg arena for this Bundesliga clash with two teams who have surprised with their seasons. Augsburg were touted for the lower end of the table and Union played UCL football for the first ever time this year.
Augsburg are in 7th place with 36 points from 28 games. Overall, they have 9 wins, 9 draws and 10 losses. Home form reads 5 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats. Recent form is 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Union is in 13th but are just 7 points behind the home team. Overall, they have 8 wins, 5 draws and 15 defeats. Away form reads 2 wins, 3 draws and 9 defeats. Recent form 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Team news: Serious problems for Augsburg, out for sure are Dorsch, Gumney and Rexhbecaj. While issues with Iago, Mbabu, Jensen and Jakic. All of them with decent game time this season. Union misses Gosens and Tousart suspended plus Roussillon injured.
Head-to-head statistics: 16 games – 5 wins Gil Vicente, 7 draw and 4 wins Sporting.
Betting selection – Augsburg simply have too many injury issues to take seriously here. Potentially 9 players unavailable. Close game this anyway so take Union Berlin double chance at 1.80 or 4-5 Betfair.