Union were flying high and occupied the UEFA Champions League spots in the Bundesliga before enduring a downturn in form in the weeks leading up to the mid-season break.
Till October 30, the Iron Ones were first in the standings with eight wins from their opening 12 games. However, two defeats and a draw in their next three have seen them plummet to fifth.
Fortunately for Urs Fischer’s side, the winter break came at the right time. They will play a handful of friendlies between now and the return of the Bundesliga on January 22.
Augsburg, meanwhile, have struggled this season, winning just four of their 15 top-flight games and collecting 15 points to languish in 14th place in the standings. The Fuggerstadter went into the break on a seven-game winless run in the league, losing four times, and will return to action for the first time since November 12.
Union Berlin vs Augsburg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
In their last 11 competitive meetings, Augsburg won four wins to Union’s one - a 2-0 win in January 2020. Augsburg are are on a five-game unbeaten run in the fixture. Union and Augsburg last met in November, where they played out a 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga. Union (8) have won twice as many Bundesliga games as Augsburg (4) this season. The hosts (24) have scored six more goals than Augsburg in the Bundesliga this season but have conceded six fewer (20-26). Augsburg resume their league campaign against Borussia Dortmund on January 22, while Union will be in action the day before to Hoffenheim.
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Union Berlin vs Augsburg Prediction
As it’s only a friendly, the stakes are low. Moreover, this is Berlin and Augsburg’s first game in over a month, so the two teams might not be in their shape.
Considering the same, a low-scoring draw could ensue.
Prediction: Union Berlin 1-1 Augsburg
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Union Berlin vs Augsburg Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
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