Eintracht Frankfurt vs Union Berlin Prediction: The home side are the favorite to win

As the 2023/2024 Bundesliga season draws to a conclusion, the German football league's fierce rivalry between Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin is getting ready to take place at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park on Saturday 30th March 2024 at 17:30 (GMT+3). This matchup is a perfect example of the unpredictable and passionate nature of German football. With Eintracht Frankfurt walking in as the favourites indicating not just a conviction in their strength but an awareness of home turf advantage, this match appears to be about tradition and emotion on the surface, but below it provides an intriguing chance for the astute bookmaker.

Examining the statistical maze reveals intriguing patterns that the astute observer should take note of. Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt's average total goal figures of 2.65 indicate a slant towards a more tactical, maybe even cagey affair. This is a minor departure from the attacking fireworks one might expect from top-tier Bundesliga clubs. Frankfurt's home team averages 1.23 goals (xG) compared to Union Berlin's 1.06 xG away, suggesting that the home team may have an advantage in terms of producing qualitatively superior opportunities.

Frankfurt's 50% home victory percentage contrasts sharply with Union Berlin's unsettling 69% road defeat rate, suggesting that home advantage is most likely. According to footystats.org, Eintracht's offensive and defense are enhanced by 20 points on the ground of Deutsche Bank Park, highlighting the formidable opponent Union Berlin faces in this match.

After losing their most recent match against Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in Bundesliga 1, Eintracht Frankfurt will be seeking to improve on their previous performance here.

Eintracht Frankfurt have seldom refused to give up in recent memory. The truth is that in 6 of their past 6 games, Eintracht Frankfurt has allowed goals, conceding 12 goals in the process.

Before this match, Eintracht Frankfurt had won their previous six home league games.

Eintracht Frankfurt has a good overall record in the Bundesliga this season with 10 wins, 10 draws, and 6 defeats. Currently, after winning 38% of games, Eintracht Frankfurt is ranked sixth out of 18 teams in the Bundesliga Table. With six victories, five ties, and one defeat, Eintracht Frankfurt has a strong home record. And with four victories, five ties, and five defeats, their road record is regarded as strong.

In the Bundesliga this season, Eintracht Frankfurt has scored 42 goals in total.

The Union Berlin team enters the game coming off a 2-1 Bundesliga 1 victory over Werder Bremen. Union Berlin, led by Nenad Bjelica, has scored one goal per game on average over the last six games, scoring goals six times overall from their assaults.

Despite playing Eintracht Frankfurt away from home in their previous three league games, Union Berlin had not defeated them going into this one.

Union Berlin's record in the Bundesliga this season is poor overall, consisting of 8 wins, 4 ties, and 14 defeats. Union Berlin has won 31% of their matches, which presently ranks them 13th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. Union Berlin has a strong home record, with six victories, two draws, and five defeats. Due to their 2 wins, 2 draws, and 9 defeats, their away record is likewise regarded as dismal.

In the Bundesliga this season, Union Berlin has scored a total of 25 goals.

Given the recent form of both teams, the home team seems to have a slight edge. Union Berlin's strong defence could pose challenges, but their lack of scoring might be a disadvantage.

Score Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 2 - 1 Union Berlin

Eintracht Frankfurt's attacking capabilities, coupled with Union Berlin's scoring struggles, suggest that Eintracht Frankfurt might be able to secure a win with a couple of goals. Union Berlin's strong defence might resist Eintracht Frankfurt's attacks, but their offensive shortcomings could prevent them from scoring many goals.