FC Union Berlin vs VFB Stuttgart Prediction: Union Berlin have no excuses

Berlin recovered in time from the Europa League knockout stage elimination to win against Frankfurt 2-0. Now they can focus fully on the Bundesliga and a top 4 finish is a necessity for Berlin. Stuttgart on the other hand are yet to find their form, as they have not earned a win in 4 matches. Hopefully these two teams have improved their game during the International break.

Union Berlin have struggled in recent times with a series of defeats and draws. Berlin were knocked out of the Europa League by Royal Union Saint-Gilloise after they lost 3-0 in the returning leg away from home. Before that, Berlin were without a win in 4 matches. However, they returned to winning ways in their last game, by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 at home. Rani Khedira and Kevin Behrens both scored in the 53rd and 75th minute of the game.

Union Berlin are currently in 3rd, with 48 points from 25 matches. They have 14 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses.

Stuttgart desperately needed the break because they were headed downhill obviously. Stuttgart have not won a match in their last 4 games and they won 1 game in their last 7. They lost their last game against Wolfsburg by a single goal. Despite having the greater share of the possession; about 57%, with 2 shots on target and 3 corner kicks. 

In their last 5 matches, they had 3 losses, 1 draw and 1 win.

Stuttgart are in the bottom of the table, with 20 points from 25 matches. They have only 4 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses.

Union Berlin and Stuttgart have met only 9 times throughout their history. Union Berlin have 2 wins, while Stuttgart have 1 win and 6 matches ended in a draw.

Stuttgart looks like a done deal for relegation and there's no stopping it. Union Berlin are in a critical spot where every single point counts. So I expect them to take all 3 points off the bottom team without struggling. Winning such a match can help build back confidence and disperse all fears of decline for Union Berlin.

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