Hertha Berlin vs Union Berlin Prediction: Union Berlin may be too good for the relegation-threatened Hertha Berlin in this derby match

The match between the Berlin-based teams promises to be an entertaining fixture. These teams have different ambitions going into the fixture. While Union Berlin is hoping to qualify for European competition next season, Hertha Berlin is playing to avoid relegation to have the chance to play in the Bundesliga next season. Union Berlin continues to show good form and is the most likely team to win this match. Below are some predictions from experts for this match.

Here are some expert predictions, odds, and expert picks for the event.

Hertha Berlin (LLWLL)

After the Bundesliga resumed, Hertha Berlin have conceded 8 goals but scored just 1 goal in two matches played. The recent match played at home was a 5-0 loss to Wolfsburg. With the leaky defence of the home side, it is difficult to see a win against this attacked-minded Union Berlin side.

After 17 of 34 Bundesliga matches played, Hertha Berlin finds themselves in 17th position and is 5 points adrift of the team occupying the last position. If the recent defensive play of Hertha Berlin is anything to go by, it is difficult to see the home team surviving relegation.

Based on the statistics of matches Hertha Berlin have been involved in, there is an 85% and 61% chance of the match having over 1.5 and 2.5 goals, respectively. With injuries affecting the attacking play of Hertha Berlin (especially with the injury to Jovetic), it is difficult to see a win for the home side.

Union Berlin (WWLDL)

The surprise package in the Bundesliga have won 10, lost 4, and drawn 3 of the 17 Bundesliga matches played. Union Berlin have won both matches played after the Bundesliga resumed, scoring 5 goals and conceding 2.

At home, Union Berlin have won 75% of matches played but have won 44% of matches played away from home. Union Berlin currently occupies 2nd position on the Bundesliga table, only 3 points behind the league leaders.

The attacker threat of Union Berlin and solid defence are one of their main strength. In this match, expect over 8.5 corners, a win for Union Berlin, and over 1.5 goals.

Expert Betting Tips

These Berlin-based clubs have played 13 matches with Union Berlin winning 6, Hertha Berlin winning 3, and 3 ending in a draw. Out of 9 matches Hertha Berlin have played at home, they have won 2 (22%) while Union Berlin have won 44% of games played away from home. The last three matches have all resulted in over 2.5 goals, both teams scoring, and corners over 9.5. Combining injury and the recent form of Hertha Berlin, the home team are favourites to win. Below are the expert predictions.

• W2 for 2.20 odds;
• Away team over 2.5 for 2.20 odds;
• Over 8.5 corners for 1.60 odds.