Union Berlin vs Mainz Prediction, Tips & Odds – Aug. 20, 2023

Union Berlin vs Mainz Prediction 20.08.2023. In the first round of the German Bundesliga, Union Berlin will host Mainz. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 PM, at the An der Alten Forsterei stadium.

At the beginning of the season, both teams triumphed in the first round of the cup. The home team was better than Walldorf, while the guests defeated Elversberg.

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Union Berlin vs Mainz Odds

Union Berlin vs Mainz 1×2: 2.02/3.47/3.90

Total goals over/under (2.5): 2.12/1.76

Double chance 1x/12/x2: 1.28/1.32/1.79

Both teams to score YES/NO: 1.92/1.89

Odds via Ivibet Sportsbook.

Union Berlin Team News

In the opening match of this season, Union Berlin defeated Walldorf away in the first round of the cup with a score of 4-0. They scored three goals in the first half and set the final score in the 80th minute. The scorers for the visiting team were Robin Knoche, Sheraldo Becker, Diogo Leite, and Janik Haberer, with an assist from Kevin Behrens.

During the preparatory period, they achieved four wins and three losses in seven friendly matches. In the previous Bundesliga season, they secured fourth place with 62 points, three more than fifth-placed Freiburg, earning them a spot in the Champions League for the current season.

Coach Urs Fischer will have to wait before being able to debut Lucas Tousart after his transfer from Hertha Berlin, as the Frenchman is unlikely to return from his hamstring injury until the end of the month. Rani Khedira was taken out against Astoria Walldorf due to a calf issue. Andras Schafer also remains uncertain as he recovers from foot surgery, further diminishing the hosts’ options in midfield.

Janik Haberer is expected to start alongside Aissa Laidouni, but whether Alex Kral will also be included depends on the formation Fischer opts for. Indeed, the 57-year-old last chose an attacking 3-4-3 system, but he might decide to sacrifice one forward for Kral. This could lead to David Fofana, who is on loan from Chelsea for the season, being preferred over Jordan Siebatcheu and Kevin Behrens in the attack.

🗞 Es geht wieder los: Wir stimmen euch ein auf #FCUM05#fcunion

— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) August 19, 2023

Mainz Team News

In their latest competitive match, Mainz defeated Elversberg with a score of 1-0 away from home in the first round of the German Cup. The only goal was scored by Ludovic Ajorque in the 73rd minute from a penalty kick, and the result remained unchanged until the end of the match.

During their preparations, Mainz secured victories in all three friendly matches. In the previous season of the top German competition, they finished in ninth place with 46 points, four points behind the seventh-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

Mainz will travel to Union without Jonathan Burkardt, Silvan Widmer, and Andreas Hanche-Olsen due to injuries. Coach Bo Svensson will likely choose a similar starting lineup to the one that narrowly defeated Elversberg last weekend.

Tom Krauss and Sepp van den Berg, who is on loan from Liverpool for the season, both made their debuts for the club from the bench during the cup victory, so a similar situation could occur in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Wir sehen uns morgen in Berlin, 05ER. 😍#Mainz05 #FCUM05 pic.twitter.com/xOMn1B8CGc

— 1. FSV Mainz 05 (@1FSVMainz05) August 19, 2023

Union Berlin vs Mainz H2H

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Injuries and suspensions

Union Berlin: Lucasa Tousarta, Rani Khedira, Andras Schafer

Mainz: Jonathan Burkardt, Silvan Widmer, Andreas Hanche-Olsen

Expected Lineups

Union Berlin (3-5-2): Ronnow; Doekhi, Knoche, Leite; Juranovic, Haberer, Kral, Laidouni, Roussillon; Becker, Fofana

Mainz (3-4-2-1): Zentner; Bell, Kohr, Fernandes; Da Costa, Barreiro, Stach, Caci; Lee, Onisiwo; Ajorque

Union Berlin vs Mainz Prediction

Considering the advantage of playing at home and a more favorable head-to-head record, anything other than a victory for Union Berlin would be quite surprising. However, with a slightly cautious assessment, we recommend the double chance option, predicting a win for the home team or a draw, along with a forecast that at least two goals will be scored in the match.

Kick-off Time: Sunday, 20.08.2023, 3:30 PM Local Time (GMT 0), 15:30 CET

Prediction: Union Berlin/draw & over 1.5

Odds (when tipped): 1.73

Sportsbook: Ivibet

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