Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 27th August 2022

We are zooming in on Schalke 04 and Union Berlin, as the duo face each other at VELTINS-Arena on Saturday in what surely will be an exciting Bundesliga clash. Schalke 04 and Union Berlin settled for a point in a 0-0 draw, when last faced with each other. The best betting odds on a another draw at full-time with the bookies are at 3.50.

While Schalke 04 find themselves as number 13 in the table with two points after three rounds, Union Berlin have fought their way to seven points. This puts them up as number two in the table.

Union Berlin are aiming to extend the lead on Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga table after they go toe-to-toe on Saturday. On the other hand, the hosts should be motivated to not let the current gap get any bigger than it already is.

Schalke 04 scored 11 goals, conceded 20 and fought their way to two clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Union Berlin are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Bundesliga, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous ten games. The visitors scored 2.2 times on average per match, for a total of 22 goals. They also let in eight goals, leaving an average of 0.8 per match. They fought their way to three clean sheets.

Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin Prediction

Schalke 04 claimed two points in their previous three matches, where they lost 3-1 against FC Koln. They took a point in a2-2 draw with B. M'gladbach, before also drawing 0-0 with Wolfsburg. Schalke 04 only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Bundesliga matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

Union Berlin are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Hertha Berlin by 3-1. This was followed by a 0-0 with Mainz 05 and a 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. Union Berlin won half their previous six away matches in the Bundesliga, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored ten goals whilst conceding eight.

Union Berlin have their target set on sneaking inside the top six of the Bundesliga this season, and they have the qualities to at least a finish inside the top third.

With the results that Union Berlin have picked up lately, we favour them to grab another win, when going up against Schalke 04 at VELTINS-Arena.

Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin Stats

Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Schalke 04, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment.

Tobias Mohr and Leo Greiml are all absent from the Schalke 04 squad that faces Union Berlin at VELTINS-Arena.

Union Berlin have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match this coming Saturday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands.

Fabio Schneider and Timo Baumgartl all face a spell on the sidelines for Union Berlin due to various injuries.

Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin H2H

The most recent outing between Schalke 04 and Union Berlin was played out and ended up a 0-0 draw. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 3.50. Picking a winning bet based on their h2h is a bit of a lottery, and the punter with a keen eye for a long shot might opt for the high-value price here. Schalke 04 claimed two wins in their previous six matches against Union Berlin. The latter managed one win in these four encounters against their coming opponent. The bookies best betting odds on a draw at full-time are at 3.50.

Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin Results

Schalke 04 vs Union Berlin Betting Tips

It is the beginning of a new Bundesliga campaign, and both Schalke 04 and Union Berlin will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Schalke 04 claimed all three points five times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Union Berlin won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing three in this series of matches. Schalke 04 won two times in their 10 most recent league games, with Union Berlin claiming eight wins from a possible 10.

Over 2.5 goals came out one time in the last four encounters between these two teams. Schalke 04 managed an average of one goal, with Union Berlin averaging 0.75 goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet three times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Schalke 04’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.9 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the visitor's last ten games this season. On average, they scored 1.5 times in those matches.