Welcome to Extratips: Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Match Prediction

The Bundesliga heats up on October 17th as Union Berlin hosts Borussia Mönchengladbach at Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Union have the slight edge at home, backed by full-time odds of 2.20, while Gladbach trails with odds at 3.10—signaling a competitive clash. The draw sits at 3.50, telling us bookies expect an open match. Union Berlin currently sit 14th with mounting pressure to pick up crucial points; Gladbach trail closely in 15th, both teams needing results to steer clear of trouble. Their last five head-to-heads: 0 Union Berlin wins, 3 draws, 2 Gladbach wins—usually close affairs with a recent trend toward draws. Union's last five home games: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses. Gladbach's last five away: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses. Strengths for Union include home crowd advantage, direct play, and set-pieces; weaknesses are lapses in defense and consistency. Gladbach’s strengths are counter-attacks, wing play, and finishing, but they struggle with defending crosses and holding leads. Possible key factors: injuries to both squads and both teams’ need for points could encourage open, attacking football. Watch for whether Union can capitalize on home support, if Gladbach’s attack finds any rhythm, and which team responds best if they concede first. With teams struggling to keep clean sheets and both eager for three points, expect a lively contest.