Braunschweig vs Union Berlin: Preview and Predictions

Braunschweig vs Union Berlin
German 2.Bundesliga
Date: Monday, 8th May 2017
Kick-off at 19:15 UK/ 20:15 CET
Venue: Eintracht-Stadion (Braunschweig).

This is a match between third and fourth placed teams in the 2.Bundesliga table, aka, the battle for the final promotion spot.

Braunschweig are third in the standings with 60 points, meanwhile Union Berlin are three points behind. Therefore, this is potential six-pointer and the team who wins this match will edge closer to promotion with another 2 matches left to play in this season.

Eintracht Braunschweig are coming on the back of some fine form. They picked up 7 wins and 2 draws from the last 10 matches. They lost only once in the last 12. At home, they were beaten only once the whole season, while picked up 11 wins and 3 draws from the 15 played so far.

Union Berlin are in an inconsistent run of form. They won 2 and lost 1 from the last three, but were win-less in the previous 3, a streak that dent their promotion chances. Berlin will be looking for their first away win after the last three resulting in 2 losses and a draw.

Braunschweig vs Union Berlin: Head-to-head

Five of the last six matches between the two sides ended in a home win. The remaining 1 was a draw.

The teams share 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 7 encounters in the second division.

Eintracht Braunschweig are unbeaten in the last three home matches against Union Berlin with 2 wins and a draw.

Braunschweig vs Union Berlin: Prediction

This encounter will be similar to a cup final with both teams looking to leapfrog one another for the final play-off spot. But, we believe Eintracht Braunschweig are the team with a better chance to win here. The main reasons for this is their strong home record this season and a better h2h at home against Union Berlin.