Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025
Bundesliga Betting Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund host Union Berlin in this German Bundesliga encounter at Signal Iduna Park, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
It stands to reason that Dortmund and Union Berlin can both find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -139 for this outcome means a nice return if the bet lands.
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Borussia Dortmund drew away from home in their last game. A 3-3 scoreline was played out against St. Pauli at Millerntor-Stadion. BVB enjoyed 50% possession and had seven shots on target, with Serhou Guirassy, Waldemar Anton and Julian Brandt scoring one goal apiece.
Union Berlin claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 victory occurred against Stuttgart at Alten Foersterei. Steffen Baumgart's team had just 25% of the ball and recorded two shots on goal, with Ilyas Ansah netting twice.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Dortmund claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 6-0 home win was registered against Union at Signal Iduna Park. The past 10 matches between the teams have seen Dortmund win seven times and Union rack up three victories.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dortmund |
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 21:11 | 25 |
| 10 | Union Berlin |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 15:19 | 15 |
7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.9 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. Dortmund have had 52.8% possession, 511.2 passes and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.1 corners.
Serhou Guirassy leads the way with 8 goals, Karim Adeyemi has 4, with Julian Brandt and two others on 3. Julian Brandt is the leading assists maker on 5, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel keeping 2 clean sheets.
Union have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 9.1 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Eisernen average 34.2% possession, 274.3 passes, 3.2 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts.
Andrej Ilic has top scored with 5 goals, while Benedict Hollerbach and Ilyas Ansah are next on 3 and 2. Christopher Trimmel and Leopold Querfeld are the top assist makers with 2 apiece, while Frederik Roennow has notched 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Borussia Dortmund confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gregor Kobel (GK), Aaron Anselmino, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, Marcel Sabitzer, Jobe Bellingham, Daniel Svensson, Julian Brandt, Maximilian Beier, Serhou Guirassy.
Union Berlin confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Frederik Roennow (GK), Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, Tom Rothe, Christopher Trimmel, Alex Kral, Rani Khedira, Janik Haberer, Robert Skov, Ilyas Ansah, Andrej Ilic.
Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the top Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
We’re more than happy to snap up the -139 when it comes to the teams finding the net in this Bundesliga clash. The numbers suggest that the BTTS Yes outcome could deliver a return.
The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Bundesliga team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.
Key Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin league stats:
The best betting sites make it a 58.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
There’s a chance to secure bigger odds for your BTTS Yes pick by heading to the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market and including Over 2.5. Land a return if there are at least three goals along with both sides finding the net.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Dortmund to win 2-1. The odds of +650 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) has failed to record a shot on goal in his past two Bundesliga matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the Shots on Target line and this is priced at +150.
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Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund) is available at +475 to be among the goals. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been four straight Dortmund home matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. There’s a chance to go under the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -147 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for both teams scoring, Dortmund to succeed accompanied by Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) to not record a shot on target.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Borussia Dortmund are overwhelming -278 favourites to win this Bundesliga clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 74% probability of claiming the spoils. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +600 about Union Berlin.
Dortmund -1.25 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at -125 and it would suit anyone who thinks they beat Union by two or more. A one-goal margin of victory sees you get half your stake back.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -135 on the BTTS market.
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Favourite Sehrou Guirassy is priced at +200 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of -182.
Dortmund are five wins from five at Signal Iduna Park. The North Rhine-Westphalia outfit have secured six wins, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Union Berlin are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. Steffen Baumgart's team have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
The past meeting at Signal Iduna Park saw Dortmund defeat Union 6-0. In the previous 6 H2H games at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund have a 100% win rate.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Borussia Dortmund Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.20 | 2.40 | 0.80 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Union Berlin Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.10 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Bundesliga: 22/02 2025 Dortmund 6 Union Berlin 0
- Bundesliga: 05/10 2024 Union Berlin 2 Dortmund 1
- Bundesliga: 02/03 2024 Union Berlin 0 Dortmund 2
- Bundesliga: 07/10 2023 Dortmund 4 Union Berlin 2
- Bundesliga: 08/04 2023 Dortmund 2 Union Berlin 1
- Bundesliga: 16/10 2022 Union Berlin 2 Dortmund 0
- Bundesliga: 13/02 2022 Union Berlin 0 Dortmund 3
- Bundesliga: 19/09 2021 Dortmund 4 Union Berlin 2
- Bundesliga: 21/04 2021 Dortmund 2 Union Berlin 0
- Bundesliga: 18/12 2020 Union Berlin 2 Dortmund 1
Borussia Dortmund League Stats
Union Berlin League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 34.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 38.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Borussia Dortmund this season are Julian Brandt (1), Serhou Guirassy (1), Waldemar Anton (1)
- Top Assistors for Borussia Dortmund this season are Felix Nmecha (1), Marcel Sabitzer (1), Pascal Gross (1)
Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin Lineups & Team News
The Dortmund vs Union team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Bundesliga lineups and injury news right here.
Borussia Dortmund Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Union Berlin Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Borussia Dortmund Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Union Berlin Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Borussia Dortmund Substitutes
- 6Salih Oezcan
- 8Felix Nmecha
- 13Pascal Gross
- 17Carney Chukwuemeka
- 26Julian Ryerson
- 27Karim Adeyemi
- 33Alexander Meyer
- 37Cole Campbell
Union Berlin Substitutes
- 6Aljoscha Kemlein
- 7Oliver Burke
- 11Woo-Yeong Jeong
- 13Andras Schafer
- 17David Preu
- 21Tim Skarke
- 31Matheo Raab
- 39Derrick Koehn
- 41Oluwaseun Ogbemudia
Previous Borussia Dortmund Lineups
Previous Union Berlin Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bundesliga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 44:9 | 34 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:13 | 26 |
| 3 | Dortmund | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21:11 | 25 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28:17 | 23 |
| 5 | Hoffenheim | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 25:17 | 23 |
| 6 | Stuttgart | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 20:15 | 22 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 27:22 | 20 |
| 8 | Werder Bremen | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16:21 | 16 |
| 9 | FC Koln | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21:20 | 15 |
| 10 | Union Berlin | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 11 | B. M'gladbach | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16:19 | 13 |
| 12 | Freiburg | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:20 | 13 |
| 13 | Augsburg | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15:27 | 10 |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:17 | 9 |
| 15 | Wolfsburg | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13:21 | 8 |
| 16 | Heidenheim | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10:27 | 8 |
| 17 | St. Pauli | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10:24 | 7 |
| 18 | Mainz 05 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11:19 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 29:4 | 21 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 15 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 15 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 5 | Dortmund | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:4 | 11 |
| 6 | Werder Bremen | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 8 | Hoffenheim | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:10 | 9 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 10 | Freiburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:8 | 8 |
| 11 | FC Koln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13:9 | 7 |
| 12 | Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 13 | B. M'gladbach | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7:14 | 6 |
| 14 | Augsburg | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:15 | 6 |
| 15 | Heidenheim | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:12 | 5 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 17 | Mainz 05 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:10 | 2 |
| 18 | Wolfsburg | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7:14 | 2 |
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