Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Oct 2025

DFB-Pokal Betting Preview: Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld

Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin host 2. Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld in this DFB-Pokal match at Alten Foersterei, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

If you agree with our verdict that Union Berlin will have the edge when clashing with Arminia Bielefeld, then you can back the home team at -135. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.

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Union Berlin were beaten last game and this was on the road at Weserstadion. Werder Bremen claimed a 1-0 Bundesliga victory. Steffen Baumgart's side had 42% possession and totalled two shots on target.

Arminia Bielefeld claimed a 2-0 2. Bundesliga home victory over Elversberg at SchuecoArena in their previous game. The Blues were restricted to just 32% possession and had two shots on goal, while Joel Grodowski and Florian Le Joncour (own goal) found the net.

In their last DFB-Pokal matches, Union were away to FC Guetersloh and won 5-0, while Arminia triumphed 1-0 when hosting Werder Bremen.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Arminia have claimed back-to-back victories over Union, achieving winning home scorelines of 2-0 and 1-0 at SchuecoArena. The previous 6 H2H meetings have yielded two wins apiece and two draws.

Union have 3 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. The Eisernen have averaged 33.6% possession, 287.4 passes and 5.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.9 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 15.0 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Top scorer Ilyas Ansah has found the net 4 times, with Oliver Burke and Danilho Doekhi getting 3 and 2 respectively. Andrej Ilic has the most assists with 4, while goalie Frederik Roennow has recorded one clean sheet.

Arminia have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.1% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.

Joel Grodowski has scored 4 goals, followed by Monju Momuluh, Tim Handwerker, Maximilian Grosser and Joel Felix on 1. Monju Momuluh, Joel Grodowski and Christopher Lannert have managed 2 assists in the last 8 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Union Berlin confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Frederik Roennow (GK), Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, Diogo Leite, Christopher Trimmel, Rani Khedira, Andras Schafer, Tom Rothe, Tim Skarke, Andrej Ilic, Ilyas Ansah.

Arminia Bielefeld confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Jonas Thomas Kersken (GK), Leon Schneider, Maximilian Grosser, Joel Felix, Benjamin Boakye, Tim Handwerker, Monju Momuluh, Mael Corboz, Marius Woerl, Joel Grodowski, Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee.

Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back Union Berlin, especially considering that you can get value odds of -135. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this DFB-Pokal encounter.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of DFB-Pokal data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld DFB-Pokal & league stats:

• Arminia have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Arminia have lost their last 2 games on the road.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 57.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Union Berlin 2 - 0 Arminia

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for Union Berlin which is available at odds of +650. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrej Ilic Under 0.5 Shots On Target +155

Andrej Ilic (Union) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in three consecutive games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and wager him to go under the Shots on Target line at odds of +155.

Latest Andrej Ilic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+135

First

+390

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+160

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Oliver Burke to Score +170

Oliver Burke (Union) has netted three goals in his past four matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +170 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Oliver Burke Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+450

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+120

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Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld 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.

The bookies have Union Berlin as -167 favourites for this DFB-Pokal clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 63% likely to win. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +400 for Arminia Bielefeld.

Union -1 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at -100. A victory by two goals or more against Arminia means a full payout. A win by one and you will get all your stake refunded.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -143 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+320

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+150

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-500

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+265

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-100

2 Hcp +1

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+104

Those interested in Andrej Ilic to find the net anytime can get +135, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Andrej Ilic (Union)

First

+135

Anytime

+390

Oliver Burke (Union)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Tim Skarke (Union)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Julian Kania (Arminia)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Joel Grodowski (Arminia)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Robert Skov (Union)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Marius Wörl (Arminia)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Janik Haberer (Union)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

András Schäfer (Union)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee (Arminia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Tom Rothe (Union)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Alex Kral (Union)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Florian Micheler (Arminia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Leopold Querfeld (Union)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Derrick Köhn (Union)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Josip Juranovic (Union)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Christopher Trimmel (Union)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Mael Corboz (Arminia)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Sam Schreck (Arminia)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Andrej Ilic (Union)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+160

Oliver Burke (Union)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+120

Julian Kania (Arminia)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-111

Tim Skarke (Union)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-111

Joel Grodowski (Arminia)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Marius Wörl (Arminia)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee (Arminia)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Robert Skov (Union)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Mael Corboz (Arminia)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Florian Micheler (Arminia)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

András Schäfer (Union)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Janik Haberer (Union)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Tom Rothe (Union)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Alex Kral (Union)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-370

Leopold Querfeld (Union)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Derrick Köhn (Union)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Josip Juranovic (Union)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Christopher Trimmel (Union)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Sam Schreck (Arminia)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Union Berlin Stats

Arminia Bielefeld Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 4 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.75 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 4 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.75 goals per game in the previous 4 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 4 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 4 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.67 corners awarded and 4.78 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.44 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 5.25 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 4 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 11.25 corners awarded in the last 4 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 3 of the last 4 away matches

Possession

• An average of 34.00% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 37.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 50.44% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 49.50% possession in the last 4 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 4 away matches

Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld Lineups & Team News

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