Union Berlin and Fortuna Düsseldorf meet at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, in a match for the 34th round of the Bundesliga. Fortuna Düsseldorf won at home by (2‑1) the last time they met in this edition of the league, on 22‑12‑2019. The record of direct confrontations played in this stadium indicates total balance between these two teams, since there was 1 draw and 1 victory for each team in the last 3 games. But the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 10‑02‑2018, for the 2. Bundesliga, which ended the Union Berlin victory by (3‑1). The goals of the match were scored by S. Skrzybski (67 ‘and 90’) and S. Polter (71 ‘), for Union Berlin, and F. Neuhaus (41’), for Fortuna Düsseldorf. The home / away condition deserves particular attention, since despite this being a match between 12th and 16th in the league table, it is actually a match between the 8th ranked in home matches and the 18th ranked away.
Union Berlin :
The home team is currently in 12th position, with 38 points won, after 11 wins, 5 draws and 17 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Paderborn by (1‑0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Hoffenheim, by (4‑0). This is a team that tends to be more competitive at home, since they have won 24 points in their stadium, where they have scored 21 goals and suffered 20, against only 14 points away, with 17 goals scored and 38 suffered. In their last 10 home games for the championship, Union Berlin won 4, drew 3 and lost 3, winning 15 points in 30 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 10 of the last 16 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 33 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 15 times and never got the comeback.
The Union Berlin is very satisfied with its campaign this season, as it achieved its main objective. Admittedly, it fluctuated a couple of times, but nothing that really complicated things. Now, since he will play at home, he wants to say goodbye to the competition, playing well and scoring three points. He knows that his rival needs to win, so he will have to be as careful as possible. However, being careful doesn’t mean you have to stop prevailing.
Fortuna Düsseldorf :
The visiting team is currently in 16th position, with 30 points won, after 6 wins, 12 draws and 15 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against RB Leipzig, by (2‑2). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Augsburg, by (1‑1). This is a team that tends to be more competitive at home, since they have won 12 points away and 18 in their stadium, with 18 goals scored and 36 suffered on the road, against 18 goals scored and 28 suffered at home. For the championship, Fortuna Düsseldorf conquered 8 points in 30 possible, after 1 victory, 5 draws and 4 defeats in the last 10 matches that they played as a visitor. In their home matches there are some frequent results at half-time: 0‑1 (6 in 16 games) and 1‑0 (6 in 16 games). The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches, so it has not had great defensive strength, but its attack has marked regularly, since it has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 16 of the last 16 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 33 games in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 16 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The campaign full of oscillations made Fortuna Dusseldorf reach the last day fighting against relegation. There is no longer a way to remain in the elite directly, but to reach the payoff without depending on anyone you will have to win. The difficulty will really exist, but it is up to you alone to add the three points. Therefore, you will have to present much more desire than in recent games, because otherwise it can complicate everything and fall from division.
