Our prediction for this Bundesliga match:
Arminia Bielefeld and Union Berlin go head to head at Schuco Arena in the Bundesliga round 24. Arminia have been struggling at the back of late, with the team conceding nine goals in total in the previous three league fixtures, with the team remaining in the relegation zone. The hosts are low on confidence ahead of Sunday’s clash, and we do not believe that they are capable of beating the capital club behind closed doors. Benin international Cebio Soukou should be the only absentee in the home team.
Union Berlin, on the other hand, are enjoying a very successful season, with the team sitting in 7th position in the standings. The capital club aim to stay in the Europa League race, and they should take advantage of Arminia’s shaky defence. Even though Lenz, Awoniyi, Becker, and Ujah are all likely to miss the game with injuries, away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Mike van der Hoorn):
Mike van der Hoorn is a Dutch international who plays for Arminia Bielefeld as a centre-back. Van der Hoorn spent his youth career at the likes of Buitenboys, Omniworld and Utrecht, and he continued playing for the “Cathedral citizens” at senior level.
The Dutch footballer then joined Ajax where he scored three goals in 33 appearances in the Eredivisie. During his spell with the famous Eredivisie club he made 22 appearances for Jong Ajax as well. In 2016 he decided to move to UK as he signed a three-year deal with Swansea City.
After spending four seasons at the Liberty Stadium, Mikel van der Hoorn joined Arminia Bielefeld in the summer of 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. The Dutch defender made his Bundesliga debut on September 19, 2020 in a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. His primary position is centre-back, and he has a contract with Arminia until June 30, 2023.
Highlighted Team (Union Berlin):
Union Berlin are a German football club originally founded back in 1906. Die Eisernen play home games at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei which can hold up to 22,012 spectators. Union Berlin’s home kit is red, with the team wearing white shirts and white shorts on the travels.
Union Berlin finished the 1923 domestic campaign as runners-up, with the team suffering a 3-0 loss to Hamburger SV in the title game. Speaking of the club’s biggest success in the German Cup, die Eisernen made it to the final of the competition in the 2000/2001 season. Schalke, though, proved to be a big catch for Union Berlin in the decider, with Jorg Bohme scoring a brace for die Knappen (2-0).
Union Berlin will face their local rivals Hertha in the 2019/2020 Bundesliga season as they secured promotion to the German top flight, but Hansa Rostock are considered the club’s main rivals.