Our prediction for this Bundesliga match:
Following a 2-2 draw with Borussia M’gladbach, Wolfsburg will look to return to winning ways in Bundesliga when they take on Union Berlin on Matchday 25. The Wolves are only five points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that Saturday’s clash is of big importance for them. Maxence Lacroix is banned for the match, while all Micky van de Ven, Marvin Stefaniak, Lukas Nmecha, Paulo Otavio, and William are out of contention with injuries.
The capital club, on the other hand, defeated Mainz 3-1 to put an end to their three-game losing run. Union Berlin, though, are not regarded as good travelers, which is probably the main reason why we are tempted to put our money on Wolfsburg, who aim to escape the danger zone. Both Keita Endo and Andras Schafer should miss out with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Kevin Mbabu):
Born in Chene-Bougeries, Switzerland on April 19, 1995, Kevin Mbabu is a defender who plays for Young Boys. Mbabu started his youth career at Servette and he continued playing for les Grenats at senior level. However, it has to be noted that he made no more than one appearance for Servette in the league during the 2012/2013 season.
Kevin Mbabu then joined Premier League side Newcastle United and after spending two seasons on loan at Rangers and Young Boys, he signed a permanent deal with the Stade de Suisse outfit in 2017. His main position right back, but he is used as both centre and left back as well.
Mbabu is eligible to play for Switzerland, DR Congo and France due to his mixed descent, but he decided to represent the Rossocrociati at senior level. Mbabu made his Switzerland debut in September, 2018 in a 6-0 win over Iceland. His contract with Young Boys should expire in June, 2020.
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.