Union Berlin

Union Berlin is flying high and Hertha Berlin is in free-fall ahead of their Bundesliga derby on Saturday.

Union, the only team in the Bundesliga to have played in East Germany’s system, was promoted to the first division for the first time in 2019. “We’ve made a terrible start against Bochum and today against Wolfsburg,” Schwarz said Tuesday. “It is absolutely and not even remotely up for discussion,” Bobic said. Hertha is no longer even the biggest club in Berlin. [64.7% stake to Miami-based 777 Partners](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-europe-international-bundesliga-cd48bfd1a7967382182a64317553776e) in November after falling out with club president Kay Bernstein. This season, cash-strapped Hertha doesn’t have the option of turning to veteran coach Felix Magath as an emergency solution.

Match ends, SV Werder Bremen 1, 1. FC Union Berlin 2. Second Half ends, SV Werder Bremen 1, 1. FC Union Berlin 2. Attempt missed. Niclas Füllkrug (SV.

FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. FC Union Berlin 1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Amos Pieper (SV Werder Bremen) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. FC Union Berlin 2. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. SV Werder Bremen 1, 1. Niklas Schmidt (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin).

Kevin Behrens gave Union Berlin a 2-1 victory at Werder Bremen, a win that moves them up to second place and within three points of Bundesliga leaders ...

[Pieper](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/amos-pieper) 13' (assist: Ducksch), 1-1 [Haberer](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/janik-haberer) 17', 1-2 [Behrens](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kevin-behrens) 46' (assist: Juranovic) [Bremen](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/sv-werder-bremen) will have been desperate to start on the front foot after the [7-1 humbling at the hands of Cologne](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2022-2023/16/1-fc-koeln-vs-sv-werder-bremen/liveticker). Meanwhile, all three of Behrens' strikes this campaign have come with his head. Ultimately, Urs Fischer's team were able to see out the game with relative ease to cap off a superb first half of the campaign. Despite moving ahead, Union were in no mood to rest on their laurels, and had opportunities via Becker and Niko Gießelmann to extend their advantage. Despite the defeat, Bremen remain comfortably in mid-table, although they will be eager to get their first points of 2023 as soon as possible. The hosts almost retook the lead when Leonardo Bittencourt hit the foot of the post despite being put under pressure by a defender and, shortly before the interval, [Die Eisernen](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/german-soccer-dictionary-meaning-definition-translation-term-phrase-2773-1262) appeared to have taken the lead through Sheraldo Becker's stunning strike.

UNION Berlin have cut Bayern Munich's lead on top of the table to three points after a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bremen on Wednesday.

Leverkusen took the lead early through an eighth-minute penalty to Edmond Tapsoba. "33 points halfway through (the season), that's exceptional. With the match looking to be petering out into a draw, Reyna pounced on Haller's assist, sending the ball past Dahmen and into the back of the net. Union took advantage of a 1-1 draw between Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt, both of whom could have joined the Berliners in equal second with a win. Behrens was involved again in the first minute of the second half, heading in a corner while unmarked to give Union a valuable lead in their quest for a first ever Champions League berth. UNION Berlin have cut Bayern Munich's lead on top of the table to three points after a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bremen on Wednesday.

Union Berlin earned a 2-1 win over Werder in Bundesliga. Union Berlin climbed to second place with 33 points, three points behind leading Bayern.

After coming from behind to win 2-1 at Bremen on Wednesday, Union Berlin cut Bayern Munich's lead at the top of the table to three points.

His team is only four points ahead of the relegation spots. The home team took all three points thanks to a second-half goal by Czech striker Adam Hlozek. However, he was too slow and the ball was taken by Mainz goalie Finn Dahmen. Matthias Ginter, a local kid from Freiburg, scored an equalizer for the home team two minutes later. After 13 minutes, Werder scored through Amos Pieper, but the defender turned villain just four minutes later when his poor back pass found Kevin Behrens, who fed Janik Haberer for the equalizer. Corrections Policy

Germany's preeminent footballing publication confirms information first appearing on Hungarian online news portal "Csakfoci" concerning 1.

FC Union Berlin are in advanced talks to acquire the 26-year-old from Ferencvaros Budapest. The Tunisian World Cup star has made 24 appearances across all competitions for his Hungarian side this season. Jannis Klimburg of Germany's Kicker Magazine reports that 1.

Celtic look set to miss out on Aissa Laidouni with Union Berlin believed to be closing in on him - just days after landing Josip Juranovic.

[Kicker report](https://www.kicker.de/laidouni-bei-union-hoch-im-kurs-934417/artikel) that Union Berlin are trying to sign Laidouni and the Bundesliga side are now ‘ahead of the game’ in trying to sign him. [Celtic transfer news: Moritz Jenz could now get Parkhead escape route](/en-gb/2023/01/25/celtic-transfer-news-moritz-jenz-could-now-get-parkhead-escape-route/) [Celtic transfer news: Vata ‘surprised’ at Juranovic to Union Berlin aspect](/en-gb/2023/01/24/celtic-transfer-news-vata-surprised-at-juranovic-to-union-berlin-aspect/) [Aissa Laidouni](/en-gb/topic/aissa-laidouni/) with Union Berlin believed to be closing in on signing him – just days after landing Josip Juranovic.

The Ferencvaros player caught the eye of many European clubs following his remarkable all-action displays at the Qatar World Cup with the Tunisian squad and did ...

The outlet report that La Liga side Espanyol Barcelona might outbid Union Berlin for the signing of the sought-after Tunisian midfielder. Union Berlin will reportedly pay a €4.1m fee to their Hungarian counterparts. Ligue 1 clubs Toulouse and Olympique Lyonnais reportedly kept tabs on Laïdouni, who eventually chose Bundesliga for the next step of his career.

Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck, right, controls the ball against FSV Mainz 05 in their Bundesliga match in Mainz, Germany, on Wednesday. Photo: AP.

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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Hertha Berlin and Union Berlin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

[Click here](https://sporita.com/?utm_source=sportsmole&utm_campaign=158222)to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 2.5:data [Jordan Siebatcheu](/people/jordan-siebatcheu/). [Agustin Rogel](/people/agustin-rogel/), who received his fifth caution of the season during Tuesday's defeat to Wolfsburg. [Filip Uremovic](/people/filip-uremovic/) will likely start in his place after replacing him at half-time in that match. "For me, he is not even remotely up for discussion," Bobic [told Sky](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGxhbmV0c3BvcnQuY29tL3NvY2Nlci9uZXdzL2J1bmRlc2xpZ2EtaGVydGhhLWJvc3Mtc2FuZHJvLXNjaHdhcnpzLWpvYi1zYWZlLWFmdGVyLTUtMC1sb3NzLXdvbGZzYnVyZw=/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planetsport.com%2Fsoccer%2Fnews%2Fbundesliga-hertha-boss-sandro-schwarzs-job-safe-after-5-0-loss-wolfsburg&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Hertha_vs._Union%20-%20predict). The defeat leaves Die Alte Dame second from bottom in the table, although they are only two points from safety.

Relegation-threatened Hertha Berlin could sure use a big performance from Dodi Lukebakio in Saturday's derby against Christopher Trimmel's Union Berlin ...

It could be a toss-up between him and [Kevin Behrens](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kevin-behrens) - who took his chance to start by scoring the winner against [Bremen](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/sv-werder-bremen) - to see who joins [Sheraldo Becker](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/sheraldo-becker) in attack. American striker [Jordan](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/jordan) scored a debut goal in that [ 3-1 success](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/union-berlin-hertha-berlin-live-team-news-match-stats-siebatcheu-boateng-20743) but he was rested in midweek. New signing [Josip Juranovic](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/josip-juranovic) had a successful debut in Bremen, but club captain [Trimmel](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/christopher-trimmel) could replace the Croatian for the derby. [Filip Uremovic](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/filip-uremovic) - who came on at half-time on Tuesday - is likely to replace Rogel again, while veteran [Peter Pekarik](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/peter-pekarik) is likely to come in for Kenny. They followed a [thrilling comeback against Hoffenheim](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/union-berlin-hoffenheim-live-team-news-match-stats-kramaric-dolberg-angelino-22276) last weekend by fighting back [to beat Werder Bremen 2-1](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/werder-bremen-union-berlin-live-team-news-match-stats-fullkrug-becker-jordan-22346) on Wednesday. Union LIVE blog!](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2022-2023/18/hertha-bsc-vs-1-fc-union-berlin) [Lukebakio](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/dodi-lukebakio) got seven goals for [Hertha](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/hertha-bsc) before the winter break but the Belgian could do little to prevent his side from slumping to a [5-0 defeat at home to Wolfsburg](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/hertha-berlin-wolfsburg-live-team-news-match-stats-boateng-brekalo-wind-jovetic-22340) in midweek. Striker [Florian Niederlechner](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/florian-niederlechner) joined from [Augsburg](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/fc-augsburg) over the winter, meanwhile, and he could come into contention for a place on the bench if he proves his fitness. The Uruguayan would have been suspended anyway but picked up an injury against [Wolfsburg](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/vfl-wolfsburg), while former Celtic and Everton right-back [Jonjoe Kenny](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/jonjoe-kenny) is also out. [Union](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/1-fc-union-berlin) are flying high in second after back-to-back wins since the league resumed. Hertha, however, must do without centre-back [Agustin Rogel](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/agustin-rogel) this weekend. That followed a [3-1 defeat in Bochum](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/bochum-hertha-berlin-live-team-news-match-stats-asano-boateng-schlotterbeck-22279) - two results that have left the Old Lady languishing [second from bottom in the table.](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/table) Head coach Sandro Schwarz has called for more intensity and aggression in their game as they seek to bounce back, and he feels the derby is the perfect chance to change the mood around the club. [Get Lukebakio for your Fantasy team](https://blf.page.link/22web)

These two old rivals of Berlin face off in a local derby with very different fortunes at stake at the Olympiastadion.

His performances for the Scottish champions and for his national side in their run to the World Cup semi-finals caught many an eye across Europe but he has joined Urs Fischer's band of merry men and he impressed on debut during the week and will hope to contribute more again on Saturday. The departure of Julian Ryerson to Die Schwarzgelben and the arrival of Canadian international It may seem strange to select a goalkeeper as a key man but whenever your side has conceded eight goals in two games and are coming up against a high-flying visitor then the Dane's performance between the pipes could be crucial if Hertha are to even think of getting anything from this one. Word on the grapevine is that they are close to snapping up Tunisian midfielder [Aissa Laidouni](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/11/30/1130967-france-0-1-tunisia-khazri-goal-not-enough-despite-memorable-win.html) from Hungarian champions Ferencvaros. Striker Florian Niederlechner was acquired by Hertha from Augsburg this month in a bid to kick-start their attacking line but he has yet to make an appearance due to injury and is not expected to return for this clash. For the hosts, the only player missing after the defeat to Wolfsburg is Uruguayan defender Agustin Rogel who will serve a one-match ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Otherwise, Urs Fischer has a fully fit squad to pick from. After only surviving after beating Hamburg in the play-off last year, another relegation battle is on the cards. This is after they had a very rocky pre-World Cup run-in which saw a frustrating 2-2 draw at home to Augsburg sandwiched between harrowing 5-0 and 4-1 defeats away to Leverkusen and Freiburg respectively. Head Coach Sandro Schwarz is under immense pressure and a derby clash against their high-flying neighbours is hardly the tonic he needed. [Deyovaisio Zeefuik,](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2021/04/09/germany-bundesliga/1066615-hertha-berlin-vs-borussia-monchengladbach-preview-how-to-watch-kick-off-time-team-news-predicted-lineups-and-ones-to-watch.html) [Davie Selke,](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2021/05/07/germany-bundesliga/1070332-werder-bremen-vs-bayer-leverkusen-preview-how-to-watch-kick-off-time-team-news-predicted-lineups-and-ones-to-watch.html) Lee Dong-Jun, [Vladimir Darida](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2014/11/02/germany-bundesliga/410696.html) and Linus Gechter have all headed out the exit door. [Sheraldo Becker](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/08/26/germany-bundesliga/1121042-fc-schalke-04-vs-union-berlin-bundesliga-matchday-3-preview.html) - has seven goals, which is the same as Hertha's top scorer [Dodi Lukebakio.](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2023/01/19/germany-bundesliga/1135096-vfl-bochum-vs-hertha-bsc-bundesliga-preview-gameweek-16-2023.html)

MAINZ: Union Berlin have cut Bayern Munich's lead on top of the table to three points after a come-from-behind 2-1...

Leverkusen took the lead early through an eighth-minute penalty to Edmond Tapsoba. With the match looking to be petering out into a draw, Reyna pounced on Haller’s assist, sending the ball past Mainz goalie Finn Dahmen and into the back of the net. MAINZ: Union Berlin have cut Bayern Munich’s lead on top of the table to three points after a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bremen on Wednesday.