Hoffenheim vs. FC Union Berlin 8/22/21 Bundesliga Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Hoffenheim is hosting FC Union Berlin at PreZero Arena in round 2 of the German Bundesliga. Hoffenheim is undefeated in their last 4 games, while they are on a 3-game winning streak. Union Berlin is in fantastic form, and they are now undefeated in their last 10 games.

Hoffenheim has been outstanding in the attacking end lately, especially in their last 3 games where they scored 10 goals in total. Hoffenheim’s defense has also been decent. In their season opener against Augsburg on the road, Hoffenheim was the better team with 54% of ball possession, 8 shots on goal, 5 corner kicks, 5 big chances created, and 79% of the correct passes. After getting ahead in the 37^th minute, it took a while for Hoffenheim to break Augsburg completely. With 3 more scored goals in the last 15 minutes of this game, Hoffenheim has won this match 0-4. Larsen, Adamyan, Rutter, and Rudy have each scored 1 goal for Hoffenheim so far, while Kramaric added 3 assists. The injury list is long for Hoffenheim, but it was long last weekend as well, and yet, Hoffenheim was playing great and effective on both ends. 

Of all Bundesliga teams, Union Berlin is in the best form, and they are beating everyone who comes their way. Union Berlin has 4 wins in their last 5 games, while 1 game ended in a draw. Earlier this week, Union Berlin was playing against Kuopion in the Conference League qualifications, and they have won that match 0-4. As far as Bundesliga goes, Union was hosting Leverkusen last week, and they have had only 33% of ball possession,5 shots on goal, 1 corner kick, and 70% of the correct passes. Despite being under a lot of pressure, Union got ahead in the 7^th minute, but they didn’t hold onto that lead for long. In the 12^th minute, Union has conceded a goal, and this game has ended in a 1-1 draw. Awoniyi was the goalscorer for Union Berlin, while Kruse added an assist. Union Berlin was outstanding last season, and they will be playing in the Conference League this season, but I’m not sure if they have the depth or the quality to repeat their Bundesliga success from last season, or to play in two competitions.

Hoffenheim hasn’t lost in their last 4 games, while Union hasn’t lost in their last 10 games. Hoffenheim is undefeated in their last 6 home games. I think this is going to be a fun game because both teams are in good form, and they are both consistently scoring goals, and for that reason, I will take the over.