Darmstadt vs Union Berlin
Bundesliga
Saturday
26th August 2023
Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 2 of the Bundesliga fixture between Darmstadt and Union Berlin.
Darmstadt vs Union Berlin: Preview
Darmstadt form analysis
In their 1st game, Darmstadt struggled to get a foothold early on and conceded on the stroke of halftime. Hornby and Honsak tried to spark attacks but they lacked quality in the final third. Defensively Darmstadt were organized and restricted Frankfurt’s chances. Pfeiffer and Maglica went close from set pieces after the break. But overall Darmstadt lacked attacking threat and will be disappointed to leave empty-handed.
Darmstadt have been inconsistent recently. They lost to Hannover but responded well with the win over Magdeburg. And their most recent 4-0 victory highlights their attacking potential at home. If they can find more defensive stability on the road, like they’ve shown at home, Darmstadt have the quality to stay up this season. Maintaining that scoring form will also be important.
Union Berlin form analysis
In gameweek 1, Union started fast and took an early lead through Behrens’ header. They doubled their advantage soon after also via a Behrens header. Union were dominant and produced numerous chances through Datro Fofana. They remained organized defensively and limited Mainz’s opportunities. Behrens completed his hat-trick late on to round off an excellent attacking performance from Union.
Union Berlin finished last season strongly with four consecutive wins. They began with a 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen thanks to a late goal by Khedira. Next was a 4-2 comeback win over Hoffenheim where they scored three unanswered goals in the second half. Behrens netted twice and Dabbur once as they rallied from behind. Union Berlin displayed their resilience by repeatedly fighting back to secure results, showing the strength that has seen them establish themselves in the Bundesliga.
