German Bundesliga
2025-08-31 - Borussia Dortmund vs Union Berlin
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Signal Iduna Park - Dortmund
Sunday, 31st August 2025 - kickoff 17:30 CET
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund did not have the Bundesliga start they had hoped for, drawing 3-3 against St.Pauli. On top of that, their new Italian defender, Filippo Mané, received a red card in that game. The team is not yet fully formed, as they are still introducing new players, and coach Niko Kovac will have a difficult task in making them all function together.
Interestingly, Borussia Dortmund’s opening draw was the first time in 11 years that Borussia Dortmund did not open their Bundesliga season with a victory.
Early-season hiccups aside, Borussia Dortmund’s firepower should overwhelm Union Berlin if they hit the ground running.
Borussia Dortmund must be fully focused and take this game seriously. Against a disciplined team like Union Berlin, sloppy touches or missed passes can be costly. Stay sharp, and they should dominate.
Union Berlin
Union Berlin got off to a great start, winning 2-1 against VfB Stuttgart in the first round. They are a well-organized team and tough to break down. I expect them to rely on counter-attacks and set-pieces to create chances in this match. Away at Dortmund isn’t easy, but they have shown they can frustrate stronger sides.
The challenge is turning defensive solidity into goals. If they are clinical on counters, they might steal something, but Borussia Dortmund’s quality makes them favorites.
One strong motive for the Berliners is that they are chasing an away Bundesliga record. They are currently on a five-game unbeaten streak on the road, and if they manage to stay unbeaten here, they will equal their previous record of six consecutive unbeaten away matches set in 2022.
The Betting Verdict
There have been a total of 12 Bundesliga duels between the sides so far, and interestingly, none of the games have ended in a draw. Borussia Dortmund has won all six games at home.
Last season, Borussia Dortmund won 6-0 at home, inflicting Union Berlin's worst defeat in Bundesliga history.
Borussia Dortmund should win, but expect Union Berlin to make it competitive. Something like 2-1 home win looks most likely, but it will not come easy.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Union Berlin
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Borussia Dortmund to win & over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.83 at Bet365
