German Bundesliga
2026-01-15 - Augsburg vs Union Berlin
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
WWK Arena - Augsburg
Thursday, 15th January 2026 - kickoff 20:30 CET
Augsburg
Augsburg come into this midweek fixture short on confidence in the final third. Failing to score in three straight Bundesliga matches tells its own story, and the lack of cutting edge has been their biggest issue during this rough spell.
While Augsburg’s defensive organization has at least kept them competitive in games, there’s a growing sense of frustration around the team when chances do arrive and go unfinished.
At home, Augsburg usually play with more bite and aggression, pressing higher and trying to force mistakes rather than sitting deep. Three of their four wins this season came at home, and they are currently unbeaten in three at home, winning twice.
That approach could be important here, especially against a Union Berlin side that’s comfortable when allowed to dictate tempo.
If Augsburg are going to turn things around, this feels like the type of gritty home fixture where they need to do it — even if it’s not pretty.
Union Berlin
Union Berlin arrives in solid shape, continuing to look like one of the Bundesliga’s more reliable outfits under Steffen Baumgart.
Losing only three of their last ten matches shows just how difficult they are to beat, and their recent unbeaten run — including two wins — reflects a side that knows how to manage games.
They don’t always dominate possession, but they remain disciplined, direct, and efficient when opportunities arise. They drew 2-2 against Mainz last weekend, coming back from a goal down twice.
Away from home, Union Berlin are rarely expansive, but they are comfortable absorbing pressure and punishing mistakes. Their physicality and structure often frustrate teams struggling for goals, which could make this a particularly awkward matchup for Augsburg, given the hosts’ current scoring drought.
The Betting Verdict
Augsburg’s recent head-to-head record at home against Union Berlin offers some encouragement (four wins in the last five duels), but form points to a tight, low-scoring contest.
Union Berlin’s ability to grind out results gives them a slight edge, while Augsburg’s lack of goals makes it hard to fully trust the hosts.
A narrow Union Berlin win or a draw feels the most likely outcome in what should be a scrappy, hard-fought game.
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The Pick :
Augsburg 0-1 Union Berlin
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Union Berlin to win or draw (X2) at odds of 1.51 with Cloudbet
