On the 15th of January, in this week 19 match, Union Berlin plays host to Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 0 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, 7th placed Union Berlin, recorded a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Patrik Schick scored the first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 38th minute, then Grischa Prömel tied it up for Union Berlin in the 45th minute . Union Berlin is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while hoffenheim is fresh off their 3-1 win against Augsburg. Michael Gregoritsch struck first for Augsburg in the 5th minute, then Ihlas Bebou tied it up for Hoffenheim in the 38th minute on a feed from David Raum Finally they completed the comback victory in the 44th minute on a goal by Ihlas Bebou to cap off a wild match. Hoffenheim should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches.
On Sunday Aug 22nd, Hoffenheim hosted Union Berlin at the Prezero Arena in their last match together. Hoffenheim and Union Berlin battled to a 2-2 draw. Niko Giesselmann scored the first goal for Union Berlin in the 10th minute, but Kevin Akpoguma got the equalizer for Hoffenheim in the 14th minute .
Both David Raum and Ihlas Bebou have been the hottest scorers for Hoffenheim in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each. Grischa Prömel has been the most effective weapon for Union Berlin lately. The German midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches
Sheraldo Becker is unavailable to play for Union Berlin, while Sebastian Hoeneß’s Hoffenheim squad will be without Robert Skov, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Ermin Bičakčić and John.