On Saturday afternoon, Union Berlin and Werder Bremen clash at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei as the home team attempts to seal a spot in next season's Champions League.
The team from the German capital have jeopardised their chances of a top-four finish in the Bundesliga in recent weeks by producing a poor run of league form.
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A 4-2 defeat at Hoffenheim last time out in the Bundesliga means that Urs Fischer’s team has won just once in their previous four outings in the German top flight.
However, despite the defeat Union knows that due to a superior goal difference to fifth-place Freiburg of eight, they only need to match the result of Christian Streich’s team on the final day to book their place in European football’s elite competition for season 2023/24.
Union will feel confident of getting the result they need, as they are unbeaten in their previous 22 home matches in the Bundesliga.
The visitors are quite fortunate that the season isn’t longer, as Die Werderaner heads into the Bundesliga final weekend of season 2022/23 just four points clear of the relegation play-off spot.
Werder have failed to win in their last four matches in the German top flight.
However, a 1-1 home draw with Koln last time out in the Bundesliga ended a run of three straight league defeats and ensured they wouldn’t be dragged into the relegation battle this weekend.
When it comes to goals Werder have been one of the teams to watch in the Bundesliga of late, as 11 of their previous 12 matches in the German top flight have produced over 2.5 goals.
Forebet predicts that Union Berlin will record the victory needed to seal Champions League football for next season.