Borussia Dortmund head to the German capital this Saturday to take on 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga
The hosts occupy ninth position in the league standings with 24 points after 18 games, while the away side sits second with 39 points, 11 points behind table-toppers Bayern Munich.
Niko Kovač’s team has preserved its impressive Bundesliga run, remaining unbeaten in 11 straight matches ahead of this clash. The visitors’ most recent outing delivered a thrilling 3-2 triumph against St. Pauli at home, highlighting their knack for dramatic turnarounds—Julian Brandt struck first in the 45’+1′ minute, followed by Karim Adeyemi’s equaliser in the 54th minute during the stunning recovery.
Borussia Dortmund team news
Emre Can will captain the Dortmund outfit, fresh from netting the decisive stoppage-time spot-kick in that 3-2 win over FC St. Pauli on January 18. Jobe Bellingham steps in for the absent Sabitzer at central midfield, with Julian Brandt—who got the scoring underway against St. Pauli—offering inventive flair next to Karim Adeyemi.
Fabio Silva anchors the front line up top, as Brandt and other advanced midfielders shoulder the playmaking duties. Gregor Kobel holds firm in goal, backed by a trio of defenders including Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Emre Can.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup
Possible Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel; Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Silva.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 5:30pm BST on Saturday, 24th January.
How to watch Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund?
United Kingdom viewers can watch Union Berlin take on Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga live on Sky Sports Football. The game can also be streamed live via the NOW TV app.
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