{"id":1423630,"date":"2026-01-13T09:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423630"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:44:09","slug":"match-preview-augsburg-vs-union-berlin-15-01-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-augsburg-vs-union-berlin-15-01-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Augsburg vs Union Berlin: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Augsburg face Union Berlin at WWK Arena on Thursday 15 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amidst growing pressure after a heavy defeat last time out, Augsburg will be desperate to steady the ship against a Union Berlin side whose direct style has proven effective on their travels. The balance between Augsburg’s leaky defence and Union’s counter-attacking threat makes this clash a fascinating one for bettors and neutrals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent trends and underlying stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in “Over 2.5 Goals” due to both sides’ defensive vulnerabilities and a pattern of goals in their recent meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing goals due to Augsburg conceding 32 and Union Berlin conceding 25 across 16 games each (3.0+ goals per game combined). Recent Augsburg matches have seen heavy defeats, while both teams regularly outperform their xG in attack.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Augsburg’s defensive frailties (20 goals conceded at home) and Union’s consistent ability to score even with low possession. Four of the last six meetings have produced goals for both sides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Augsburg’s campaign has been turbulent, with just four wins from sixteen and a worrying goal difference of -15. Union Berlin, meanwhile, sit mid-table, boasting a better defensive record and more points on the board, though their negative goal difference highlights ongoing issues at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Augsburg<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n-15<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Union Berlin<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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