On the 15th of January, in this week 19 match, Union Berlin plays host to Hoffenheim in a meeting of these two Bundesliga teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 0 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Union Berlin sits at 7th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Patrik Schick scored the first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 38th minute, but Grischa Prömel got the equalizer for Union Berlin in the 45th minute . Union Berlin is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while 3rd placed Hoffenheim is fresh off their 3-1 win against Augsburg. Michael Gregoritsch struck first for Augsburg in the 5th minute on a feed from Arne Maier, then in the 38th minute, David Raum sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Ihlas Bebou But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 44th minute on a goal by Ihlas Bebou. With 20 points in their last 10 matches Hoffenheim should be reasonably happy with their performance.
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, then Kevin Akpoguma tied it up for Hoffenheim in the 14th minute .
Both David Raum and Ihlas Bebou have been the hottest scorers for Hoffenheim in the last five each having scored 2 goals. 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 Marco John.