Dortmund's Away Woes Tested by Resilient Union Berlin

Union Berlin, currently on a five-match unbeaten run but hampered by three consecutive draws, will host Borussia Dortmund this Saturday. The hosts have shown resilience by scoring late equalizers, yet their inability to secure victories and their low goal count—the fewest among top-10 teams—pose challenges. Their home ground, Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, has also become less of a fortress, with only one win in their last six home games.

Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, is looking to solidify their second-place position, which is under pressure with only seven points separating them from the Champions League qualification places. Despite a recent penalty shootout win and a Champions League defeat where they played with 10 men, Dortmund's attack remains potent, having opened the scoring in 16 league matches. Their historical advantage over Union Berlin is significant, with five wins in their last six meetings.

However, Dortmund's away form is a considerable weakness, remaining winless in five of their last six road trips. This match presents a stern test of their ability to overcome these away day blues. Union Berlin faces squad limitations due to suspensions and injuries, particularly in defense, while Dortmund has only one player sidelined through injury.