Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
Dortmund's 1.63 price implies roughly 61% win probability, making them firm favourites on paper
Union Berlin's 5.23 price implies about 19%, close to the model's fair estimate of 20%, producing a small 3.71% value edge for backing the underdog
The draw at 4.72 implies around 21%, sitting between the two teams' implied probabilities and reflecting a competitive if lopsided market view
The recommended Under 3.25 goals bet at 1.93 carries only 50% model confidence and a negative 4.26% edge, so it should be viewed cautiously rather than as a strong pick
Most likely scorelines
Both teams to score: 56%| Score | Model chance | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 10.0% | 10.05 |
| 1-1 | 9.8% | 10.16 |
| 0-2 | 9.7% | 10.27 |
| 0-1 | 9.6% | 10.38 |
| 1-3 | 6.7% | 14.90 |
| 0-3 | 6.6% | 15.22 |
From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.02 and 2.02. These six scorelines cover 52% of all outcomes โ the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.
Additional predictions
| Market | Odds | Value edge | Confidence | AI score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Berlin to win | 5.40 | +5.6% | 20% | 56 |
Model-scored alternatives to the main tip โ every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.
Team form
Head-to-head: Union Berlin v Borussia Dortmund
Full H2H history โW/D/L shown from Union Berlin's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท UB | X | 2 ยท BD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matchbook | 5.20 | 4.50 | 1.67 |
| 1xBet | 4.98 | 4.52 | 1.69 |
| Betfair | 5.10 | 4.50 | 1.67 |
| Unibet (SE) | 5.40 | 4.50 | 1.62 |
| Coolbet | 4.75 | 4.50 | 1.67 |
| BetOnline.ag | 4.75 | 4.42 | 1.67 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund: match preview
Borussia Dortmund travel to face Union Berlin in the Bundesliga as clear market favourites, with the best available price of 1.63 implying a win probability of roughly 61%. Union Berlin, by contrast, are priced at 5.23, which the market reads as just under 20%, while the draw sits at 4.72, or about 21% implied. Those numbers point to a fixture where the bookmakers expect Dortmund to control proceedings, though the draw and away win are not dismissed outright. Away from the result market, our model's recommended angle is Under 3.25 goals at 1.93, a price that carries only a modest 50% implied confidence and actually shows a small negative edge against the model's fair value, meaning it should be treated as a lower-conviction lean rather than a strong signal. A separate value note flags Union Berlin's price of 5.23 as slightly generous versus a 20% fair probability estimate.
Verdict: The Under 3.25 goals bet at 1.93 is the model's headline suggestion, but with only 50% confidence and a negative edge it is closer to a coin-flip lean than a high-value play. Bettors should size stakes conservatively and treat this as a moderate-risk selection rather than a confident recommendation.
Upcoming Bundesliga fixtures
All Bundesliga tips โ| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 18:30 | Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Kรถln | 2.04 | 4.30 | 3.55 |
| 17 Oct 13:30 | Werder Bremen v SC Paderborn | 1.85 | 4.30 | 4.21 |
| 17 Oct 13:30 | Elversberg v Augsburg | 2.55 | 4.20 | 2.71 |
| 17 Oct 13:30 | Hamburger SV v VfB Stuttgart | 4.33 | 4.40 | 1.90 |
| 17 Oct 13:30 | FC Schalke 04 v FSV Mainz 05 | 3.16 | 3.80 | 2.34 |
| 17 Oct 16:30 | Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig | 1.26 | 8.20 | 11.30 |
| 18 Oct 13:30 | Bayer Leverkusen v SC Freiburg | 1.78 | 4.42 | 4.62 |
| 18 Oct 15:30 | Borussia Monchengladbach v TSG Hoffenheim | 3.33 | 4.25 | 2.18 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Bundesliga standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 13 |
| 3 | Bayern | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 11 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 9 |
| 6 | Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 | Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Mainz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 9 | Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | 1. FC Kรถln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 | HSV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 6 |
| 13 | Schalke | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 5 |
| 15 | SC Paderborn | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -12 | 4 |
| 17 | Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | M'gladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 0 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Under 3.25 goals at odds of 1.83, with a 57% confidence rating.
Borussia Dortmund are the clear market favourites, priced at 1.63, which implies roughly a 61% chance of winning according to the odds.
The draw is available at 4.72, which implies an approximate 21% probability, sitting between the two teams' win probabilities.
Yes, Union Berlin at 5.23 shows a small 3.71% edge against a fair probability estimate of 20%, and separately the Under 3.25 goals total at 1.93 is the model's recommended pick, though it carries only 50% confidence and a slightly negative edge.
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund takes place Sat ยท 13:30 in the Bundesliga.