1. FC Union Berlin goes into today's home game against VfL Bochum with a mixed record. The Iron Men have been without a win in six Bundesliga games and have recently suffered three defeats in a row. Despite this weak phase, Union can rely on a solid defense, which, with only 14 goals conceded, is the second best in the league behind FC Bayern Munich. Offensively, however, the Berliners are lacking, as they have the third-weakest offensive in the Bundesliga with just twelve goals scored. In today's duel it will be crucial whether Union can use its defensive stability to compensate for its offensive weakness.
VfL Bochum is experiencing a historically weak season and after 13 matchdays they only have two points and a goal difference of -24. Coach Dieter Hecking's team is still without an away point and has lost its last eight away games across the season. Another lost away game would set a negative club record. The Bochum team have not won in 15 Bundesliga games, which is also a negative club record. Despite these dismal statistics, VfL celebrated a 4-3 win at Union Berlin in May this year, giving hope for another coup.
Ball possession and duels: A duel of weaknesses
With Union Berlin and VfL Bochum, two of the teams with the lowest percentage of ball possession in the Bundesliga will meet today. Union has the least ball possession in the league with an average of 39.1%, while Bochum controls the ball the third least with 41%. Both teams also show weaknesses in duels: with a duel rate of only 47%, both teams share the lowest value in the league. These statistics suggest a game that could be one of fighting spirit and efficiency, as both teams struggle to dominate the game and win duels.
Trainer duel: Hecking before a historic milestone
In the coaching duel, Dieter Hecking from VfL Bochum is facing an unwanted milestone: with another defeat he would suffer his 150th Bundesliga defeat as a coach. Hecking currently has a points average of 0.25, the second weakest of all VfL coaches in Bundesliga history with at least three games. On the other side is Urs Fischer at Union Berlin, who relies on a stable defense despite the current crisis. Both coaches are under pressure to lead their teams out of their current misery, which gives the game an additional explosiveness.
Will 1. FC Union Berlin against VfL Bochum 1848 be broadcast on free TV today?
No, the game will not be shown on free TV.
Bundesliga today: Where will FCU vs. BOC be broadcast on TV & stream?
The game can be watched live on Sky on TV and stream.
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