7M - Preview: Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt - Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt manager Albert Riera will aim to secure his first win in charge when his side travels to face Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei on Friday in the Bundesliga.

Union Berlin currently sits ninth in the table after a 3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim on January 31, with 24 points. Eintracht Frankfurt is eighth, having accumulated 27 points following a similar 3-1 loss against Bayer Leverkusen last Saturday.

Match Preview

Despite their recent defeat to Hoffenheim, Union should not be discouraged, as they faced one of the strongest teams in the league. However, the team is now without a win in their last five matches, with two defeats in that stretch and six goals conceded in their last two games, matching the total from their previous six fixtures.

Managed by Steffen Baumgart, Union has scored the fewest goals among the top 10 teams and ranks 12th for big chances created (46). In their earlier encounter with Frankfurt in September 2025, Union triumphed 4-3 after leading comfortably at two different points in the match.

At home, Union has had mixed results recently, with one win, one loss, and one draw in their last three matches. However, they have not won any of their last four games at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, suffering two losses.

Frankfurt, on the other hand, has struggled lately, having been reduced to 10 men during their match against Leverkusen when trailing 2-1. The Eagles have managed to score just two goals in their last three matches across all competitions. Following the dismissal of former coach Dino Toppmoller on January 18, Riera takes over at a challenging time; Frankfurt is currently 11 points worse off than at the same point last season and has conceded 45 goals after 20 matches.

The Eagles are winless in their last eight matches, with five losses, including their last four games. Despite this, they have displayed some attacking potency, scoring at least two goals in four of those recent matches. Frankfurt has also struggled away from home, with five losses in their last seven trips.

Team News

Union Berlin will be missing key defenders, with wing-back Josip Juranovic (knock) and center-back Diogo Leite (thigh) sidelined. The probable back three includes Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, and Stanley N'Soki, supported by Janik Haberer and Derrick Kohn.

Frankfurt's lineup remains somewhat unpredictable with Riera's recent appointment, but Hugo Larsson is expected to play a role in midfield. The team will miss strikers Michy Batshuayi and Jonathan Burkardt due to foot and calf injuries, respectively, while Can Uzun is dealing with a thigh issue. Arnaud Kalimuendo may lead the attack, supported by Ritsu Doan and Ansgar Knauff.

Union Berlin Possible Starting Lineup:

Ronnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, N'Soki; Haberer, Khedira, Kemlein, Kohn; Burke, Ansah; Ilic

Eintracht Frankfurt Possible Starting Lineup:

Santos; Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown; Gotze, Larsson, Chaibi; Doan, Knauff; Kalimuendo

Prediction

We predict a 2-1 victory for Eintracht Frankfurt. While the visitors have demonstrated strong attacking capabilities, their defensive weaknesses have been frequently exposed. Union Berlin has not been particularly prolific this season, so despite potential defensive lapses, it wouldn't be surprising to see Riera secure all three points.

Final Score Prediction: Union Berlin 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt