The BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season 2025/26 approaches its climax as Union BerlinTeam·Union Berlin prepares to host FC AugsburgTeam·Augsburg on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Stadion An der Alten FörstereiVenue·Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The fixture carries significant weight for the visiting side, who are firmly in contention for a European place, while the hosts seek to build on recent momentum and solidify their mid-table standing.
FC AugsburgTeam·Augsburg arrives in Berlin in formidable form, having remained unbeaten in their last six BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga outings, including three wins and a draw in their most recent four league games. This impressive run has propelled them to 9th position in the league table with 43 points, placing them level on points with Eintracht FrankfurtTeam·Eintracht Frankfurt (8th) and just one point behind FreiburgTeam·Freiburg (7th). Their ambition to secure a European spot is palpable, underscored by a convincing 3-1 home victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach in their last match. AugsburgTeam·Augsburg's overall season record stands at 12 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses, demonstrating a consistent push in the latter stages of the campaign.
Union BerlinTeam·Union Berlin, currently in 12th place with 36 points, secured a much-needed 3-1 away win against Mainz 05Team·Mainz 05 in their previous fixture. This marked their first victory under manager Marie-Louise EtaCoach·Marie-Louise Eta, providing a crucial boost. However, their home form remains a concern, as they have been winless in their last four matches at Stadion An der Alten FörstereiVenue·Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The Iron Ones' season has been challenging, with an overall record of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 15 losses, as they look to conclude the campaign on a positive note.
Both teams face selection challenges ahead of the encounter. Union BerlinTeam·Union Berlin will be without Derrick KöhnPlayer·Derrick Köhn, who serves a suspension for accumulating five yellow cards, while Janik HabererPlayer·Janik Haberer is a doubt due to a knock. Dimitrios GiannoulisPlayer·Dimitrios Giannoulis is ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury. For AugsburgTeam·Augsburg, Kristijan JakicPlayer·Kristijan Jakic is suspended after receiving his latest yellow card. However, they expect the return of Robin FellhauerPlayer·Robin Fellhauer and Han-Noah MassengoPlayer·Han-Noah Massengo to the starting lineup, bolstering their midfield options.
Predicted lineups suggest Union BerlinTeam·Union Berlin may deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Carl KlausPlayer·Carl Klaus in goal, a back four of Christopher TrimmelPlayer·Christopher Trimmel, Diogo LeitePlayer·Diogo Leite, Danilho DoekhiPlayer·Danilho Doekhi, and Tom RothePlayer·Tom Rothe. Rani KhediraPlayer·Rani Khedira and Aljoscha KemleinPlayer·Aljoscha Kemlein are expected to anchor the midfield, supporting an attacking trio of Oliver BurkePlayer·Oliver Burke, Ilyas AnsahPlayer·Ilyas Ansah, and Livan BurcuPlayer·Livan Burcu, with Andrej IlicPlayer·Andrej Ilic leading the line. AugsburgTeam·Augsburg is anticipated to line up in either a 4-4-2 or a 3-4-2-1 system. Finn DahmenPlayer·Finn Dahmen is projected to start in goal, with a defensive setup potentially including Chrislain MatsimaPlayer·Chrislain Matsima, Jeffrey GouweleeuwPlayer·Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, and Cedric ZesigerPlayer·Cedric Zesiger. The midfield could see Marius WolfPlayer·Marius Wolf, Han-Noah MassengoPlayer·Han-Noah Massengo, Fabian RiederPlayer·Fabian Rieder, and Robin FellhauerPlayer·Robin Fellhauer, with Anton KadePlayer·Anton Kade and Mert KomurPlayer·Mert Komur supporting Michael GregoritschPlayer·Michael Gregoritsch upfront.
Given AugsburgTeam·Augsburg's strong recent performances and their clear motivation to clinch a European berth, they are widely considered the favorites. While Union BerlinTeam·Union Berlin's home advantage and recent managerial bounce cannot be discounted, AugsburgTeam·Augsburg's momentum and tactical discipline may prove decisive in this pivotal BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga fixture.
A scoreboard displays the upcoming Bundesliga match: Union Berlin vs. FC Augsburg. Matthias Koch/IMAGO
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