On Saturday afternoon, Union Berlin and Freiburg clash in what could be a vital gameweek 34 Bundesliga clash for both teams.
Union Berlin needs a point to confirm survivalThe club from the German capital heads into this clash 16th place in the table, occupying the relegation play-off spot. They are three points above 17th place Koln, so a point would be enough to secure safety. However, they are also just two points behind 15th place Mainz.
Union’s recent poor form has hindered their hopes of securing their Bundesliga status, as they have failed to win in seven matches in the German top-flight, having suffered five defeats and picked up just two draws.
Union Berlin's recent struggles have been compounded by their defensive frailties. They have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five league games.
Union have also lost four of their last five home games in the Bundesliga, while also conceding at least two goals in four of their last six home outings.
Freiburg still in with a chance of European qualificationThe team from the Black Forest are in eighth place in the table heading into this final-day game in the Bundesliga. Christian Streich’s team are just a point adrift of the European spots.
A 1-1 home draw against Heidenheim last time out means that the visitors have failed to win in for Bundesliga games, having won just once in their last six league outings.
Their recent matches in the German top-flight have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five matches.
Freiburg have been decent travellers of late in the Bundesliga. They are unbeaten in four away games in the German top-flight, having recorded three wins and one draw.
What am I backing?Both teams head into this clash on the back of unconvincing runs of form. I can see this game being relatively even, so the bet I am backing is the draw.
