Schalke Eye Victory as Struggling Union Brace for Clash

German Bundesliga  -  Union Berlin VS Schalke 04
Match Time:12-09-2026 02:30 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

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Union Berlin and Schalke 04 will meet on Friday as both sides look for their first Bundesliga win of the season. Union will aim to avoid another heavy defeat, while Schalke hope to build on their previous draw.

Team Analysis:

Union Berlin have endured a difficult start under Mauro Lustrinelli, taking just one point from their opening two Bundesliga games after a 3-3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt and a heavy 4-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen. Schalke 04 have also gone winless, but their recent 0-0 draw with Bayern Munich has given the newly promoted side greater confidence ahead of Friday's clash.

Player Situation:

Union Berlin will be without Andrej Ilic, Oliver Burke, Kastriot Imeri and several defenders, forcing Mauro Lustrinelli to adjust his attacking and defensive options. Schalke will also miss suspended midfielder Ron Schallenberg, with Satoshi Tanaka expected to step into the midfield alongside Soufian El-Faouzi.

Result Prediction:

Union Berlin's shaky defense, which has conceded seven goals in two games, could leave them vulnerable at home against Schalke 04. After holding Bayern Munich to a goalless draw, Schalke appear better equipped to claim all three points if they can maintain their defensive discipline.

Predicted Result: Union Berlin 0-2 Schalke.