Union Berlin v Eintracht Frankfurt, crucial Bundesliga opener at the Alte Försterei | OneFootball

Union Berlin host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga’s season opener at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Saturday, 15.30 CET.

According to BuLi News, Union rose from thirteenth to eleventh in 2025/26 under Steffen Baumgart and Marie-Louise Eta, finishing 10-9-15 for 39 points, five behind Frankfurt. Swiss coach Mauro Lustrinelli now takes charge.

Union struggled for end product, recording 133 shots on target at 31.4%, while Frankfurt posted 157 at 38.5%. Union faced the fourth-fewest shots, yet both teams’ save rates were among the worst, 61.3% and 60.4% respectively.

Union’s wing play could remain prominent. They delivered 674 crosses last season, fourth-most, whereas Frankfurt attempted a league-low 507.

Union team news: goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow is doubtful with a thigh problem. Andrej Ilić, Marvin Friedrich, Robert Skov and Oliver Burke are slated to return in matchweeks three or four. Stanley N’Soki is out until mid-September, Andrik Markgraf is sidelined until March 2027 with an ACL injury.

Frankfurt followed their 2024/25 third place with inconsistency, exiting the Champions League group stage and the DFB-Pokal second round on penalties to Borussia Dortmund, then finishing 11-11-12 on 44 points.

Timothy Chandler is back in training, with involvement unclear. Nnamdi Collins, Hugo Larsson and Ritsu Dōan could return by matchweek two or three, while Jessic Ngankam and Ansgar Knauff are out until mid-September. Frankfurt are winless in five against Union, losing 3-4 at home and drawing 1-1 away last season, their last win in Berlin was 3-0 on four November 2023.

Source: BuLi News

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