Union Berlin vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 12/12/2023, 06:37  by Sridhar in Champions League Predictions

Real Madrid have a chance to end their Champions League group stage with a 100% winning record when they travel to Union Berlin, who are still hoping to qualify for the Europa League. This matchday six will be played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Tuesday with the hosts 4th on two points and the visitors top with 15 points. Berlin are two points behind third-placed Braga who play Napoli on the same day. They need to win and hope Braga lose, to have any chance of qualifying third. Madrid are already qualified for the knockouts but can win all six games for the third time in a Champions League campaign. Union halted a long-standing wait for a win when they defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 over the weekend. That stopped a run of 16 games without a win – three draws and 13 defeats. At least in the Champions League, they have been impressive lately, picking up consecutive 1-1 draws. This, after they were beaten 1-0 on matchday one at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid have won all five of their group stage matches and could win all six for a record-equalling third time. They needed two late goals to win 4-2 against Napoli in their last Champions League match. Even in the reverse fixture, Madrid needed a 94th goal from Jude Bellingham to win 1-0 on matchday one. They were frustrated over the weekend in a 1-1 draw against Real Betis that has seen them lose a five-game winning run. Yet, there aren’t any alarm bells as such in the Champions League. The visitors have won their last five matches in this competition and have won ten and drawn one of their last 12 Champions League games. The only defeat in this run came against Manchester City in a 4-0 drubbing last season. The Spanish giants have done well in this campaign winning their two away games, albeit both coming via a single-goal margin.