Union Berlin desperately need points on Saturday, Feb 6 at 3:30 PM in the Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Schalke 04 come into this fixture in mixed form (1W 2D 1L). Union Berlin travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 4), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Schalke 04 and Union Berlin have split their 9 meetings almost evenly (3W–4D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Union Berlin won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Schalke 04 a slight edge, but Union Berlin are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.