Union Berlin desperately need points on Tuesday, Jan 12 at 8:30 PM in the Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Union Berlin come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 4). Paderborn, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Union Berlin head into this on the back of a defeat, while Paderborn arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Union Berlin and Paderborn have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–4D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Paderborn won 3–2.

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