Club leader of 1. FC Union Berlin confronted with request from Lothar Matthäus
Lothar Matthäus Predicts Bundesliga Season Ahead
Football legend Lothar Matthäus has shared his predictions for the upcoming 2025/26 Bundesliga season, highlighting the favourites and potential contenders.
In his forecast, Matthäus places FC Bayern Munich as the clear favourite to win the championship. He cites the stability of their squad, led by Neuer, Kane, Kimmich, and Goretzka, as the key factor for their success [2].
Matthäus also predicts Borussia Dortmund (BVB) as the runner-up. He emphasizes their potential and the importance of strong confidence in coach Niko Kovac [2].
Regarding 1. FC Union Berlin, Matthäus' detailed league table prediction does not specifically mention Union Berlin's exact placement or performance in the 2025/26 season according to the available sources. The main focus of his forecast centers on Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and the usual Champions League contenders [2][3].
The summer signing for Union Berlin, Oliver Burke, has yet to live up to the expectations of scoring goals for the club. He has managed only one goal in the preparation for the new season [4]. Burke seems to have some physical catching up to do with the competition in the attack [5].
Meanwhile, Union Berlin has set a record attendance for a match, demonstrating the growing support for the team [1]. Lothar Matthäus, who was a TV expert at Union Berlin in Stadion An der Alten Försterei, witnessed a 4-4 draw between Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart, which included Leopold Querfeld's spectacular long-range goal, voted goal of the month [6].
In his predictions for the relegation battle, Matthäus forecasts 1. FC Heidenheim and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to be the direct relegated teams. He also predicts Hamburger SV to secure their stay in the league through the relegation playoffs [7].
References:
[1] 1. FC Union Berlin Sets Record Attendance for a Match. [2] Lothar Matthäus Predicts Bayern Munich as Champions and Borussia Dortmund as Runners-up. [3] Lothar Matthäus' Full Bundesliga Predictions for the 2025/26 Season. [4] Oliver Burke's Goal Scoring Struggles for 1. FC Union Berlin. [5] Oliver Burke Needs Physical Catch-up for Competition in Attack. [6] Lothar Matthäus Witnesses Spectacular Goal by Leopold Querfeld in 1. FC Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Match. [7] Lothar Matthäus' Predictions for the 2025/26 Bundesliga Relegation Battle.
European-leagues football has seen an increase in the popularity of teams like 1. FC Union Berlin, who have shown significant progress. In the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, they might be looking to introduce a kind of football that sets them apart, as reflected in their summer signing of Oliver Burke, despite his initial struggles to score goals for the team.
