📣 Union Berlin's Home Opener: Five Key Factors Against St. Pauli 📣
Get ready as Union Berlin prepares to kick off its 2022 Bundesliga campaign with a home game against FC St. Pauli on Friday, 8:30 PM. The opening match promises to be electric! With a crowd of 22,012 spectators at An der Alten Försterei, the arena is buzzing with excitement!
Here are five essential insights into the Union Berlin vs. St. Pauli match:
- Both teams seeking their first victory: Neither side has managed to break through for a win yet this season. Union tied 1:1 against Mainz, while St. Pauli suffered a 0:2 defeat against Heidenheim. Can one of these teams catch a lucky break and come out victorious?
- A storied rivalry: Since 1990, the two teams have faced off 26 times. Union has come out on top in 10 matches, with 4 draws. St. Pauli has its share of victories, bagging 6. This will be their first encounter in the Bundesliga!
- Closest Bundesliga foes: In the league's all-time records, Union and St. Pauli are virtually neck and neck. Union ranks 34th with 244 points, just 10 points shy of St. Pauli.
- Aljoscha Kemlein's homecoming: Union midfielder Aljoscha Kemlein spent the second half of last season playing for St. Pauli in Hamburg. He will relish the chance to make a mark in this opening fixture against his former club.
- Gspurning's return to action: Goalkeeper coach Michael Gspurning has served out his red card suspension from last season. He'll be back between the posts for Union, having missed both the DFB-Pokal match against Greifswalder and the Mainz league encounter.
Seeking a win and looking to break their winless streak against St. Pauli, the home team will be eager to make their mark. The inclusion of Aljoscha Kemlein and Michael Gspurning in the squad could prove pivotal in this highly-anticipated match!
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Stay tuned for more exciting insights on Union Berlin's journey this season and their ongoing battles against opponents like St. Pauli.
