Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt – Bundesliga Match Preview
Friday, 6 February 2026 • 20:30 CET (19:30 UTC) • Berlin
Union Berlin
Home advantage • Aggressive pressing spells
Eintracht Frankfurt
Quality in transition • Looking for a reset
Match Preview
Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt meet in the Bundesliga on Friday, 6 February 2026, with both sides packed closely in mid-table. It’s the kind of fixture where one clean spell and one mistake can decide everything.
Union’s biggest weapon is the tempo they create at home. They often turn the match into a series of duels, second balls, and quick attacks. Frankfurt, meanwhile, have the technical ability to play through pressure but they arrive with questions to answer after a difficult run of results.
One key storyline
Frankfurt’s bench is under the spotlight. Reports in Germany indicate the club has been preparing for a coaching change, with Albert Riera set to begin and this match framed as his first big test. That adds pressure and unpredictability.
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Match Information
| Date | 6 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kick-off Time | 20:30 CET (19:30 UTC) |
| Venue | An der Alten Försterei, Berlin (Germany) |
| Competition | Germany – Bundesliga (Regular Season) |
Odds (1X2)
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| 1 Union Berlin | 2.10 |
| X Draw | 3.20 |
| 2 Eintracht Frankfurt | 3.30 |
Odds are indicative and may change before kick-off.
Form and Head-to-Head
Recent form snapshot
Recent runs suggest a tight match. Frankfurt have drawn and lost more than they would like, while Union’s form has been uneven but dangerous at home.
| Team | Last 5 (example form line) |
|---|---|
| Union Berlin |
LDDDW
|
| Eintracht Frankfurt |
LLDLD
|
Head-to-Head (last meetings)
21 Sep 2025: Eintracht Frankfurt 3–4 Union Berlin
9 Mar 2025: Eintracht Frankfurt 1–2 Union Berlin
27 Oct 2024: Union Berlin 1–1 Eintracht Frankfurt
30 Mar 2024: Eintracht Frankfurt 0–0 Union Berlin
4 Nov 2023: Union Berlin 0–3 Eintracht Frankfurt
Union have recently found ways to frustrate Frankfurt, including two away wins in 2025. That trend matters.
Standings context
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | -5 | 27 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | -8 | 24 |
This is a classic “six-pointer” in the middle of the table. A win can swing momentum fast.
Prediction
Final Score Prediction: Union Berlin 1–1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Union’s home intensity should force chances, but Frankfurt have enough quality to respond especially if a “new era” feeling lifts them. A draw feels like the safest call, with goals likely coming from transitions rather than long spells of control.
Lean: Draw (X) • Safer angle: Under 3.5 goals