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>FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 Predictions, Picks & Odds – 11/09/2026
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FC Union Berlin sit fifteenth after a turbulent opening to the campaign, collecting a single point from two fixtures. Their season began with a dramatic 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Alte Försterei, a match that showcased both attacking spirit and glaring defensive frailties. A chastening 4-0 loss at Bayer Leverkusen followed, with the hosts conceding inside the opening minute. Seven goals shipped in two matches represents the worst defensive record in the division, and coach Mauro Lustrinelli faces serious questions.
Schalke 04, back in the top flight after three years away, occupy fourteenth on the same single point. A 3-0 defeat at Augsburg on the opening weekend was a harsh welcome, yet Miron Muslić's side responded with real character, holding champions Bayern Munich to a goalless draw in Gelsenkirchen. Goalkeeper Loris Karius was outstanding, making a league-best fifteen saves across both rounds. The concern, however, is obvious: Schalke remain without a Bundesliga goal this season.
The double chance on a home win or draw looks the strongest angle here. Union Berlin's Stadion An der Alten Försterei remains a difficult venue for visiting sides, and Schalke 04 have yet to find the net in the Bundesliga this season. Four of the last six meetings between these clubs ended level, which supports the draw component of this selection. The home price at 2.20 anchors the double chance nicely.
Schalke's defensive resilience, highlighted by that goalless draw against Bayern Munich, suggests this will not be a free-flowing affair. Loris Karius produced 15 saves across the opening two rounds, a league-best figure that underlines how much pressure the Royal Blues absorb. Union's back line has shipped seven goals already, so under 2.5 goals is no certainty, yet both teams scoring at 1.50 merits consideration given the hosts' porous defending.
Union need a reaction after their 4-0 humiliation at Leverkusen, and home advantage should sharpen their intensity. Schalke's blunt attack, scoreless through 180 minutes of top-flight football, makes an away victory unlikely at 3.00. Backing the 1X double chance, covered by the home sign at 2.20, captures the likeliest outcomes in a fixture historically defined by stalemates. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04
- Four of last six H2H were draws
- Schalke scoreless in two league matches
- Union conceded seven goals in two fixtures
Form & Statistics: FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04
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Lineups: FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04
FC Union Berlin
Starters
- 1 Frederik Rönnow
- 2 Josip Juranovic
- 3 Zeno Van Den Bosch
- 4 Felix Uduokhai
- 5 Tom Rothe
- 6 Michel Aebischer
- 7 Rani Khedira
- 8 Aljoscha Kemlein
- 9 Livan Burcu
- 10 Emmanuel Latte Lath
- 11 Marin Ljubicic
Bench
- Matheo Raab
- Leopold Querfeld
- Derrick Köhn
- Christopher Trimmel
- András Schäfer
- Janik Haberer
- Robert Skov
- Tim Skarke
- Woo-Yeong Jeong
Absent
- Ivan Prtajin (injury)
- Andrej Ilic (injury)
- Stanley Nsoki (injury)
- Andrik Markgraf (injury)
- Jérôme Roussillon (injury)
- Marvin Friedrich (injury)
- Oliver Burke (injury)
- M. Friedrich (Unknown injury / Knock)
- S. Nsoki (Calf injury)
Schalke 04
Starters
- 1 Loris Karius
- 2 Timo Becker
- 3 Nikola Katic
- 4 Hasan Kurucay
- 5 Junior Dina Ebimbe
- 6 Soufiane El-Faouzi
- 7 Satoshi Tanaka
- 8 Robin Gosens
- 9 Adil Aouchiche
- 10 Dejan Ljubicic
- 11 Moussa Sylla
Bench
- Kevin Müller
- Vitalie Becker
- Maximilian Wöber
- Mertcan Ayhan
- Luca Vozar
- Janik Bachmann
- Edin Džeko
- Junior Adamu
Absent
- Henning Matriciani (injury)
- Bryan Lasme (injury)
- Ron Schallenberg (suspended)
- Mika Wallentowitz (injury)
- Tomas Kalas (injury)
- Adrian Gantenbein (injury)
- K. Karaman (Hip injury)
- A. Gantenbein (Ankle injury)
- Emil Højlund (Achilles Tendon Problems)
Medium confidence
A 4-4-2 against a 3-4-2-1 sets up an intriguing midfield contest at An der Alten Försterei, with Union Berlin's flat four likely to press high and test Schalke's wing-backs in transition. Emmanuel Latte Lath leads the line for the hosts, supported by a compact double pivot that should give Rani Khedira licence to break forward.
For Schalke, the three-man defensive block will need to be disciplined, particularly with Robin Gosens providing width from the left. Moussa Sylla carries the burden of the away side's attacking threat, and how well Schalke's two attacking midfielders connect with him could prove decisive in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture.
How to Watch FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 Match?
What time is FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04?
FC Union Berlin host Schalke 04 at Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Wednesday 11 September 2026, with kickoff at 19:30 BST.
Where is FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 being played?
This fixture takes place at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin, Union's distinctive home ground.
How Can I Watch FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 on TV and Live Stream?
Check local listings for broadcast details, as coverage varies by region. Odds correct at time of publication.